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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...

Food

August 22, 2023

Five Recipes from Czech Cuisine

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...

Recipes

July 16, 2023

Traditional Czech Karbanátky & Creamy Mashed Potatoes Recipe

Czech meat patties are known as karbanátky or karbanátky placky, are popular meat patties in Czech cuisine. While there may not be specific historical records or facts about the origin of karbanátky, they have been a traditional dish in Czech households for many years. Czech Karbanátky are typically made by combining minced meat (such as...

Food, Recipes

July 6, 2023

Czech Bread Recipe That Traveled the World

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...

LIFESTYLE, Recipes

July 5, 2023

Czech Bread Superstitions & Sayings

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...

Food, LIFESTYLE

June 10, 2023

Czech Cherry Cake (Třešňový Lahůdkový Koláč)

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...

Recipes

February 14, 2023

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...

LIFESTYLE

December 12, 2022

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...

LIFESTYLE

October 14, 2022

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...

Food, Recipes

September 30, 2022

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...

Food, Recipes

September 15, 2022

Perfect Horse – Lipizzaner Rescue from Hostau

I just finished reading The Perfect Horse: The Daring U.S. Mission to Rescue the Priceless Stallions Kidnapped by the Nazis by Elizabeth Letts. Not only was this rescue a humanitarian act involving saving horses with a pedigree and lineage dating back hundreds of years but this rescue was also one bright moment in the war...

Books, LIFESTYLE, Movies

September 12, 2022

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...

Food, Recipes

September 6, 2022

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...

LIFESTYLE, Recipes

Czech Cauliflower Soup Recipe - Květáková Polévka Recept

September 3, 2022

Czech Cauliflower Soup – Květáková Polévka

Today I am sharing a recipe for an easy Czech Cauliflower Soup, known as Květáková Polévka in Czech Republic. While there are literally hundreds of recipes for this soup with endless variations, this is a quick staple recipe with minimal ingredients and lots of flavor. My mother used to make this soup with equal amounts...

LIFESTYLE, Recipes

September 2, 2022

Your Abandoned Property in Czech Republic

Todays post is about your abandoned property in Czech Republic. Yes, YOUR property. Keep reading to discover how you may be entitled to property which has been abandoned in the Czech Republic. We would like to acquaint you with a negligible issue regarding abandoned properties located in the Czech Republic. Many of you might be...

Czech Republic, LIFESTYLE

August 5, 2022

Czech Couture by Oldřich Rosenbaum aka Oldric Royce

Today’s post tells the extraordinary story of the leading Prague tailor, couturier and clothing designer Oldřich (Ulrich) Rosenbaum (1896–1991), who for more than seventy years created an elegant and highly fashionable style of clothing for wealthy clients in Czechoslovakia and then in the USA. A renowned New York fashion designer of Prague, Czech origin who...

Art and Design, Bohemians, Fashion, LIFESTYLE

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