Carlsbad Dumplings or Karlovarský Knedlíky

There is nothing more popular in Czech cuisine as dumplings. Today we are going to share a family recipe for Carlsbad Dumplings or Karlovarský Knedlíky. In the Bohemian forests, around the Šumava mountains, dumplings are called bosáky, in Southern Bohemia, they’re called drbáky and in Moravia they’re often served with poppy seeds and called šulánky. In the...

Food, Recipes

June 10, 2016

A Czech Favorite: Zelí aka Sauerkraut

Czech Zelí (Sauerkraut) is like no other. Unlike German sauerkraut or American sauerkraut Czech sauerkraut is not necessarily sour. When most people make sauerkraut they just take pickled cabbage and heat it, but when Czechs make it (or at least the Czechs I know) they use pickled cabbage, sugar, onions, an apple, and lots of...

Food, LIFESTYLE, Recipes

June 7, 2016

Keeping Salt on The Table

Whenever we have Americans over to our house for a meal there is always one thing that they notice immediately and that is that we keep our salt in a small bowl in the middle of the table, not in a shaker, and not in a grinder. To get the salt you need to reach...

Food, LIFESTYLE

May 17, 2016

A Czech Tradition: Snack Platters

Czechs are famous for their food, but what most people don’t know is that that does not only stand for their meals. In Czech it is almost unheard of to go to someone’s house and not find a platter of snacks ready for you. In Czech there are so many bakeries, delis, and vegetable markets, and...

Food, LIFESTYLE

April 13, 2016

Cutlets, Schnitzels and Řízeks

Whether you call it a cutlet, a schnitzel or a řízek, a piece of meat which is thinned by pounding with a meat tenderizer, then coated with flour, beaten eggs and bread crumbs, and then fried. It happens to be the perfect accompaniment to potato salad for Czechs – and a national favorite. It’s traditionally garnished with a slice of lemon...

Food, LIFESTYLE, Recipes

April 9, 2016

Strawberry Afternoon Cake with Crumble

Strawberry Afternoon Cake with Crumble is called Jahodový Koláč ze žmolenkou in Czech. It is a tasty afternoon delight best served with tea or coffee. We’ve made it hundreds of times and sometimes substitute the strawberries for plums, apricots, blueberries, cherries or peaches. It’s delicious with any fruit and is the perfect snack, for anytime...

Food, LIFESTYLE, Recipes

March 31, 2016

Trdelníks – The Non-Czech Dessert All Over Prague

As you have probably heard me mention in some of my previous posts, Trdelníks are a big part of the (new) Czech Republic. These sweet, doughy rolls are something you can’t avoid on a visit to Prague because vendors for them are everywhere. Whether they are being sold out of a cart by a tram stop...

Food, LIFESTYLE

March 29, 2016

Czech Noodle Ham Bake aka Šunkofleky

This fast and easy recipe is a popular Czech classic. It is called Šunkofleky in Czech and it’s really just a quick noodle and ham casserole made with just a few simple ingredients. The result however is a flavorful and delicious dish that satisfies! Although this dish goes all the way back to Roman times, the Czech name...

Food, LIFESTYLE, Recipes

March 28, 2016

Where To Eat In Prague: Lokál U Bílé Kuželky

Situated on Míšeňská street less then a 1 minute walk away from the famous Charles Bridge, Lokál U Bílé Kuželky (known as Lokál by it’s customers) is a hip restaurant that looks small from the outside but inside it’s large downstairs makes for a beautiful dining space. With funky art on the walls and big, delicious portions of food...

PLACES, Restaurants

March 25, 2016

Czech Easter Lamb Recipe

There are a couple of rules when making an Easter Lamb or or Velikonoční Beránek as it is called in Czech. The most important is to use a dense cake batter. We recommend a pound cake or dough for bábovka. Rule number two is to make sure to butter and then either flour or bread crumb the...

Food, Holidays, LIFESTYLE, Recipes

March 13, 2016

Czech Cherry Bublanina

On a lovely morning like this it is easy to get inspired to make a special breakfast before anyone even wakes up… Czech Cherry Bublanina. Bublanina literally translates to “bubbles up” or “bubbly” but the dictionary would define it as a soufflé – but don’t let that name fool you into expecting that it will...

Food, LIFESTYLE, Recipes

March 10, 2016

Eat With Locals, Prague

When traveling to Prague there are hundreds, if not thousands, of places to sit down for a nice meal. So how do you find the best tasting and most authentic? Eat With Locals is a website which supplies you with the best restaurants, cafes, and bars in and around the Czech Republic’s capital city, Prague. Known...

Food, LIFESTYLE

March 1, 2016

Mushrooms with Scrambled Eggs

Mushrooms with scrambled eggs is a Czech favorite. There, it is known as Houbová smaženice s vejci. It’s been around as long as the forests have and I imagine it’s been a main course for many peasants who were lucky enough to have a chicken and to live close to the forest border… It’s not the...

Food, LIFESTYLE, Recipes

February 14, 2016

Czech Cauliflower Patties

You can think of them as Czech Latkes. Seriously. Except omit the potatoes and substitute cauliflower instead. Then serve them with just about anything and they will add a deliciousness you’ve never imagined. Of course, you can eat them plain too. In Czech language, cauliflower is květák, and these delicious cauliflower patties are known as květákove...

Food, LIFESTYLE, Recipes

February 8, 2016

Czech Potato Pancakes

In the Czech Republic, there’s a beloved dish known as Bramborák or locally as cmunda. These potato pancakes are cooked in lard and seasoned generously with marjoram, giving them a distinctive flavor. Unlike some versions found in other countries, Czech Bramborák is typically made large enough to cover the whole plate and is often served...

Food, LIFESTYLE, Recipes

February 4, 2016

A Perfect Day for Goulash

According to Wikipedia, “Goulash is a soup or stew of meat and vegetables, seasoned with paprika and other spices. Originating from the medieval Kingdom of Hungary, goulash is also a popular meal in Central Europe, Scandinavia and Southern Europe.” Supposedly the origin of this delicious dish traces back to the 9th century to stews eaten by...

Food, LIFESTYLE, Recipes