Sicilian Breasts of St. Agatha / Minne di sant’Agata
A Sicilian dessert from the town of Catania to commemorate its patron saint, St. Agatha, who lost her breasts before her martyrdom.
Polish Carpathian Mountain Cake / Karpatka
A Polish cake made with choux pastry and pastry cream that resembles a snow-capped mountain range.
Swedish Saffron Buns / Lussebullar / Lussekatter
Swedish saffron buns traditional to St. Lucy's Day on December 13th.
Dutch St. Nicholas Cookies / Speculaas
A thin, spiced cookie from The Netherlands traditionally enjoyed on St. Nicholas Day on December 6th.
Finnish Cinnamon Rolls / Korvapuusti
A cinnamon and cardamom spiced bun from Finland, called "slapped ears" in Finnish.
Bombardino Calimero / Italian Coffee Drink with Advocaat
A mixed coffee drink popular at ski resorts in Italy. It uses the Dutch egg liqueur Advocaat.
Advocaat / Egg Liqueur & How to Use It
Advocaat is an egg liqueur from The Netherlands used in mixed drinks and baked goods.
Flemish Almond Cookies / Amandelkoekjes
Almond cookies from the Flemish speaking region of Belgium with a consistency similar to macaroons.
German Seeded Rye Bread / Kornbeißer Brot
A dense, seeded rye bread from Germany similar in texture to the traditional pumpernickel.