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September 29, 2016

The Czechs of Masaryktown, Florida

On our last visit south, we visited Masaryktown, Florida. We had heard there was a vibrant Czech community there and a Czech hotel and restaurant. But when we arrived, all that it seems remains are the Czech street names, the hotel building and a sign that briefly touches on the history of this once vibrant community. The...
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LIFESTYLE
September 28, 2016

St. Wenceslas Day

Today is September 28th, better known as St. Wenceslas Day. It is a National Holiday in the Czech Republic. This holiday is always celebrated on the 28th of September and, is also known as ‘Czech Statehood Day’. It has been a public holiday since 2000. It is the feast day of St. Wenceslas, the patron...
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Holidays, LIFESTYLE
September 13, 2016

Public Transport at České Budějovice

České Budějovice is the provincial capital of southern Bohemia. Today we are not going to focus on the place, but rather the public transport at České Budějovice and it’s history. We have friends visiting from Prague so we’re keeping short and sweet, but we’re sure you will enjoy it. In fact, we were delighted when we...
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LIFESTYLE
September 8, 2016

Vintage Czech Porcelain Tea Set

Today we came across a lovely vintage Czech porcelain luncheon set for sale on eBay. It looks to be a fantastic pearlescent luncheon set which includes a tea pot with lid, creamer, sugar bowl with lid and 4 tea cups with saucers. Also included are 4 salad or dessert plates. The set comes from an estate and...
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LIFESTYLE, Shopping
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August 24, 2016

The First Czech in America

The first Czech in America, Augustine Heřman arrived in New Amsterdam, now New York, in 1640. One of the first permanent settlers of Czech descent in America, he traded tobacco and furs, quickly becoming the largest exporter of tobacco in America. He became wealthy quickly and soon became the owner of considerable real estate. By...
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LIFESTYLE
August 8, 2016

Buying Gifts at the Farmer’s Market in Prague

A great place to by authentic handmade Czech gifts are at the street markets throughout the city. Buying Gifts at the Farmer’s Market in Prague is something that’s looked forward to by everyone, not just the tourists who come to visit the city. Today’s virtual window shopping for gifts excursion features photographs from the Farmer’s...
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LIFESTYLE
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July 29, 2016

Delicious Czech Chicken Paprikash

Chicken paprikash is not only one of my favorite Czech meals but also a classic. The mixture of flavors and the smooth texture give it a delicious taste which is unique to the Czech kitchen. For those of you who are unaware of what chicken paprikash is, it is a thick paprika gravy made from a chicken base....
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Food, LIFESTYLE, Recipes
July 27, 2016

Rabštejn nad Střelou Today (Ravenstone in Czech Republic)

Yesterday’s post received many requests asking what the area is like today, so today we’ve decided to continue the post on Rabštejn nad Střelou and share the following information we’ve discovered about this place today. On September 10, 1992, it was officially declared an urban conservation area because of the historic relics and structures which...
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LIFESTYLE
July 25, 2016

Traditional Handwork at the Farmer’s Market in Prague

When it’s summertime and the sun is out, you’ll have the honor of seeing traditional handwork at the Farmer’s Market in Prague. Weaving, pottery, leatherwork, glass blowing, blacksmithing – these are just some of the “forgotten arts” that are alive and well in the Czech Republic. And not only can you walk through the market...
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LIFESTYLE
July 21, 2016

Delicious Czech Cheesecake (Tvarohový koláč)

We’re always on the lookout for a delicious Czech cheesecake (Czech: Tvarohový koláč) recipe so imagine my surprise when I found it in one of my own cookbooks (entitled My Cookbook) from 1973. Last weekend, we were unpacking some boxes which had been sitting in storage for many years – decades – I found old volunteering awards, penmanship...
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Food, LIFESTYLE, Recipes
July 20, 2016

Czech Bread Recipe

For Czechs, bread is a way of life. Everywhere you go, fresh bakeries on town squares send delicious aromas to the street, luring in people for their earthy and hearty loaves. Czech bread is known the world over for its delicious taste and texture. I’ll share a little family story… After my grandmother Marie divorced...
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Food, LIFESTYLE, Recipes
July 16, 2016

Shopping at the Farmer’s Market in Prague

Today we’re sharing a summer post because we feel nostalgic for walking the streets of Prague and visiting the summer markets. Shopping at the Farmer’s Market in Prague is something that everyone should get to experience at least once in their lifetime. The main reason is that it’s not just about the food. There is...
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LIFESTYLE
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