Almond paste is used in a variety of cakes and pastries such as stollen, strudel, macaroons, etc. It is a very common ingredient used throughout Central and Eastern Europe. Unlike marzipan, almond paste has less sugar and more almond flavor. The following is a standard recipe for making almond paste. If you do not have a food processor, you [...]
Brot (bread) is an essential part of German food. There are about 300 types of dark and white breads and over 1,200 of rolls and mini-breads known in the various regions of Germany. Furthermore, different techniques and ingredients are used in bread making throughout the country. Here is a list of the most common bread and roll types. Bauernbrot (Farmer’s Bread) Bauernbrot is [...]
With beautifully embroidered costumes and energetic music, Hungarian folk dancing is rooted in rich culture and heritage. It originally began as a pastime for villagers many years ago. Although folk dancing may not be a part of daily life in Hungary anymore, it is still celebrated and embraced by many people. Here is a featured [...]
Hungary has a long and distinguished history of winemaking. Grapes were first known to be cultivated in the area by Romans over 2000 years ago. The country’s diverse climate of hot and humid summers, dry autumns, and rainy springs to cold winters makes it an ideal place for winemaking. Its best-known wines are Tokaji Aszu, a [...]
Pasta is an important part of Central and Eastern European cuisine. Some of the most popular types of pasta include spätzle, a German egg pasta that is round in shape, and tarhonya, a very small Hungarian egg barley pasta similar to couscous. This recipe is suited for making basic pasta. It can be used in a variety of soups, main courses, and [...]
No trip to Austria is complete without enjoying a delicious Mozartkugel. These delightfully rich chocolates are sold everywhere in the country, and are a typical Austrian souvenir. So, why not learn how to make one of the best and most unique chocolates in the world? Cafe Konditorei Dallmann located in St. Gilgen offers visitors the [...]
Here is a collection of photos of Hungarian culture and heritage. Enjoy!
Polish people like to eat, drink, socialize, and have fun. If you are fortunate enough to be invited to a local’s house for dinner or even a simple meal, just be sure to bring a healthy appetite! You’ll find plenty of delicious and savory dishes. Here is a list of some traditional Polish foods. Pierogi A dumpling of [...]
Kaiserschmarrn is a light, caramelized pancake that is combined with raisins and fruit preserves and then topped with powdered sugar. It is believed the dish was first prepared for the Austrian Emperor Francis Joseph I from 1830 to 1916. This recipe is a simplified version of the dish. Ingredients 3 tbsp raisins, plus extra for sprinkling 2 tbsp [...]
The Hungarian grey cattle also known as Magyar szürkemarha are an ancient breed of cows from Hungary. These long horned animals once grazed the great plains of Hungary over 1000 years ago. Used mainly for draft purposes, they were positioned in teams of four or more to pull merchant wagons across the plains, sometimes in long [...]
