Fluden
Fluden covered with walnuts This recipe is characteristic of Ashkenazi Jews (i.e., Jews who lived in Central Europe) and was later brought to the eastern part of the continent during the great German migration of the Middle Ages. In each region, it took on a different name. For example, in Hungary, it is known as Flódni, while in Austria, it is called Fächertorte. The recipes vary considerably among different countries, but in almost all of them, Fluden (or whatever it may be called locally) is a cake composed of alternating layers of dried fruits and fresh fruits. The great German migration is a little-known fact in many countries but of vital importance in the history of the European continent. It is known as Ostsiedlung (Eastern Settlement, in German) and took place between the 13th and 15th centuries, with peaks extending well into the 18th century. Whether they were invited by eastern kingdoms or out of their own motivation, many Germans settled in areas of the Balkans, Poland,
