Bratwurst can be cooked in a variety of ways including grilled, pan-fried, or even smoked. I personally enjoy the traditional method of cooking it on the stove top while using ingredients like beer to add a more pungent flavour to it. Bratwurst can be served with a side of sauerkraut, potato salad, or on a [...]
This salad is a common side dish in Hungary that can be served with any meal. It has a very light and refreshing taste. Ingredients For the dressing 5 tbsp sugar 2 cups water ½ cup vinegar For the cucumber salad 3 large cucumbers peeled and thinly sliced 1 clove of garlic, chopped ¼ cup of [...]
Since yesterday’s post was about the world’s largest sausage. I thought it might also be interesting to mention the word’s largest pierogi statue located in the village of Glendon, Alberta, Canada. This 25 foot, 6000 pound, fibreglass statute was built in 1993 as a tribute to the area’s Ukrainian heritage. The area has several restaurants [...]
Here’s something you don’t see everyday! Last weekend, Croatians cooked up what they claim to be the world’s largest sausage measuring 530 metres. Hundreds of locals gathered in the main square of Vinkovci in the country’s east and grilled the giant sausage, made with 400 kilograms of pork, 10 kilos of salt, 2.5 kilos of [...]
If you live or are planning a trip to the big apple within the next few weeks. You might want to check out Hungarian Food Week that runs from February 27 – March 6, 2009. Chef Bicsar will cook up authentic Hungarian dishes at Café des Artistes which is one of the finest restaurants in Manhattan. Together [...]
About Known as the national drink of Hungary, Unicum is a herbal flavoured liqueur with a subtle bitter sweet taste. History The history of the drink dates back to 1790, when a court physician named József Zwack combined different herbs and roots to create a remedy for Kaiser Joseph II, Emperor of Austria and King [...]
Overview Paprika is a spice made from the grinding of dried sweet capsicum peppers, which are similar to red bell peppers. It is a commonly used ingredient in a variety of Hungarian, Central, and Eastern European dishes. Paprika is also well-known throughout Mexico, Central, and South America where there are different versions of the spice. Types of [...]
