Lussekatter / St. Lucia Saffron Buns

Lussekatter

Saint Lucy’s Day, also called the Feast of Saint Lucy, is a Christian feast day celebrated on 13 December in Advent, commemorating Saint Lucy, a 3rd-century martyr under the Diocletianic Persecution, who according to legend brought “food and aid to Christians hiding in the catacombs” using a candle-lit wreath to “light her way and leave … Read more

Cinnamon Cuts Krajanki Cynamonwe

Polish American Cookbook

While going through recipes last night I came across this one and knew I had to try it. I did make a few changes (I am not a fan of nuts or raisins) so I left those out. These do become hard cookies but resemble the Italian biscotti. Printer Friendly copies: Cinnamon Cuts full page … Read more

Klejner (smalls) as in German “Kleiner”

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Klenät, klena, klejne, kleina, kleyna, and fattigmann are all names for a fried pastry common in the Nordic countries. It is also found in nearby countries (such as Lithuania, under the name Žagarėliai). The name is related to klen, the Swedish term for “slender”, but is originally of Low German origin, which may indicate that … Read more