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Beautiful Czech Thun Porcelain

I’ve shared the story about why we eat on this lovely setting every day before… When I went to visit Prague in 1986 I immediately fell in love with the beautiful combination of porcelain, gold and garnet that I saw all around me in the form of fine China. For a long time, porcelain existed as...

LIFESTYLE, Shopping

August 26, 2015

Czech & Slovak Food & Cooking

The Czech Republic and Slovakia are noted for their hearty, wholesome meals. Czech food staples are provided principally by farmland, and include milk, cheese, livestock, wheat, fruit and root vegetables. Featuring over 340 photographs which show both practical steps and beautiful final dishes, along with complete nutritional information for every recipe. This is an evocative and...

Food, LIFESTYLE

August 20, 2015

Protected: The Bob And How To Style It

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Fashion, LIFESTYLE

July 1, 2015

A List of Beautiful Words

Fleeting – Passing quickly Dawn – The first appearance of light in the sky before sunrise Savor – To enjoy something completely Tender – Delicate, soft, or gentle Fortune – Chance or luck as an external, arbitrary force affecting human affairs Kiss – Touch with the lips as a sign of love Fluency – The...

LIFESTYLE

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June 18, 2015

When Prague Was 50 Shades of Grey

1986 proved to be an unusual year for a young woman who had spent most of her life in America to visit Prague. Despite the uncertainties, my parents were compelled by a longing for their homeland and the people they had left behind, and so I decided to accompany them. The Cold War was on...

LIFESTYLE

June 16, 2015

Protected: Becoming Audrey Hepburn

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Fashion, LIFESTYLE

May 28, 2015

Top 10 Impractical Runway Tends

Through my years of watching the runways and reading about fashion I must say, I have seen some pretty ridiculous ensembles. Now don’t get me wrong, high fashion is not all flamboyant hairstyles, unwearable clothes made of extremely expensive layers of gold, and ten inch heels. In fact, many runway shows are just the opposite....

Fashion, LIFESTYLE

May 18, 2015

13 Weird Fashion Trends Around the World

As we search and browse the best sites for the latest in travel, art, fashion, literature, and more we sometimes come across really strange and bizarre things that once you see, you cannot unsee. Some of those images are here in a post we aptly called ’13 Weird Fashion Trends Around the World’. We think they...

Fashion, LIFESTYLE

May 11, 2015

Are Busy People Happier?

A study by Psychological Science suggests that people who have something to do, even if the task itself is meaningless, are happier than those who remain idle. Boredom is an an unpleasant feeling which most people try to avoid. It can make you feel tired, restless, and downright depressed. Staying busy not only saves you...

LIFESTYLE

May 7, 2015

Surreal Works of Art from Old Photos

Today I stumbled upon the stunningly beautiful work of Jane Long and photographer Costică Acsinte… Jane is an artist and fine art photographer from Brisbane, Australia who happened upon some old photos and decided to give them new life… Born on the 4th of July in 1897 in the little village of Perieți, România was Costică Acsinte. He fought in WWI and despite...

LIFESTYLE

May 4, 2015

Croatian Poppyseed or Walnut Roll from Jillian Greer

I’ve indulged in countless slices of walnut and poppy seed rolls—perhaps a few too many. But now, courtesy of my dear friend Jillian Greer, I have this walnut roll recipe to pass on to you. This delectable treat is beloved in various regions of Central and Eastern Europe. While it’s not exclusively Czech, it holds...

Food, LIFESTYLE, Recipes

April 30, 2015

Mont Blanc Chestnut Tartlets

With the arrival of Spring, we felt inspired to indulge in a celebration reminiscent of Christmas, complete with our favorite seasonal dessert. We owe a debt of gratitude to Jillian Greer for graciously allowing us to share this delightfully decadent recipe. Known as Mont Blanc, or Mont-Blanc aux marrons, this dessert features a luscious blend...

Food, LIFESTYLE, Recipes

April 23, 2015

Cute Czech Guys In My Ice Cream

Get ready for a tantalizing treat because Czech ice cream ads feature… drumroll, please… hot guys! Yes, you heard that right. Prepare to be captivated as you watch the videos below. From guys emerging from strawberries to others indulging in showers of milk or luxuriating in chocolate-filled tubs, these ads redefine the concept of eye...

LIFESTYLE

All the Czech Cookbooks at Everything Czech

February 16, 2015

Czech and Bohemian Cookbooks

Czech and Slovak cooking is gaining popularity with each passing day. Both the Czech Republic and Slovakia are noted for their hearty, delicious and wholesome meals. The food staples are provided principally by farmland, and include milk, cheese, livestock, wheat, fruit and root vegetables. Czech and Bohemian cookbooks and recipes are provided here so that you can...

LIFESTYLE, Recipes

January 21, 2015

Austrian Cherry and Almond Strudel

Jillian Greer is back again and this time she shares her delicious recipe for Austrian Cherry and Almond Strudel. We’ve made this several times and it’s an easy take on a popular European classic. Not just for the holidays, we make this yumminess year round. Thank you Jillian! Ingredients…. 3 sheets of filo pastry 2 Tbsps....

LIFESTYLE, Recipes

December 17, 2014

Czech Eggnog with Jillian Greer

Jillian Greer is currently on sabbatical working on her new cookbook and when she isn’t creating new recipes, she’s busy enjoying the ranch with her two sons. When we chatted with Jillian Greer, she was happy to share the following with us: This is my mother’s eggnog recipe. I remember standing next to her and making this...

LIFESTYLE, Recipes

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