Rozata, also known as Rožata or Rožada, is a traditional Croatian custard pudding from the Dubrovnik region. It’s very similar to flan and crème caramel. What makes it special is its flavor which includes rose liqueur known in Dubrovnik as Rozulin, hence the name Rozata. It’s served well chilled and is especially popular in the [...]
Opened in 2011, Chimney Cake NYC Bakery is offering a taste of Transylvania to the city with its delightful chimney cakes (kürtoskalács), a pastry known for its crispy sugar crust and distinctive cylinder shape. Chef and Owner Anna Kosmas brought her tradition from Harghita County, a predominantly Hungarian town in eastern Transylvania. She immigrated to [...]
Sour cherry soup (hideg meggyleves) is a summertime favorite in Hungary. It has a sweet and refreshing taste. As the recipe notes, it’s best served with a dollop of sour cream. Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds fresh sour pitted cherries or 1 can sour pitted cherries including juice 4 cups (960 ml) water 1/3 cup (75 [...]
Google adorned its homepage today with a Doodle commemorating the 150th birthday of Gustav Klimt, an Austrian symbolist painter and one of the most prominent members of the Vienna Secession movement. Klimt was able to create numerous art works that evoked love, passion and beauty. His most famous piece “The Kiss” was painted between 1907-08 and is [...]
Hungary’s Agricultural Marketing Center recently launched a new online portal aimed at promoting the country’s wine industry both domestically and internationally. The website “Bor.hu” features a comprehensive listing of Hungarian wines, wine regions, festivals and events, as well as news and information related to wine tourism. Visitors can use the database to search for wine estates [...]
Learning about Hungarian wine can be daunting and the language just adds to the confusion. However, knowing some of the basic terms can effectively help you understand things a bit further. Here’s a glossary of the most commonly used Hungarian wine terms. Aszú: Botrytis-shriveled grapes and the sweet wine made from them in Tokaj. Badacsony: Wine district on [...]
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