Kürtőskalács are to Hungary what funnel cakes are to the United States. Vendors cook kürtőskalács on a spit over open coals and usually sell them hot as street food at fairs or festivals. Customers can choose from a variety of toppings including cinnamon, crushed Oreos, sprinkles, nuts, and fruity pebbles. […]
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Brazilian Brigadeiros
No Brazilian birthday party is complete without brigadeiros. This fun sweet treat is found throughout the country, and it is highly popular for its delicious taste, simplicity, and variety. Not only are they fun to make and eat, but brigadeiros also have a fascinating history. In 1932, after a long […]
Mama Mac ‘N’ Cheese
Today, many people have a favorite kind of mac ‘n’ cheese, whether it be a recipe passed down from generation to generation or a box brand. Ever since the first recorded combination of cheese and pasta, found in an Italian cookbook, variations of macaroni and cheese have delighted people everywhere. […]
Swedish Kladdkaka
The two most prominent cakes in Sweden are prinsesstårta and kladdkaka. Bakers primarily make the beloved prinsesstårta, a domed layer cake traditionally topped with green marzipan and a delicate pink rose, for celebrations such as holidays or birthdays. On the other hand, kladdkaka is widely loved for its easy preparation, […]
Sugar-Topped Cake (For When You Walk Through a Wardrobe)
Wardrobes are mysterious, wonderful things. They do not just hold all your fur coats, but some also serve as gateways to other worlds. Some people are lucky enough to stumble across such a wardrobe, walk through its ornate doors, and step into the white snowing world of Narnia. While perhaps […]