CARNIVAL SWEET MICE - SPOON DOUGHNUTS

From pagan times Carnival season is connected with transition from winter to spring. For that reason Carnival processions and festivals are held with the masks to make winter and bad spirits go away. Slovenia has some traditional masks among which Kurent is now considered to be UNESCO’s world cultural heritage.

Kurents dancing at the supermarket

AJDNEK

For me and my family ajdnek is one of the best buckwheat cakes. The main ingredients - buckwheat, walnuts and honey - produce a harmonious taste that is, in my opinion, just excellent and so well connected to a traditional taste of Slovenia.

Ajdnek made in a round shape model

SWEET BUCKWHEAT POCKETS - SWEET BUCKWHEAT DUMPLINGS

This is my variation of Traditional Slovenian dish from Kozjansko region - Kozjansko Carps - Buckwheat Carps/link to the recipe.  Something that you can serve as a delicious and also healthy desert with a very traditional Slovenian taste of buckwheat, walnuts, dry fruits and honey.

Sweet buckwheat pockets