May 31, 2009
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 [...]
May 23, 2009
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 [...]
May 15, 2009
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 [...]
May 12, 2009
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, [...]
May 9, 2009
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 [...]
May 7, 2009
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 [...]
May 2, 2009
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 [...]