Czech republic :

Haluski and other Czech/Slovak delights!

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One of the great things about living in Bulgaria, is being a member of the IWC , which organizes monthly events and this month all events revolved around the Czech Republic and Slovakia, so naturally I was excited for the cooking demo.  [...]

Haluski and other Czech/Slovak delights!

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One of the great things about living in Bulgaria, is being a member of the IWC , which organizes monthly events and this month all events revolved around the Czech Republic and Slovakia, so naturally I was excited for the cooking demo.  [...]

Eating Prague, Part 1: Traditional Czech Cuisine (and the Cookbook Giveaway Winner!)

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Hanging out in a tower in the Old City Hall in Prague's Old Town Square ... and thinking about all the good food down there. The smells of smoky cooked pork were actually wafting up from below. For real. While Prague is[...]

Grilled Portabella Mushrooms with a Garlicky Carrot Puree, Wheat Berries, & Cranberry Creme Fraiche: a Lighter Version of a Czech Classic

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I always return home from traveling filled with ideas and inspiration for dishes I want to make. And while I loved, loved, loved the traditional Czech meals I ate in Prague, a number of my favorites make more sense in the context of the[...]

Beer & Adventure at an Old Scool Prague Pub: U Zlatého Tygra (At the Golden Tiger)

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The Real Deal: There are countless reasons to visit U Zlatého Tygra (the Golden Tiger) in Prague's Old Town. For beer lovers, there's the unpasteurized Pilsner Urquell, which connoisseurs consider  to be among the[...]

Chef's Table at La Degustation Boheme Bourgeoise in Prague: A Tale of Seven Courses (with wine pairings), Seven Amuses Bouches, and Two Very Full Bellies

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The view into the kitchen from the Chef's Table (Poppa sneaked this photo of me as I intently watched the chefs at work) All dressed up and ready to eat. and eat ... and eat ... and eat So far in my tales of[...]

WINE-COUNTRIES Czech Republic

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Viticulture can be precarious in these parts of central Europe. The new Czech Republic is at a fairly northerly latitude for grape growing and the climate of this land-locked nation is distinctly more continental than in the more vinously prolific[...]

WINE-COUNTRIES Czech Republic

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Viticulture can be precarious in these parts of central Europe. The new Czech Republic is at a fairly northerly latitude for grape growing and the climate of this land-locked nation is distinctly more continental than in the more vinously prolific[...]

The Beautiful Prague, Czech Republic

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I will let the pictures speak for themselves...Mala Strana SquareOld Town Bridge Tower View from Charles Bridge.The plaque on the statue of John of Nepomuk. Rubbing the plague is supposed to bring good luck and ensure your return to Prague.Waterwheel[...]

Cesky Krumlov, Czech Republic - November 2010

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We're almost there! By the end of this week the blog will be up to date, I hope so... Meanwhile, a few more pictures of the trip. This time, here are pictures of Cesky Krumlov. This is a small town in southern Czech Republic, listed by UNESCO as[...]