Kladruber: Czech Horses of Emperors and Kings

The rare and very beautiful Czech Kladrubský kůň, known as a Kladruber to our English speaking friends, is one of the world’s oldest horse breeds and the oldest Czech breed. The main breeding centre is National Horse Breeding Farm in Kladruby nad Labem in the Czech republic where Kladrubers have been bred for more than...

Czech Breeds, LIFESTYLE

February 15, 2017

The Elegant Dress Designs of Hana Podolská

Today we are taking a look at the elegant dress designs of Hana Podolská. We chose today because it has been exatcly 45 years ago today, that famous Czech fashion designer, Hana Podolská, died. The First Republic is in Czech historical context understood as the Golden Age. A time of flowering of the new state...

Bohemians, Fashion, Women

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February 10, 2017

Where To Go In Prague: Metamorphosis Flower Shop

In 1995 a Belgian tourist named Benjamin Claessen visited Prague for the first time. As he stood in the enchanting streets of Staré Město (English: Old Town), he decided that he wanted to open a shop there. Five years later, in the March of 2000, his dream was realized when he opened his first shop...

PLACES, Prague, Shopping

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February 8, 2017

Slovak Highlanders Traditional Folk Attire

Today we’re stepping back and looking at traditional folk attire of a couple from Slovakia. Honoring their roots, the couple decided to wear traditional Slovak folk costumes for a pre-wedding photoshoot in a little Belianske Tatras village called Ždiar in the Eastern Tatras in North Central Slovakia, a part of the Inner Western Carpathians. They couldn’t have made...

Fashion, LIFESTYLE

January 27, 2017

Czech & Speake Vintage Style Grooming Accessories

Today I am delving into the private man’s world of grooming. Why? Because I am intrigued. Founded in 1978 by interior designer Frank Sawkins on London’s illustrious Jermyn Street which is world famous for its bespoke haberdashers and therefore the most gentlemanly thoroughfare in The Big Smoke, these “traditional British grooming” products are supposed to take their inspiration from the Edwardian...

LIFESTYLE, Shopping

January 25, 2017

The Candy Store, American Specialties in Prague

The Candy Store is a small chain of shops located in Prague and around the Czech Republic. The Candy Store sells only American and British candy, chips, and snacks. We love Prague and all the Czech food the city has to offer, but if you happen to be staying there for long time like we did...

Food, LIFESTYLE

January 21, 2017

Insight Into a Czech Home: Drying Your Clothing

One funny thing we learned about Czechs when we visited Prague was the old-fashioned way that Czech people dry their clothes. Since each house we visited does have a washer, you’d think that they would have caught on to having (and using) a dryer as well. Especially in Prague, such a big city. Yet instead...

Fashion, LIFESTYLE

January 18, 2017

Bohemian Honey Cake aka Medovnik

A few weeks ago, I received a message on the Facebook page for TresBohemes which shared a recipe and some lovely photographs of a medovnik, a Czech or Bohemian honey cake. Yesterday as I was looking into the pantry I noticed that we have a lot of ingredients left over from baking Czech Christmas cookies; honey, condensed...

LIFESTYLE, Recipes

January 10, 2017

Czechoslovakian Folk Toys by Emanuel Hercík

The book Československé lidové hračky (Czechoslovakian Folk Toys) by Emanuel Hercík was truly a labor of love. He worked on this project for over 30 years and as you look at the illustrations, you can see his passion in each pen stroke. Hercík was born in Komárov on September 5, 1892 and died in Brno on March 8,...

LIFESTYLE

January 8, 2017

Moravian Sauerkraut Soup aka Zelňačka

Czech Sauerkraut Soup, Moravian Cabbage Soup, Wallachian Sauerkraut and Sausage Soup, Zelňačka, Valašská kyselica, a soup known by many names is the subject of today’s post. First, let’s look at the region where this delicious soup comes from. Moravian Wallachia (Moravské Valašsko in Czech), is a mountainous area in the easternmost part of Moravia, located in the Czech...

LIFESTYLE, Recipes

January 6, 2017

Three Kings Swim the Vltava River in Prague to Commemorate Epiphany

Many Christians and Catholics around the world celebrate Epiphany and Theophany, Three Kings Day and Eastern Orthodox Christmas Eve. This is the day when the Three Kings of Orient arrived in Bethlehem to present Jesus with gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. It also celebrates of the Baptism of Christ by John in the Jordan...

LIFESTYLE

January 4, 2017

Prague Beer and Czech Tapas Tour

Czechs are all about their beer, that’s is a well known fact. So it’s probably no surprise to find out that they have special tours dedicated to beer drinkers. Yup, get ready for fun times with your own personal Czech speaking guide that will guide you through Prague’s best breweries and answer all of your questions. It’s...

Food, LIFESTYLE

January 1, 2017

Hot Mulled Wine (Svařák) on New Year’s Day

Available throughout Europe in the cold winter months, we first tasted this delicious concoction when we were in Prague in December at the various winter markets and squares. Today, to begin the New Year, we are sharing our own version of this warm libation to combat the cold temperatures. It’s called svařák, which is also...

LIFESTYLE, Recipes

December 21, 2016

My Mother’s Bohemian Potato Salad Recipe

My mother’s delicious Bohemian potato salad has been a staple at all significant family events since I can remember. It was the centerpiece at the table for each Christmas, birthday, Thanksgiving, and weddings. While most Czech women will sway a bit when it comes to the exact ingredients, I feel that what really makes the...

LIFESTYLE, Recipes

December 20, 2016

Czech Christmas Fish Chowder for All

Whereas American’s may say “Merry Christmas to all and to all a Good Night”, Czech’s would say “Christmas Fish Chowder for All”. Traditionally served on Christmas Eve, carp fish soup is a Czech tradition. The images that follow are from Kampa which attracted many people in 2014. The pouring and serving of carp fish soup takes place...

Food, LIFESTYLE

December 11, 2016

The Czech Cold Cure, Babička Růženka

Now that the winter months are officially here and colds are being spread, it is important to take extra good care of your body. Stocking up on Vitamin C, cough drops, and Echinacea are just a few things we recommend you do. But the best way to clear a cold, and the only way known to...

LIFESTYLE, Shopping