So I am in Lithuania waiting for Joni to come and join us here for my brothers wedding. My dad is very eager to impress Joni with his culinary skills and kept asking what Joni would really enjoy to have for dinner when he comes. Me: I am not too sure, we like a lot of […]
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BBQ Lithuanian style (volume 2)
We are off to Lithuania today so I thought to I will share another Lithuanian recipe for the barbecue (last year we shared a recipe for these pork shashlik that was a hit). Few weeks ago we had some family over and of course we wanted to do bbq again since the weather has been […]
BBQ Lithuanian style
I know I know, bbq season is almost over, but I could not help but share my favourite recipe of the year! I was so addicted to bbq this year that I probably made this at least five times I think. The recipe is adopted from my dad who made it while I was in […]
Varškėčiai with pesto (Lithuanian curd cheese dumplings with the twist)
From all the foods I liked in childhood I loved my mums cooked food the most. My mum was never a good cook, in fact only recently she started feeling passion for baking. But I really liked varškėčiai that she used to make (although I realised that they were slightly different to compare to other […]
Lithuanian seaside in winter (minus the the snow)
We are back from Lithuania and I could not wait to share the highlights with you. My favourite place in the world still lies on the Lithuanian seaside, in Kuršių Nerija National Park. However this time I was hoping for snow. Why? Because snow on the seaside looks unusual and I like unusual things! Anyway, maybe […]
How to bake Kūčiukai (Lithuanian Christmas Eve biscuits)
As I write this I am Lithuania and I thought it would be nice to post something Lithuanian to make for Christmas. Kūčiukai (Lithuanian Christmas Eve biscuits) are very traditional, but they might not be to everybody’s taste. Some might find them too bland but they are definitely fun to make, so please give them […]
Slow cooker cabbage rolls (called little pigeons in Lithuanian)
I loved cabbage rolls when I was a kid and this was my first Lithuanian dish that I learned to make all by myself! I am proud to even say that my dad doesn’t even know how to make them and he is big on patriotic food! We call cabbage rolls ‘balandeliai’ which actually means […]
Quick and easy way to make Lithuanian pasta (skryliai)
If you like fresh pasta, then this is for you! Its so easy to make, can be cooked on the spot (only flour and egg needed) and it’s so delicious! Traditionally skryliai are served with sour cream sauce together with fried lardons, however it works well with any other pasta sauces or toppings. SKRYLIAI 250g […]
Baked Koldūnai (Lithuanian mince beef dumplings)
Baked koldūnai is a classical version of virtiniai and it taste even better when it is baked….hmm. The only thing is that when you see how much fat goes in it, that makes you go…. AaaAaa. But sometimes it is worth just to try it and enjoy it! I usually go to dance class when […]
Virtiniai (Lithuanian dumplings) with potato and bacon filling
My friends kept asking me for the Lithuanian dumplings (virtiniai) recipe. So here it is! Although there are many fillings (the most classical is with minced beef called koldunai) , I have chose to go with potato and bacon filling, because…. well, I had all the ingredients for it here at home! But there are […]
Pickled Cucumbers (the Lithuanian Way)!!
As the barbecue season is soon approaching I felt like making cucumber pickles. I ♥ pickles in my burger! Anyway, what I really like is the Lithuanian version as there are no vinegar used in the process, therefore it taste really yummy without any harsh taste. I called my dad for the tips and here is what I […]
How to create your own palette using paint
By Rasa Pelham on February 27, 2019 in Art, Arty Love, Home improovements, Inspiration, Learn something new
Colour palettes are useful little things when designing, especially interior design. Colour palettes are a selection of colours kept on a board or paper as a reference, ready mixed for specific project/artwork. It helps you to keep focus on the selection of the colours that create concept consistency through the design/painting process. There are many […]
Kids art Easter biscuits
Hands up who is really really looking forward to Easter! We do! Me and kids are in Devon with the grandparents already and we are pretty much ready here (its easy when you are not hosting). Me and Lukas has been drawing and painting lots recently so I initially thought we will do good old […]
How I camped with a baby and toddler
When I was little I had the most amazing memories from camping trips and sleeping in the tent is not the only one. I loved swimming in the lake when raining (because I am soaked in water anyways), exploring nature, finding wild strawberries and most importantly going for a walk at night in the woods […]
Cheesecake for breakfast
When in Lithuania we were eating loads. No wonder I gained so much weight! Never the less I am missing Lithuanian food, especially the cheesecake (technically it’s a curd cake) that is fit to eat for breakfast. I was so eager to try and make one myself that as soon as I got home I […]