The Ride of the Kings Festival

The Ride of the Kings has been inherent in folklore since time immemorial. But the Ride in Vlčnov is extraordinary and the most famous one and has existed for hundreds of years. According to extant records, the ride of the kings has been in the village since 1885. Ten years later the boys from Vlčnov...

Czech Republic, LIFESTYLE

September 13, 2019

How To Make Czech Sauerkraut

Many of us connect the feelings of food to our parents or grandparents and the memories we hold dear of the meals we shared with them. A scent of slow cooking Czech gravy or the delicious aroma of koláče escaping the oven instantly takes us back to simpler times; times we hold in an almost...

Recipes

September 2, 2019

Learning from the Czechoslovak Talks

Wouldn’t you agree that the memories we collect should be an inspiration and a lesson in life, especially for future generations? We do. After all, this is one of the core principles and goals of our site. Therefore, we were very pleased to discover The Czechoslovak Talks. Their aim is to preserve the life stories...

LIFESTYLE

August 25, 2019

Pletenec or Czech Sweet Braid Done Two Ways

Today we are sharing a delicious recipe for a classic Czech sweet braid or plait, known as a pletenec in Czech. This recipe will make two, so when considering filling, make sure to either double up or use two different ones. The trick with a Czech sweet braid is in how you “braid” it, which...

LIFESTYLE, Recipes

August 17, 2019

5 Ways To Make Czech Sweet Noodles

Today we are sharing five different recipes for Czech sweet noodles. Each of these recipes is quick and easy to prepare and makes for a hearty snack or meal. Created during times when food may not have been as plentiful as it is today, this peasant food has survived through the years because of it’s...

LIFESTYLE, Recipes

August 5, 2019

Czech, Moravian and Slovak Pattern Inspired Folk Scarf

Today we are having a sale to raise funds for the ongoing maintenance charges for the running and upkeep of this website along with bringing you exciting new content. This beautiful Czech, Moravian and Slovak pattern inspired folk scarf is something that reminds us of home. Now I am not a purist and I do...

LIFESTYLE, Shopping

July 29, 2019

Gorgeous Czech Glass Bead Necklaces

Today we are shopping! We’re sharing these lovely artisan-made V-Style necklaces made of Czech glass beads. They are iridescent and they shimmer and shine, definitely making a statement. Perfect for a dinner or cocktail party, an evening on the town or just to spruce up a simple dress. These one-of-a-kind necklaces are unique in that...

LIFESTYLE, Shopping

July 22, 2019

Grated Apples with Carrots

Today we are sharing a super easy old Czech recipe for grated apples with carrots or strouhaná jablka s mrkví. This was my go-to after school snack when I was hungry. While my American friends were munching on Twinkies and Ding Dongs, I got this. I didn’t much like it as a child, but now...

LIFESTYLE, Recipes

July 15, 2019

The Embroidery of Traditional Czech Aprons

Today we have a guest post article on the stitching of traditional Czech aprons. Often seen over a kroj, many people believe these Czech aprons are a part of traditional kroje, but they are also a stand alone apron. We hope you enjoy the article… My Czechoslovakian mother and grandmother gave up trying to teach...

Art and Design, Fashion, Retro Chic

July 11, 2019

Česnečka – Traditional Czech Garlic Soup

Czechs are known for their comfort foods. Many of these are simple to make and yet very satisfying and delicious in a stick-to-your-ribs kind of way. One personal favorite is Česnečka, or what we could call a traditional Czech Garlic soup. With just a few ingredients, this is like the Czechs’ version of French Onion...

Recipes

July 7, 2019

Stunning & Unique Czech Inspired Embroidered Coat

Oh my goodness, have you ever seen anything so lovely? I am literally drooling over this one. My friend Lynette embroiders and she’s been playing with some Bohemian, Moravian and Slovak designs. Some of the items she creates are absolutely stunning… Like this beautiful coat. This coat is an eye-catcher. Have you ever seen anything...

Retro Chic, Shopping

July 2, 2019

The Folk Aprons of Czechoslovakia

Picture a tiny village in Eastern Europe, surrounded by forests and vineyards. Roses and daisies riot in front of small white-washed cottages. A tall-steepled church dominates the dusty village, and the road to the church is filled with blazing colors. It’s the matrons of Ratiskovice, Czechoslovakia, on their way to church in their richly embroidered...

Art and Design, Fashion, LIFESTYLE, Retro Chic

June 20, 2019

Classic Czech Lečo Recipe

While surely upper Hungarian (Slovak) in origin, classic Czech Lečo (lecsó, letscho; leczo) is a simple dish and a quick and tasty meal that Czechs eat for breakfast, lunch, dinner or even as a snack. It is a classic among traditional Hungarian cuisine which migrated to the Czech lands. Our Czech Lečo Recipe can be...

LIFESTYLE

June 11, 2019

Purdue University’s Study Abroad: Annual Tour of the Škoda Factory in Mladá Boleslav

For the past three years, students from Purdue University have traveled to Prague along with faculty member Jim Tanoos as part of a Study Abroad program entitled “Purdue Polytechnic’s Central European Multinational Automobile Organization Supply Chain Experience”. Purdue University offers move than 200 majors and specializes in agriculture, engineering, and technology. It has an enrollment...

Czech Republic, LIFESTYLE, PEOPLE

June 9, 2019

The Tragic Fate of the Vyšehrad Train Station

Located in a whimsical part of Prague that many tourists do not venture to, is the abandoned Vyšehrad Train Station. This Art Nouveau gem sits quietly in her old grandeur, a crumbling boarded up beauty laden with graffiti just waiting (like many other gorgeous structures in the city of Prague) for a new face-lift. Seeing...

Architecture, History, LIFESTYLE

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May 31, 2019

Hana Podolská, Legend of Czech Fashion

The Legend of Czech Fashion, Hana Podolská (née Johanna Vošahlíková), was born on May 16, 1880 in Merkhausen and died in Prague on February 15, 1972. She was a Czech fashion designer and businesswoman and one of the most important creators of pre-war Czechoslovak fashion. Additionally, she was the owner of the most renowned domestic...

Bohemians, Fashion, Women