The Hungarian Girl will now be featuring various chefs, foodies, writers, bloggers, artists and people who are connected to Central and Eastern Europe. This means I get to interview lots of exciting and interesting people from around the world! Today’s featured interview is with author & tour company owner of Taste Hungary, Carolyn Bánfalvi. Enjoy! Who are you? Carolyn [...]
Challah is a type of egg bread that is prepared for the Jewish Sabbath and the Jewish New Year. This special bread is also widely known throughout Central and Eastern Europe. Challah may look complicated to prepare but this beautiful bread can be easily made at home. This recipe makes 1 large loaf but you may [...]
Interested in learning the basics of wine? Here’s a list of common wine terms. A Acidity - A naturally occurring component of every wine; the level of perceived sharpness; a key element to a wine’s longevity; a leading determinant of balance. Alcohol - The end product of fermentation; technically ethyl alcohol resulting from the interaction of natural grape sugars and [...]
Overview Zlatan Plavac is a rare full-bodied wine from the Dalmatian island of Hvar in Croatia. The wine is made from selected grapes of the variety Plavac Mali, a blend between Zinfandel and Dobricic grapes. Croatian wine has a long history dating back to 5th century B.C. Recent historical findings suggest that wine in Croatia existed hundreds of years [...]
It is believed the first bagel was made during the 16th century in Kraków, Poland for Lent. If you’ve never made bagels before, don’t despair! This recipe is easy to prepare and makes perfect chewy bagels. As well, if you don’t have a stand mixer you can use your hands to knead the dough. Ingredients 3 [...]
The Naschmarkt is known as Vienna’s most popular and largest inner city market, stretching over 1.5 kilometers long. This historical market was first established during the 16th century as a location where milk was bottled and sold. From 1793 onwards, all fruits and vegetables brought to Vienna with carts had to be sold here, while [...]
The Hungarian Parliament Building is one of the most iconic landmarks in Budapest. It is currently the largest building in Hungary and the second largest Parliament in Europe. The neo-Gothic structure was built between 1885 to 1902 by the designs of architect Imre Steindl for the millennium celebrations of 1896. Construction of the building involved the efforts of nearly a [...]
Overview Riesling is a white grape variety which originated in the Rhine and Mosel valleys of Germany. Riesling wines range from dry to sweet, as well as light to full bodied. The wines are categorized by the grape’s ripeness level at harvest, and their level of dryness. Ripening generally occurs between September to November, and late harvest Riesling can be picked as [...]
Whether your interested in music, culture, food, or art – Vienna has something for everyone. Here are just a few of the best things to see and do in this wonderful part of Europe. 1. Take a tram-ride around the Ringstrasse. You’ll discover magnificent buildings, monuments, and landmarks. 2. Visit the splendid baroque Schönbrunn and Belvedere Palace, [...]
Potato lángos also known as krumplis lángos is a deep fried flat bread. This recipe contains potatoes which makes this version of lángos more of snack rather than a dessert. Ingredients 4 medium potatoes, cooked, peeled and mashed 2 1/4 teaspoons of active dry yeast 1/2 cup milk 2 cups (220 grams) all-purpose flour plus extra for kneading [...]
