Did you enjoy Czech habits that might surprise you? Well, brace yourselves because the cultural shock might become even bigger with this second edition!
Historical drawings of Laurin & Klement cars by Stefan Ivanov
I came across a Bulgarian artist whose name should be knows to all fans of historical Czech automobiles. Stefan Ivanov keeps the flame of Laurin & Klement burning bright through his art.
Red Currant Koláče
Red Currant Koláče (rybízové koláče) is my staple summer dessert. Currant is a common fruit in the Czech Republic and koláče are one of the many delicious ways to use it in the kitchen.
Currant tart with no edges
Currant tart with no edges is a perfect solution to the fights for the best pieces.
Josef Mysliveček, Il (Divino) Boemo
Josef Mysliveček was a Czech composer of late baroque who became famous in Italy as “Il Boemo”.
Povidla Ice-Cream
Povidla ice-cream is an original way to utilize a traditional Czech ingredient. Great in summer or as a component of other desserts.
Witch Trials in Czech Lands
Bohemia, Moravia and Silesia weren’t spared the Witch Trials happening in Europe for almost four centuries. According to the research by the Masaryk university, hundreds of men and women were subjected to these trials in what is now the Czech Republic.
Eliška Junková – Most Successful Czech Female Race Car Driver
Despite of being behind the wheel of race cars for only 5 years, Eliška Junková is remembered as the most successful Czech female race car driver of all times.
Tvarohový závin
Tvarohový závin is a delicious fresh cheese dessert from leavened dough, very traditional in Czech cuisine.
Mřížkový koláč – Linzer Pie
Mřížkový koláč (grid pie), also Linecký koláč (Linzer pie) is a soft kind of pie with different fillings.