Almost every Czech Christmas tree is decorated with edibles, that is probably not so uncommon but have you heard of vánoční kolekce? It’s something you won’t find outside of the Czech Republic or Slovakia.
Candle in a Nutshell – Czech Christmas Tradition
Czech families place a small candle in a walnut shell for each member and let the candles float on water on the Christmas Day and Eve.
History and Present of Christmas Tree in Czech Republic
Christmas tree is one of the symbols of Christmas in many cultures, the Czech Republic being one of them. However, not for as long as you might think.
Support Czech Craftspeople from cancelled Christmas Markets!
Christmas markets all around the Czech Republic were cancelled out of nowhere on November 26. Without any prior notice, the vendors were left with their stands stocked up and told to pack up and leave. For many of them the Christmas markets is where they make their living for the upcoming months. Here’s how you …
Czech Retro Cookbooks You Should Take a Look At
Would you like to know what the Czech cuisine looked like in the 50s – 80s? What was the typical way of cooking, what was on the table in the Czech households before the country opened up to the western influences? And would you like to cook a retro meal yourself? You’re in luck because …
Antonín Dvořák (Dvorak) – most famous Czech composers’s 180th birthday
Antonín Dvořák (internationally known also as Dvorak) is one of the most famous Czech composers and also the most internationally played one! Today we celebrate the 180th anniversary of his birth.
Czech Dumplings Guide
Dumplings are an essential part of Czech cuisine. There are many types of dumplings from different ingredients, sweet and savory. Served as side dish, dessert or main course. Here’s an overview of the variety of Czech dumplings with recipes.
Šišky s uzeným – potato dumplings with smoked meat
Šišky s uzeným or potato dumplings with smoked meat are not just absolutely delicious. They are also easy to make and you can prepare a huge batch for your whole extended family.
Czech Stuffed Potato Dumplings
Stuffed dumplings are another variety of delicious Czech savory dumplings and they’re a real soul food. Let’s learn how to make them, recipe included!
Unusual Beer in Prague – Gose, Lambic, Berliner Weisse…
One of the reasons why the Czech Republic is a popular tourist destination is its beer. There are many brands and the beverage is usually cheap. You might know famous Czech beer brands and maybe some of the smaller local brands, you might know the most common types like the 11°, 12°, non-filtered but did …