Category Archives: Sweets

Sugar-Free Sweet Potato Fillo Rolls

Are you in the mood for something savory or sweet? It doesn’t matter. If you have sweet potatoes at hand, you can create almost any type of dish you crave; from salads and stews to cakes or sorbet. That’s what … Continue reading

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Spicy Chocolate Truffles – an Easy and Personal Valentine’s Day Gift

  When I saw a recipe for chocolate truffles in a Ghirardelli ad a few years back, I couldn’t believe how very few steps were involved. I love chocolate, especially dark, so I tried it. Very easy, indeed. Melt some chocolate … Continue reading

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Cookies Maria – the most international cookies ever

A duke met a girl named Maria and forever her name remained engraved on a cookie…… That’s how the story of the most international cookie started. From England and Russia, to the Philippines, India, Mexico and Puerto Rico, today half … Continue reading

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A holiday tradition. In Bulgaria. And around the world?

This Christmas, Aaron and I decided to stay home.  We haven’t had much time lately to spend in the house and, tired of work and travel, thought this would be the best way to enjoy the holidays.  I wanted to … Continue reading

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