Beehive cookies or Včelí úly (beehives) or Vosí hnízda (wasp nests) in Czech are one of the most traditional Czech Christmas cookies. They are partly baked and bring that delicious walnut scent to the table.
Roráty – morning Advent masses and their tradition in Czech Republic
Roráty are specific masses held during the Advent time.
Sekaná – fast and delicious Czech variation on minced meat
Sekaná is an easy meal, even comfort food for some. It’s a meal for beginners and something you can cook in a large batch.
St. Martin’s Wine
Young wine and culinary delicacies, those are the trademarks of mid-November in the Czech Republic when the main protagonist is the St. Martin’s wine.
Rumové pralinky
Rumové pralinky (rum pralines) are an iconic sweet, their production has been discontinued after 58 years.
On this day in 1620: Battle of White Mountain
The Battle of White Mountain in which the Bohemian estates were defeated determined the direction of the Bohemian politics for centuries to come.
Česnečka – Traditional Czech Garlic Soup
Garlic soup is an ideal autumn and winter recipe. It warms you up and it’s a great immunity booster.
Housky
Housky (sg. houska) are a Czech bread pastry in form of a braid. Here’s a simple recipe.
Buchty
Buchty (sg. buchta) are Czech dessert pastry made from yeast dough and filled with one of the traditional fillings – povidla, cottage cheese tvaroh, poppy seed or jam.
Povidla
Povidla is a fruit spread made traditionally from plums (prunes) made in a very slow process and without any added sugar. It’s a traditional filling for Czech desserts and pastries.