Latvia's historic Cold Pine Cone Soup makes a comeback
(Latvian Public Broadcasting) It has been attributed as the cause of many things, from Latvians' tall stature and fair hair to their somewhat introverted and reserved emotional nature, but whatever the truth of such claims, one thing is sure: for any self-respecting son (or daughter) of the forest, nothing says 'April is here at last!' better than a bowl of Cold Pine Cone Soup ( Priežu čiekuru auksta zupa). The origins of the dish remain obscure but it is generally considered that it originated in the far north-east of the country in the region surrounding t...
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