Christmas Walnut Cookies
At Christmas, the walnut cookies are one of the stars of many Czech dinner tables. Here is a great recipe by the Creative Mom, so you can make the nuts at home. (more…)
Category: Holidays
Czech Christmas Traditions 2/4 – Christmas food
In the first part of Czech Christmas Traditions we wrote about the traditions celebrated during the Advent. This time, let's talk about the delicious food served in Czech homes at Christmas. (more…)
Vánočka, the amazing Christmas pastry
Vánočka is a typical Czech pastry traditionally made at Christmas. It's similar to the Spanish mona, the German Stollen or the French brioche, although Vánočka is even better. It is rich in butter and eggs, lightly…
Koledy – Czech Christmas Songs
What would Christmas be without the Christmas songs! In Czech Republic they are an important part of the whole Advent time and the time after Christmas. We bring you a list of the most beautiful…
Czech Christmas Traditions 1/4 – What happens during Advent
There are many traditions observed during Advent and Christmas in the Czech Republic. Some of them are more common, other are rather regional but all of them are beautiful and worth experiencing. In this first part…
Prepare for Czech Advent time, make Advent wreath
The Advent wreath is an important part of the Christmas season in the Czech Republic. Together with the Creative Mom we will show you how to make it easily at home. (more…)
Linecké cukroví – the Linzer Christmas cookies
We bring you the recipe for probably the most emblematic Czech Christmas cookies called linecké cukroví (Linzer cookies). (more…)
How to roast St. Martin’s goose to perfection
Roasted goose is a traditional dish served on November 11, the St. Martin's Day. Restaurants are booked weeks in advance, geese - fresh or frozen - desperately sold out. All this so that people can…
Karlovarský knedlík – Carlsbad dumpling
Karlovarský knedlík or Carlsbad dumpling takes its name after the beautiful town of Karlovy Vary. It's a fancier alternative of the bread dumpling, however, it is still very easy to make. And don't forget to also…
Bramborový knedlík – potato dumpling
Potato dumpling or bramborový knedlík is the last from the dumpling trio we present to you. Be sure to check out our recipe for the bread dumpling and the Carlsbad dumpling. (more…)