There are numerous websites that feature information about air travel. So, even if your planning a trip anywhere in Central and Eastern Europe, these websites are a great resource. Here are just a few of the best. Air Line Quality Find out what people are really saying about airline travel. Air Line Quality is the [...]
Get the party started! Hungary’s largest and most popular music festival will be happening from August 11- 16th on Óbudai Island, in the heart of Budapest. The event draws hundreds of thousands of revellers for a week of great music, camping and partying. Highlights for this year include performances by Iron Maiden, Muse, Fear Factory, Billy Talent, as [...]
Interested in travelling to Hungary or Eastern Europe and looking for some guidance? You could win one of Lonely Planet’s travel guides to Hungary, Eastern Europe or a Hungarian phrasebook by simply posting on the new discussion forum. Here’s how: Register on The Hungarian Girl Discussion Forum Post an approved new topic or a reply in [...]
Each week we will select a photographer whose work either showcases or reflects elements of Central and Eastern Europe from professionals to hobbyist photographers around the world. This week our photographer is Krisztina Erdodi from Budapest, Hungary. Here’s a brief collection of her photos that showcase the many beautiful regions of Hungary. Name: Krisztina Erdodi [...]
From June 4th to August 22th, Italian futurist painter, graphic artist and designer, Fortunato Depero (1892-1960) will have his work displayed at the Hungarian National Gallery in Budapest. Arts lovers will have a chance to see more than 100 pieces on loan from MART (Museum of Modern & Contemporary Art of Trento & Rovereto) in Italy. The show, which is [...]
Hungary has made appearances in a variety of foreign films and television productions. With its ever-expanding capacity of production facilities and unique varied locations, Hungary is making it’s mark in Hollywood. Cities like Budapest have been able to pass off as London, East and West Berlin, Paris and even Buenos Aires. Hungary has also provided [...]
Originated in Austria, the term “Linzertorte” refers to a rich buttery pastry that is filled with fruit preserves. Traditionally the pastry is made into a tart but cookies are also common especially in North America. They can be formed into all shapes and sizes making it ideal for holidays and special occasions. Ingredients 3/4 cups (170 [...]
Cherry sauce is very popular in Hungary. It can be paired with various meat dishes, potatoes, as well as pasta pellets. Although, the recipe has a sweet flavor it is meant to be used for savory dishes. Ingredients 1 jar (19 oz) pitted sour cherries with juice 1 tbsp lemon juice 1 tsp salt 1 tbsp sugar 1/2 cup (125ml) milk 2 [...]
Pretzels can easily be made at home. You can shape them into knots or just roll them into sticks. Just don’t forget the mustard and beer! Ingredients Dough 1 cup (250 ml) warm water 1 package (8 grams) active dry yeast 2 3/4 cups (420 grams) bread flour, plus extra for kneading 2 tbsp unsalted butter, room temperature [...]
Hungary may not be the most well-known wine producing nation. However, it has certainly contributed to many apsects of wine and winemaking. Here are some facts about wine in Hungary. • Only three European languages have words for wine: Latin, Greek, and Hungarian. • Vines believed to be indigenous to the region were first cultivated [...]
The 2010 European Wine Blogger’s Conference will be happening on October 22-24 in Vienna, Austria. Bloggers, journalists, wine industry professionals and social media innovators come together to discuss the convergence between the culture of wine and the web. Throughout the 3-day conference, there will be several sessions addressing topical subjects for all online wine communicators, as well as streams [...]
In 1990, The Royal Tokaji Wine Company was founded by a group of investors who were inspired to restore and preserve what they considered a dying art. With the assistance of well-known wine author Hugh Johnson they were the first to invest in Hungary’s legendary Tokaji region. Tokaji in Hungarian, hailed as “the king of [...]
Chilled sour cherry soup is a delicacy in Hungary and throughout many parts of Central and Eastern Europe. It is usually prepared during the hot summer months when cherry season arrives. Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds fresh sour cherries or 1 can sour pitted cherries including juice 4 cups (960 ml) water 1/3 cup (75 ml) red wine 1/4 [...]
Rigó Jancsi Torta is a Hungarian cubed shaped chocolate sponge cake with cream filling in the centre and ganache coating on top. The pastry gained popularity in the former Austro-Hungarian Empire during the 19th century. A Hungarian gipsy violinist by the name of Rigó Jancsi seduced and married Clara Ward, Princess de Caraman-Chimay, the only [...]
The 30th annual London International Wine Fair will be happening from May 18th – May 20th. During the LIWF, five Austrian wine seminars will be conducted by wine writer Darrel Joseph, who specializes in the wines and wine regions of Austria. The seminar’s include “Grüner Veltliner – an Austrian tour de force” ,” Austria’s Remarkable [...]
The 5th annual Budapest Palinka Festival will be happening from May 6th to 9th at City Hall Park (Városháza Park) from 12pm to midnight, and Friday and Saturday to 2am. The four day event features over 300 palinka types prepared by master distilleries and specialist shops. Hungarian smoked sausages, cheese specialities, locally baked bread and grill [...]
Overview Schilcher is a speciality rosé wine produced solely in the Austrian region of Western Styria (Weststeiermark), in the districts of Deutschlandsberg and Voitsberg. With approximately 500 cultivated hectares, it is the smallest of all the wine-growing regions in Central Europe. The wine is made from the indigenous Blauer Wildbacher grapes known for its piquant spice [...]
It’s almost ironic for me to be discussing the negative impact of sugar since I love to bake and I’m pastry chef by trade. However, after reading Elizabeth Abbott’s “Sugar: A Bittersweet History”, I’m reminded just how much sugar has changed our world and it’s not for the better. Abbott examines the history of sugar [...]
Looking to sample some of the best Austrian wines? The Austrian Wine Marketing Board and the Austrian Trade Commission invite you to participate in Austria Uncorked, an unlimited wine tasting featuring wines from over 80 Austrian wineries. The first tasting takes place at 1 Fort Mason Officers Club in San Francisco, on Monday, May 3rd from [...]
Spätzle is a type of egg-noodle or dumpling that originated in Swabia. However, the dish is also well-known throughout Central and Eastern Europe. In Hungary, their referred to as “nokedli.” Traditionally, spätzle is made by spreading the dough onto a wet board and shaving it off into a pot of boiling water. This is rather a [...]
Proclaimed as one of Europe’s most beautiful and majestic cities, Budapest has become a major travel destination that attracts over 20 million visitors a year. It boasts a wide range of things to see and do including museums and churches, coffee houses, Turkish baths and Roman ruins, historical sites, nature parks, as well as shopping [...]
Most of us are not accustomed to cooking outdoors with the exception of the occasional camping trip when marshmallows are roasted over a camp fire. But Patricia MacCurrach and her husband consider cooking outdoors a part of their lifestyle. The Herefordshire based couple always had a passion for the outdoors and nature. While living in Serbia for a few [...]
