Located in the southern part of Baranya County, just south of Pecs is Villány and Villánykövesd. These historical settlements are known for producing some of Hungary’s best red wines. Grape varieties grown here include Portugieser, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Pinot Noir. The Mediterranean climate of the area provides excellent conditions for the ripening of grapes.
You’ve probably never heard of “Kiiking” before but this unique sport was invented in Estonia by sportsman Ado Kosk in the mid 1990′s. Kiik means “swing” in Estonian. The sport is based on simple swinging where a person must stand on a swing and attempt to complete 360 degree loop around the spindle. To swing the person needs to pump by [...]
Noble rot isn’t something that sounds very appealing to most people. However, this form of grey fungus or mold in grapes is the essential factor in helping to create sweet wines. When carefully cultivated, it causes the grape to shrivel which concentrates and intensifies both the sugar and flavor. According to legend, the first written account of a sweet wine made from [...]
If you want to see the very best of Hungary, you’ll certainly want to watch this video called “Hungary – World of Potentials” from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Hungary. It showcases a young couples journey through Hungary as they discover new sights and engage in unique experiences. It also presents a variety of Hungarian inventions. [...]
Experience the very best of winter in Vienna! From January 20th to March 6th, Rathausplatz (City Hall Square) is transformed into a giant illuminated ice rink featuring over 600 meters of pathways. Glide, pirouette and twirl to hits of the 80′s and 90′s. For the first time, a synthetic ice rink will be set-up for [...]
This rich frosting is a favorite and appears in many cakes and tortes throughout Europe. It’s especially ideal for Ukrainian walnut torte. Ingredients 3/4 cup (170 grams) unsalted butter 3 large egg whites 3/4 cup (155 grams) sugar 3 tbsp water 4 tsp instant espresso powder, dissolved in 1 tsp hot water Directions Using a stand mixer, [...]
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