Streusel topping is used on a variety of cakes and pastries in Central and Eastern Europe. In Germany and Austria, sweet crumbs are used in Streuselkuchen, a rich and buttery yeast cake. Hungarians also love to use streusel topping in many of their desserts. The following below is a basic recipe for making streusel topping, but you may also choose [...]
The following is a list of various Central and Eastern European online food retailers. Austrian Austrian Gorcery – Austrian food retailer that ships worldwide. Sells name brand products including AIDA, Bensdorp, Knorr, Manner, Milka, Mirabell, etc. http://www.austriangrocery.com Austrian Mozartkugel – Austrian gourmet specialities from chocolates and wafers over schnapps to beer. http://austria.mozartkugel.co.uk Demel Online Shop [...]
Chicken paprika (paprikás csirke). This recipe is a modern version of the classical Hungarian chicken paprika dish. Ingredients 2 1/2 lbs chicken, cut into 2-inch pieces 1 tbsp vegetable oil 1 small onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tbsp Hungarian paprika (sweet or hot) 2 1/2 tbsp all-purpose flour 2 cups (480 ml) of chicken stock 4 [...]
Hungary has a broad range of both indigenous and international grape varietals. The following is a brief list of the various grape varietals used in making Hungarian wine. White Cserszegi Füszeres: A hybrid of Irsai Olivér and Tramini, this white grape yields highly aromatic wines, with a bouquet that is often compared to wild flowers. It is particularly known in the Alföld, [...]
This sweet cheese filling is great for blintzes and crepes. Ingredients 1 1/2 cups farmers’ cheese or ricotta cheese 1/2 cup package cream cheese, softened 4 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Directions Combine the ricotta cheese, cream cheese, confectioners’ sugar and vanilla extract in a small bowl and whisk until smooth. Chill the filling until ready to [...]
If you want to explore the traditional customs of Easter in Hungary, visiting the annual Easter Festival in Hollókö is a must! Proclaimed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Hollókö and its surrounding area is a ethnographic village comprising of beautiful and vibrant historical houses and dwellings mainly from the 17th and 18th century. The village is currently home to 400 residents [...]
Introduction Austria may not be the most well-known wine producing nation. However, this beautiful and charming country boasts many fine wines including some of the best botrytis sweet wines and Ice wines in the world. During the twentieth century Austrian wine became a high-volume, industrialized business, with much of it being sold in bulk to [...]
Easter in Vienna is a very special time. Each year colorful and vibrant Easter markets are set-up throughout the city. These markets offer a variety of handcrafted Easter eggs, flowers and wreaths, local arts and crafts, and specialty foods. The following is an overview of some of the most popular Easter markets in Vienna. Easter Market Schönbrunn Palace [...]
This particular recipe makes a very flavorful and robust ham. Ingredients 6 – 8 lbs fully cooked spiral-cut ham 2 cup (500 ml) water, plus 2 tbsp 1 cup (250 ml) pineapple juice 1/4 cup (55 grams) packed brown sugar 2 tbsp lemon juice 4 tsp dry mustard 1/4 tsp Worcestershire sauce 1/8 tsp ground cloves 2 tbsp cornstarch 1 can [...]
Easter is a special time in Russia, with many delicious foods prepared for the joyous occasion. Celebrations are generally later than in the West. This happens because Easter dates are determined by different calendars. The Russian-Orthodox church uses the old Julian calendar, whereas the Roman Catholic and Protestant churches follow the Gregorian calendar. Here are just a [...]
