Want to learn about Hungarian cooking? Perhaps, get tips on how you can create amazing Hungarian specialties? Now, here’s your chance to learn from one of the best! Hungarian Chef András Hernádi will be offering a three-hour cooking session and a one-hour sit-down dinner on June 15th, 2009 in New York City. Currently the Executive Chef [...]
I just wanted to share an interesting website I found on Peter Carl Fabergé (Karl Gustavovich Faberge), the jeweler who is most famous for designing Easter eggs using precious metals and gemstones for the Russian Imperial Court. For anyone who would like to learn more about the history of these fascinating and beautiful works of [...]
Attention foodies and international travelers! The Prague Food Festival is happening on May 29–31 in the Czech Republic. The three-day celebration features the culinary skills of top chefs in the Czech Republic, local and exotic delicacies by over 30 restaurants, along with a variety of cooking and food demonstrations. There will also be a selection of [...]
What is a Pierogi? Pierogi is a dumpling of dough stuffed with various ingredients such as vegetables, fruit, cheese, or meat. It is often served with a side of sour cream and onions. History of the Pierogi It is unclear about where the pierogi originated from because it did not develop within a certain region over time. However, [...]
Easter is just about a month away now and I thought I would recommend another great site for Pysanky (Ukrainian Easter eggs). This website is actually a family-run store located in Roseville, Minnesota called the Ukrainian Gift Shop. The store sells a variety of supplies, books, DVDS, as well as imported decorated eggs from Ukraine [...]
Earlier this morning I was at the supermarket doing my normal grocery run. To my surprise I came across E. Wedel’s “Ptasie Mleczko”, which is a popular Polish chocolate candy with a marshmallow like filling. The name Ptasie Mleczko actually refers to “birds milk” in Polish because of its soft texture – like a bird’s [...]
Austria has a long history and tradition of making some of the finest desserts in the world. If your traveling to Austria or are interested in trying something new or different, here are just a few of their most popular desserts. Just be sure to come prepared with a big appetite! Sachertorte Made with layers [...]
In Northern Italy such as the region of Friuli-Venezia Giulia, goulash is called “gulash di manzo.” This hearty and flavourful dish can be served with a side of creamy polenta or gnocchi. Serves 4 – 6 Ingredients 2 pounds of stew beef, cubed 1 large onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic 2 tablespoons Hungarian paprika 5 [...]
Decorating Easter eggs is an old tradition throughout Central and Eastern Europe. Many countries like Russia, Ukraine, Poland, Hungary, and Romania each have their own ways on how eggs are to be decorated and displayed for this significant holiday. Below is a list of links arranged by various countries on how you can create beautiful [...]
Just thought I would share an interesting fact about Easter eggs… The world’s largest Ukrainian Easter egg also known as pysanka can be found in the town of Vegreville in central Alberta, Canada. This giant strcuture was created to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in 1974 and to celebrate Vegreville’s [...]
