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Cauliflower is significant in Czech cuisine and prominently featured in various traditional dishes. One popular Czech cauliflower dish is “Květáková polévka” or cauliflower soup. This dish often combines cauliflower with other vegetables, creating a flavorful and nourishing soup that can be enjoyed as a starter or a light meal. Most Americans are used to a...
The Czech Love Affair with Marjoram
Who has not heard of marjoram? This fragrant green spice is abundant in many traditional Czech dishes. Despite originating from the Mediterranean, marjoram has become a quintessential spice in Czech cuisine. Nothing can replace it in potato dishes like “bramboráčky” or “bramboračka”. Czech Marjoram is cultivated and processed in the Czech Republic, flourishing within the...
I’m thrilled to bring you a selection of 5 mouthwatering Czech recipes sourced from one of my favorite cookbooks, ‘Czech Cuisine’ by Joza Břízová and Maryna Klimentová. My deep admiration for Czech culture and my love for the art of cooking prompted me to acquire this delightful cookbook upon its release in 1986 and I...
This Czech bread recipe has a back story… In 1968, my grandparents, Gus Hodza, a renowned Czech baker, and Marie, made the life-altering decision to emigrate to America, along with my parents, Milan and Anička, Aunt Helen, and Uncle Vlasta. Their bold move from their Czech homeland to the land of opportunities was driven by...
Did you know that there are several Czech bread superstitions? There are – and they are very old beliefs and customs that have been passed down through generations. In today’s post, we look into the folklore surrounding this beloved staple and uncover the reasons behind the cautionary tales that have woven themselves into Czech culinary...
cherry cake
In Czech cuisine, the Třešňový Lahůdkový Koláč, also known as Cherry Delight cake, holds a special place as a beloved dessert. This delightful cake has been enjoyed for generations, combining the luscious flavors of cherries with a light and fluffy cake base. It is not only quick and easy to prepare but also a true...
The Burlesque Clubs in Prague
The burlesque clubs in Prague are settings for beautiful and sexy revues that fulfill the most erotic dreams. As you undoubtedly know, one of Europe’s most stunning towns is Prague. For those seeking a little spice while in the city, a night at a burlesque revue is a must-see performance. Burlesque is a cabaret-style show...
Czech Hockey - The World's Best Players
For more than a century, ice hockey has been played in the Czech Republic (formerly Czechoslovakia). The nation’s first ice hockey match was played in Prague in 1903. The sport has since gained popularity and increased in significance to Czech culture as well as national identity. Ever since the founding of the Czechoslovakian national team...
Broth with egg drop dumplings
This is a very simple recipe for broth with egg drop dumplings. Traditionally, it’s made using beef broth, but you can use chicken or vegetable broth as well, and you can make your own or use the boxed kind. In Czech, it’s called “Hovězí vývar s krupicí a vejcem” which literally translates to “Beef broth...
Sour Lentils or Čočka na kyselo
Sour Lentils or Čočka na kyselo is one of the simpler dishes of Czech cuisine. Sour lentils are usually served with fried eggs (sunny side up), pickles, and roasted sausage, klobasa, or thick-sliced ham. The ingredients for sour lentils are minimal—cooked green (or brown) lentils with bay leaves, mixed with a simple roux, and seasoned...
Czech Pub Classic – Utopenci (Pickled Sausages)
If searching through old Czech cookbooks, you most likely won’t find a recipe for utopence, although it is a popular Czech pub delicacy with a long tradition. They are basically chubby sausages loaded with pickles and onions in vinegar. In the Czech Republic, everyone makes utopenec themselves, according to their own recipe, usually inherited from...
TresBohemes Czech Apple Strudel Recipe
Today I am sharing my recipe for Apple Strudel or as it is better know, Apfelstrudel. While it’s famously known as a dessert from Vienna, it’s actually not of Viennese origin. It was the Hungarians who who took their incredibly thin strudel dough from the Turkish delicacy Baklava and filled it with apples. Apfelstreudel became...
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