Situated on the River Vltava in central Bohemia, Prague is the capital of the Czech Republic. This beautiful and impressive city has become a major tourist destination in Eastern Europe. Here are some of the city’s best highlights. Prague Castle Constructed in the 9th century by Prince Borivoj of the Premyslid Dynasty, Prague Castle is [...]
This cake is incredibly rich and moist. It is excellent with coffee or tea. Ingredients Cake 2 cups (250 grams) all-purpose flour 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 7 oz (200 grams) almond paste 3/4 cup (170 grams) unsalted butter 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar 1 tsp almond extract 3 large eggs 1/2 cup whole milk [...]
There’s no doubt that Hungarians sure love their sweets! Szaloncukor is a type of candy made from fondant that is hung from Christmas trees as decorations in Hungary. The tradition of hanging these candies on the Christmas tree started in the 19th century. It was named Szaloncukor because the tree usually stood in the parlor, the most luxurious [...]
Ukrainian dance is often described as energetic, fast-paced, entertaining and colorful. In Western Canada, Ukrainian dancing is highly popular as the region is noted for its large Ukrainian community. Here’s a featured interview with the Romanetz Ukrainian Dance Ensemble based in Winnipeg, Canada. Tell us a bit about The Romanetz Ukrainian Dance Ensemble? How did it get [...]
Goose is traditionally served for Christmas dinner in many homes throughout Central and Eastern Europe. Here are a few tips to help you make a great holiday meal. Selecting Goose is rarely sold in supermarkets. Farmers’ markets and quality butchers are usually the best places to buy them. Goose can be wild or domestic. Young [...]
These crescent shaped cookies known as “Vanilla Kifli” are a common treat made during the Christmas hoildays in Hungary. There also known as “Vanillekipferl” in Austria. This recipe uses vanilla sugar which is available at most bulk food stores or farmers markets. Ingredients 1 cup (225 grams) unsalted butter 1/2 cup (115 grams) vanilla sugar, plus extra for dusting 2 [...]
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall and what better way to go sightseeing around where the wall once stood than in a Trabant. Besides the many events and activities celebrating its infamous destruction, there is a unique phenomenon taking place in the region – the popularity of Trabant [...]
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