The smell of my earliest childhood is interwoven with the colours of blue violets, yellowish-green cornflowers, and nymphs in the middle of an acacia forest close to my grandmother's house, near a stream that in early spring, filled with water, would arouse fear and joy in people in equal measure. I always loved…

Do you recall your childhood? Perhaps not every detail or mischievous moment, but for many of us born in the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s, it was a time of carefree innocence. Back then, we were born into a world where mothers drank aspirin for headaches, ate canned food, smoked, and worked until the last day of pregnancy without diabetes tests. We rode in cars without seat belts or…

Those smells of childhood ❤️ The Christmas tree smells wonderful, reminiscent of the hidden gifts we discovered in the closet. I can still smell my mother's perfume lingering in my hair, as if she is there behind me, watching over me. The scent of coal from the boiler room drifts through the corridors. The cleaner carries a full tray of freshly brewed coffee to the teachers' lounge. Red musk wafts in from the window. The bell rings, marking the end of classes…

When I was growing up, Sutlijaš was considered a delicacy "in a hurry." Rice cooked in sweet milk, with cinnamon on top, was accessible to every family and every household, regardless of their financial means. The aroma of cinnamon…

As my grandmother said: "When the house smells, the neighbors come uninvited...."

There is nothing better than when the whole house smells of delicious and soft homemade doughnuts! If you love the smell and taste of real homemade doughnuts, we are sure that you will immediately write this recipe down in your cookbook. The most beautiful are those with sugar, but you can also fill them with cream, chocolate, or jam to your taste. These soft and hollow homemade donuts are a testament to…

Simple, hearty, and heartwarming—this is the kind of soup our grandmothers made to keep us fed and warm through the winter. We inherited this soup from our Hungarian neighbors, but it has been a German staple for generations! Gulaschsuppe is a budget-friendly soup, with beef being the most expensive ingredient, especially when bought on sale and stored in the freezer. Serve it with a slice of sourdough bread, rye bread with butter, German brötchen (bread rolls), or any favorite bread. This soup is one of the best …

Time for the kettle! As soon as the good weather arrives, we eagerly start planning our company or family gatherings. These get-togethers are the highlight of our year, where everyone in the family finds some "fun" for themselves. The boys gather around the fire by the kettle, tending to the flames with serious dedication. The women chop the salad, sharing laughter and stories, while somewhere in the corner, teenagers talk about…

Childhood memories are akin to precious books cherished within our hearts. Memories, ignited by various triggers such as tastes, smells, touches, or music, hold a special place in our lives. Among these cherished memories, traditional foods play…

Ah, gnocchi! A cherished childhood delight that takes me back to those tender moments standing on a stool beside my grandmother in the kitchen. She was a fervent advocate for this recipe, and her sage advice always echoed in my ears…

It's truly remarkable how memories come flooding back at the slightest cue. Just one small "cue" is enough to transport me back to my childhood, making me almost taste that crunchy, fragrant bread whose only flaw is that I can't stop eating it…

Embarking on this journey with you feels like sharing a piece of my heart…

As I close my eyes, if only for a fleeting moment, I find myself enveloped in a tapestry of memories, each one woven with the gentle melodies of old radio tunes and the intoxicating scent of fresh basil, rosemary, and bread. It's as though time stands still, and I am transported back to the comforting embrace of my grandmother's kitchen – a place where sleepiness mingled with hunger, and every corner was…