About the author

Penelope Volinia

She is an enthusiastic and curious person. As it is hard for her to stay still and she has a strong passion for learning new skills, she started diving deep into basket weaving, food history and culture, as well as foraging and fermentation.

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Quarantine in Lithuania

What does quarantine taste like in Lithuania? From wild herbs and rye bread to birthday butter and lazy cakes, one slow spring turned into a deep dive into rituals, foraging, and everyday magic. Would you eat Šimtalapis or try Tinginis by the fire?

If your brain is filled with obscure food facts, historical bites, and culinary debates, welcome home.