Have you ever heard of Antonín Kalina? Probably not. He is a little known hero who saved 1200 Jewish children from the inhuman conditions of the Buchenwald concentration camp.
Czech Beer – History and Interesting Facts
Beer brewing has a long tradition in what is now the Czech Republic and some Czech beer brands are well-known internationally. Let’s look at the history of Czech beer brewing and some other interesting data.
Red currant tart – Czech Summer Classic
Red currant tart or Rybízový táč is a very typical Czech dessert that is what to many people summer tastes like. Summer at the countryside.
Nádivka – iconic Czech Easter dish
Nádivka is a typical Easter stuffing served in the Czech Republic at Easter. It’s also a very typical spring recipe as it makes use of all the herbs that just recently started growing.
Mazanec – Sweet Easter Bread
Mazanec is sweet pastry baked in the Czech Republic at Easter. This is a beginner-friendly recipe.
Hluboká nad Vltavou – Czech Sleeping Beauty Castle
The chateau of Hluboká nad Vltavou could easily be the Czech Sleeping Beauty Castle. It’s surrounded by flower gardens and with interiors in wood and gold and you’d expect the princess to be just around the corner.
Silly Walk Brno
Traditional silly walk in Brno on the International Silly Walk Day.
Special diet? Food alternatives in Czech Republic
Gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, no sugar, bio…let’s look at the options and food alternatives in the Czech Republic.
Růžena Holubová – the strong woman behind a successful man
The world doesn’t really know the name of Růžena Holubová though it should. Let me tell you something about this Czech-Austrian explorer and ethnographer.
Live Nativity Scene in Rajhrad
Live Nativity Scene in Rajhrad brings together hundreds of people each year at Christmas.