Ballakume and walnut porridge: sweet Albanian traditions
Crumbly ballakume cookies from Elbasan and a warm walnut porridge from the clay dish: two home-made sweets from our table.
Stories from Albania
Food, places and practical tips from our team in Tirana.
Byrek and lakror: Albania's savoury pies
What makes byrek and lakror different, where to try them, and why every Albanian family has its own version.