August 28, 2009
Marmorgugelhupf is a sweet coffee cake originally from Germany. This recipe features a chocolate glaze but the cake can also be eaten alone or with a bit of confectioners’ sugar on top. It makes an excellent treat with coffee or tea. Ingredients Base Batter 2 2/3 cups (295 grams) all-purpose flour 1 2/3 cups (375 grams) [...]
August 25, 2009
Basics Abendessen – Supper Frühstück – Breakfast Guten Appetit! – Enjoy the meal! Ich Bin Satt – I’m Full Ich habe Hunger – I’m Hungary Mittagessen – Lunch Prost! – Cheers! Dining Out Terms Gaststätte – Restaurant Hauptspeisen – Entrées, Main Courses Kellner – Waiter Kneipe – Pub Konditorei – Pastry Shop, Cake Shop Serviette [...]
August 15, 2009
In honor of Saint Stephen’s Day on August 20th, a national holiday in Hungary marking the state of the nation. I’ve decided to feature a posting of the top 10 Hungarian foods. Enjoy! 10. Beigli Beigli is a sweet bread roll filled with poppy seeds, raisins and walnuts. It is most often prepared for holidays [...]
August 12, 2009
The croissant is one of the most famous foods in the world yet it’s also has a very disputed history. There are countless stories and legends about where this pastry originated and how it was made. However, there is still little evidence to support its true origin. Will we ever know the truth behind the croissant? Probably not but its stories are [...]
August 7, 2009
Are you interested in Tokaji wine? Want to learn more about it? Autumn in Tokaj is a festival located in the small village of Mád, Hungary. The two-day event is an exploration of Tokaji wine that includes tours, tastings, and the opportunity to meet with individual winemakers. Participants will also enjoy samplings of restaurants in [...]
August 4, 2009
What are Paczki? Paczki are deep-fried doughnuts that are filled with fruit and topped with sugar or icing. Paczki is traditionally served in Poland on the Thursday before Ash Wednesday. In North America “Paczki Day” takes place the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday, known as Fat Tuesday. Similar versions of the doughnut can be found throughout Central [...]