Recipes – Edesia's Compendium

This is the birthday cake I made for my oldest daughter this year and it hit the spot right away. It is a single-layer, Polish style chocolate sponge cake, made with special dark cocoa powder, baked in a 8-inch spring form. In the recipe below I include options for 3 different cake sizes, for bigger, […]

Culinary world trip, Italy, Picnic/Garden Party/BBQ, Summer, Vegetables

Baby Zucchini Salad

11. August 2020 by Anna Bembry 0 comments

This raw baby zucchini salad is marinated in olive oil and oregano, and refined with the nutty flavor of Parmesan cheese. It’s a perfect light tasting summer salad! Colorful, healthy and truly refreshing.

Coffee & Cake, Culinary world trip, Desserts, Picnic/Garden Party/BBQ, Poland, Summer

Strawberry Cake with Almonds

5. August 2020 by Anna Bembry 0 comments

Simple and delicious cake with strawberries.

Culinary world trip, Dips & Sauces, Feeding A Crowd, Italy, Meats

Ragù alla Bolognese

31. July 2020 by Anna Bembry 0 comments

Ragù alla Bolognese is a perfect example of Italian cooking: rich yet fresh-tasting and balanced, lavish yet down-to-earth. Here is how to make this Italian classic.

Culinary world trip, Gifts from the kitchen, Homemade liqueurs, Poland, Special occasions, Summer

Polish Strawberry Liqueur

19. July 2020 by Anna Bembry 0 comments

Authentic Polish aged strawberry cordial, with an intense strawberry flavor, brilliant color, and perfect clarity. It is best served chilled with or as a dessert. You can also mix it with sparkling water and serve it as a light and fruity alcoholic drink.