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Archive for May, 2009

Gulasch Museum Restaurant in Vienna, Austria
[ 0 ] May 31, 2009

Specialty goulash restaurant in Vienna

If you think there’s only one type of goulash available, think again! “Gulasch Museum” is a restaurant located in Vienna, Austria which has over 15 varieties of the flavorful dish made with paprika. You can order versions of goulash such as roast beef, veal, pork, fish, and fried chicken liver. Vegetarians will also be delighted [...]

Vodka Museum in Russia
[ 0 ] May 23, 2009

Vodka Museum in Russia

If you’re interested in learning about the history of vodka, you can visit the official Vodka Museum located in Moscow, Russia. The museum has a collection of over 600 exhibits and artifacts including several brands of vodkas, XVIIIth century recipes, posters, labels, bottles of different sizes, and more. There is also a restaurant where visitors [...]

Goulash soup
[ 16 ] May 15, 2009

All about goulash

What is goulash? Goulash is a prepared stew or soup containing ingredients like meat, onions, peppers, and paprika. Originally from Hungary, goulash can also be found in many other countries like Austria, Croatia, Slovenia, Germany, and Northern Italy which have their own variations to the dish. In the United States there’s even a type of [...]

Wiener schnitzel with french fries and salad
[ 4 ] May 12, 2009

Wiener Schnitzel With Japanese Breadcrumbs?

Wiener schnitzel made with Japanese breadcrumbs doesn’t sound very appetizing to most people. However, after doing some research along with recommendations from several chefs. I discovered that using Japanese breadcrumbs when coating a schnitzel helps to improve the overall taste. It ensures the batter stays crisper and doesn’t absorb too much of the oil. Often times, [...]

Polish Fest: America’s largest polish festival
[ 0 ] May 9, 2009

Polish Fest: America’s largest polish festival

The largest Polish festival in the U.S. will be happening from June 19- 21 at Henry W. Maier Festival Park in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The three day event features live entertainment, food vendors, cooking demonstrations, vodka tastings, a cultural village, a Sukiennice marketplace, and much more. For more information about the event, please visit the official [...]

Tokaji Aszú
[ 7 ] May 7, 2009

Tokaji Aszú

Overview Tokaji Aszú is a sweet, topaz-colored wine from Hungary. The wine derives its name from the Tokaj-Hegyalja district of Northeastern Hungary. The region lies on the edge of the great Hungarian plain, dominated by the extinct Tokaj volcano and the Zemplen Hills. Tokaji Aszú is made from late-ripened grapes affected by Botrytis cinerea, a [...]

Need a spaetzle press?
[ 0 ] May 2, 2009

Need a spaetzle press?

A spaetzle press is a very handy item to have if your interested in making your own eggs noodles and dumplings. Although, there are some traditional techniques that you can do at home which don’t require the use of a spaetzle press. Overall, it will save you a lot of time and hassle. There are several [...]