The 2009 Nobel Prize for Literature has been awarded to Romanian born-German writer Herta Müller. The Swedish Academy that decides the winner recognised her ability to depict “the landscape of the dispossessed.” Many of Müller’s novels, poems and essays relate to the harsh conditions of life in Communist Romania under the repressive Nicolae Ceausescu regime. [...]
Here are a few of the most common Hungarian food and drink terms. Dining Out Bar – Bár Bill – Számla Café – Kávéház Menu – Etlap Restaurant – Étterem Sweet Shop – Cukrászda Pay – Kifizet Waiter - Pincér Winery – Bikavér Starters Cucumber Salad – Uborka Saláta Beet Salad – Céklás Saláta Fish Soup [...]
The Czech’s may be world famous for their beer but they also have a wide variety of other alcoholic beverages. Introduction Becherovka is a bitter herb liqueur from the Czech Republic. It is produced in Karlovy Vary (Carlsbad) in the West Bohemia. The recipe is kept in secret and there are only two persons in the world who [...]
Vienna is a city that’s known for its imperial palaces, classical operas and traditional coffeehouses. However, Austria’s famous capital is starting to become a place where the new and modern coexist with the old. Vienna is now booming with trendy shops, hotels, restaurants, bars, and nightclubs. Vienna’s prime shopping street, the Mariahilfer Strasse stretches over 1.8 kilometers [...]
As most of you can see, I’ve have a sweet tooth. One of my favorite treats during my stay in Prague was the Trdelnik, a traditional sweet bread. The Trdelnik is made by rolling the dough around a large cylindrical spit, grilled, and then topped with sugar and walnuts. You can find Trdelnik stands throughout the [...]
Mozartkugel also known as Mozart Balls are the most famous chocolates in Austria. The original version of the chocolates were invented by Austrian confectioner Paul Fürst, in 1890 in Salzburg. Today, the pralines are still produced according to the old recipe and methods. They are sold exclusively in the Original Salzburg Mozartkugel confectionery shops located [...]
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