These recommended books are good for foodies interested in Hungarian food as well as travelers planning a trip to Hungary. George Lang’s Cuisine of Hungary (George Lang) Born and raised in Hungary, before immigrating to the United States, the late George Lang was both a renowned chef and restaurateur. He owned the Café des Artistes [...]
Every year a special birthday cake is prepared to celebrate St. Stephen’s Day, the country’s foundation on August 20th. Confectioners from all over the country are encouraged to submit their best creations. Entrants range from master confectioners to ambitious bakers. The cakes are judged by the National Guild of Hungarian Confectioners according to their flavor, [...]
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 [...]
Originating as a staple for herdsmen traveling across the great plains of Hungary many centuries ago, goulash is one of Hungary’s most famous dishes. A hearty soup of beef, vegetables and paprika; goulash gets its flavor from being cooked slowly over a long period of time. Making goulash is fairly simple but to make a [...]
Often referred to as “Hungary’s red gold”, paprika has become synonymous with Hungarian food due to its ability to add excellent flavor and color to various traditional dishes. There are several versions of paprika ranging from édes (sweet) to eros (hot) as well as everything in between. Below is a list of the types of paprika [...]
To Hungarian children, of course, it’s all about Mikulás. But for the grown-ups, Christmas celebrations in Hungary focus a lot on the culinary delights. Here are a few of the highlights. Halászlé (Fish Soup) As a relic of the earlier church tradition of fasting for Advent, it is still traditional for fish to be eaten [...]
One of the highlights of any trip to Hungary is the food. Even if you don’t expect to do much Hungarian cooking, a cooking class is a fun and interesting way to learn about the local ingredients and how to prepare some of the most popular dishes. Located in the 9th district of Budapest, Chefparade [...]
Split’s fish market, known locally as “Ribarnica“, is located along Marmontova street, and is one of the main points of interest within the city. Fresh fish is brought in by local fishermen and the daily offer depends heavily on weather conditions. It opens early in the morning and closes around lunch time, giving locals enough time [...]
If you’ve got a craving for lángos, you may want to visit the Fény utca market in Budapest which sells the deep-fried snack. There are two lángos stands in the market, one of the upper floor and the other on the bottom floor. Both offer a wide variety of sweet and savory toppings including the [...]
Located in the heart of Budapest, the First Strudel House of Pest is a unique café and restaurant dedicated to preserving the art and tradition of strudel making. The menu features a variety of both sweet and savory strudel including cottage cheese, apple, sour cherry, and cabbage. There is also the option to select speciality [...]
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