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How-to-Make-Czech-Vanilkové-Rohlíčky-Tres-Bohemes-1
January 4, 2019

How to Make Czech Vanilkové Rohlíčky

Vanilkové rohlíčky are a type of traditional Czech Christmas cookie which has a mild vanilla flavor and a slightly nutty texture. They are very fragile cookies, with a fine flavor and a pretty appearance. Vanilkové rohlíčky are usually shaped into tiny delicate crescents. This is where they get their name, which translates to “Little vanilla...
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Holidays, Recipes
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December 28, 2018

How to Make Czech Pracinky

Pracinky are traditional Czech Christmas cookies with a rich chocolate flavor and a delicate, buttery texture. Due to the inclusion of cinnamon and clove, the cookies have a pleasant and mild spiced taste. The addition of these spices also provides a delightfully festive fragrance whilst the cookies are baking. Ingredients 3 1/2 cups all purpose...
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Holidays, Recipes
March 14, 2018

Czech Marble Cake or Bábovka

The following recipe for Czech Marble Cake or Bábovka aka fine bábovka comes from Czech National Cookbook by Hana Gajdoštíková. Bábovka is a typical Czech cake that every Czech lady can make, and it has been around for a long, long time. Procedure is more important on this cake than ingredients so do follow the...
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LIFESTYLE, Recipes
October 29, 2016

A Taste of Czech Tradition

A Taste of Czech Tradition is really the perfect name for this wonderful new cookbook which we recently added to our collection. It’s a collection of recipes (and much more!) from the Czech Heritage Club and we’re so impressed, we just had to share today! As they inform us at their website, The Czech Heritage Club has...
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Books, ENTERTAINMENT
Sauerkraut-Zeli
June 10, 2016

A Czech Favorite: Zelí aka Sauerkraut

Czech Zelí (Sauerkraut) is like no other. Unlike German sauerkraut or American sauerkraut Czech sauerkraut is not necessarily sour. When most people make sauerkraut they just take pickled cabbage and heat it, but when Czechs make it (or at least the Czechs I know) they use pickled cabbage, sugar, onions, an apple, and lots of...
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Food, LIFESTYLE, Recipes
April 13, 2016

Cutlets, Schnitzels and Řízeks

Whether you call it a cutlet, a schnitzel or a řízek, a piece of meat which is thinned by pounding with a meat tenderizer, then coated with flour, beaten eggs and bread crumbs, and then fried. It happens to be the perfect accompaniment to potato salad for Czechs – and a national favorite. It’s traditionally garnished with a slice of lemon...
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Food, LIFESTYLE, Recipes
April 9, 2016

Strawberry Afternoon Cake with Crumble

Strawberry Afternoon Cake with Crumble is called Jahodový Koláč ze žmolenkou in Czech. It is a tasty afternoon delight best served with tea or coffee. We’ve made it hundreds of times and sometimes substitute the strawberries for plums, apricots, blueberries, cherries or peaches. It’s delicious with any fruit and is the perfect snack, for anytime...
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Food, LIFESTYLE, Recipes
March 29, 2016

Czech Noodle Ham Bake aka Šunkofleky

This fast and easy recipe is a popular Czech classic. It is called Šunkofleky in Czech and  it’s really just a quick noodle and ham casserole made with just a few simple ingredients. The result however is a flavorful and delicious dish that satisfies! Although this dish goes all the way back to Roman times, the Czech name...
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Food, LIFESTYLE, Recipes
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November 5, 2015

Retro Bohemian Mushroom Cuisine

Retro Bohemian Mushroom Cuisine is the name that came to me when I decided to share these photos from my 80’s cookbook, Jihočeská houbařská kuchařka (South Bohemian Mushroom Cookbook). I’ve had mine since I can remember and the pages are worn and dog-eared, but I still use it, especially for unique mushroom recipes. Keep in mind that...
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NOSTALGIA, Time Warp
August 26, 2015

Czech & Slovak Food & Cooking

The Czech Republic and Slovakia are noted for their hearty, wholesome meals. Czech food staples are provided principally by farmland, and include milk, cheese, livestock, wheat, fruit and root vegetables. Featuring over 340 photographs which show both practical steps and beautiful final dishes, along with complete nutritional information for every recipe. This is an evocative and...
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Food, LIFESTYLE
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