Entries by Kasia Siemasz

Capuns – Stuffed mangold leaves

The name capuns derives from the word “capon” meaning ‘a fattened rooster’. There are as many recipes for capuns as there are grandmothers living in Graubünden.   In this recipe the ingredients are listed in two languages – English and Rumantsch. You can find the Rumantsch word in the brackets following the English one. You […]

Are you the next Minority Messenger?

Summer has come and it is time to spread the message of diversity, spread the word about issues of young people and minorities in Europe and to create understanding and help in the building of peaceful societies. Become part of YEN´s Minority Messengers Project, travel Europe and meet young people, youth organisations, other minorities and […]

Risarski doručak – Mowers’ breakfast

Mowers were men who mowed wheat by hand. They had to get up early in the morning while it was still dark, in order to get to the field and start working before it gets too warm. Even though they didn’t have much time to eat, they needed to eat heavy food for the exhausting […]

Piperchi dinjicati – Paprika, tomato and feta spread

Ingredients: 2 kg Paprika or 8 big Paprikas 1 – 1.5 kg fresh tomatoes or 500g tomato sauce 1/2 onion (optional) Salt 300g Sheep milk cheese or feta   Add the sliced onion into a hot kettle with 5 spoons of olive oil and steer it until it softens and gets a slight yellow color. […]

It is MYnority and MYSay

In the end of May 2019, people across the European Union will have a chance to decide on the future of Europe – by casting their vote in the elections to the European Parliament. Taking part in the election is an essential part of taking responsibility for our societies and the future we will live […]

Jota

Jota is a traditional Slovenian soup from the region of Primorska (west part of Slovenia) and Trst/Trieste (in Italy). It is a typical dish for wintertime, great to warm up when the strong wind burja is blowing outside. Jota is a thick soup made from three main ingredients – sauerkraut, beans and potato – and […]

Dúmkes – little thumb cookies

75 gr. butter 75 gr. hard fat 125 gr. Brown sugar 1 egg 300 gr. flour 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 tablespoon aniseed Sniff of salt 50 gr. Almonds (chopped) 50 gr. hazelnuts (chopped) 1 teaspoon powdered ginger     How to make the dúmkes   Mix the butter, fat (make it soft, but not too […]

Kick Off Seminar “Step up!” began

On Monday, 11th February we have started our Kick Off Seminar “Step up!”! Our participants travelled to Donja Stubica in Croatia and got to know each other during the first evening. We have also talked about our plans for 2019, our focus on youth participation. The Kick-Off Seminar is hosted by O-mreža, the Serbian youth […]

“To reach out to all, every initiative counts”, Cristina’s internship with YEN

My name is Cristina Zelenac and I belong to German Minority in Romania. Since July 2016 I am a part of the YOU.PA -Young Potentials Academy- Program, which offers professional chances and perspectives to young people, who engage themselves for the minority rights. The program aims to support and to strengthening the work of the German […]