Category Archives: Food

Problem solved

Posted on December 13, 2015 by Englishman in Latvia

I like my food, particularly meat. As much as I adore freshly grown vegetables and salad, I can’t do without meat. In the UK I can go to any supermarket or butchers shop and buy exactly the cut of meat … Continue reading →

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A Bountiful Harvest – For our first attempt

Posted on September 18, 2015 by Englishman in Latvia

Growing your own food successfully is a mystery which only seems to be solved with the passing of time. Inta is a true Latvian so planning in advance is not something which comes naturally. She has to feel what, where, … Continue reading →

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Celebration Time – Come On

Posted on June 15, 2014 by Englishman in Latvia

Party season really started in earnest this week; pre Jani party on Tuesday and dancing in the street with excellent live bands at a packed Kalnciema Kvartāls on Thursday and a school graduation celebration on Friday. Three midweek socials; life was … Continue reading →

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Have you seen the little piggies crawling in the dirt?

Posted on June 9, 2014 by Englishman in Latvia

Bonus point if you get the band and album from which this song was taken. Never mind the piggies though, because it occurred to me, over the weekend, that I rarely see any animals in the fields in Latvia. I think … Continue reading →

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My Favourite Latvian Foods

Posted on May 31, 2014 by Englishman in Latvia

I love food, so I just thought I’d share with you my favourites since arriving here. Karums (don’t know the generic term for them) – for those non-Latvians reading this I better explain what they are. They are a small block … Continue reading →

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Week 4 – Making Progess

Posted on May 27, 2014 by Englishman in Latvia

Sorry this post is later than usual but have had a very busy weekend planning and celebrating Inta’s birthday. I won’t say which one as it’s a lady’s prerogative to disclose her age. Last week started off with a bang, … Continue reading →

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Reflections of Week 2

Posted on May 11, 2014 by Englishman in Latvia

Reflections on Week 2 It’s just dawned on me that I’m impatient. I want things to happen now not next week or next month. Does that mean I’m a spoilt brat. I dare say my siblings would say I am. … Continue reading →

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