Boží milosti
Boží milosti are Czech fried festive pastries from unleavened dough typically served at masopust or Easter. (more…)
Category: Desserts
Hanácký koláč, the King among koláče (kolache)
Hanácký koláč is the best thing among koláče (kolache) typical of the region of its origin, Hanácko (Hanakia). (more…)
How to make Šodó
Did you know that there is a big difference between the dishes buchtičky s krémem and buchtičky se šodó? Here's the recipe for the latter. (more…)
Trdelník – History and Recipe
Trdelník is a traditional Transylvanian-Hungarian dessert that arrived to the regions of eastern Moravia in the 18th - 19th century. Let's talk about its history, use in Czech folklore and I'll also show you how…
Vanilla Crescents (Vanilkové rohlíčky)
Vanilla Crescents (vanilkové rohlíčky) are a regular at the Czech Christmas tables. These Christmas cookies are iconic for the holiday. (more…)
Modlitbičky
Miletínské modlitbičky or simply Modlitbičky are a Czech sweet of a very poetic origin. (more…)
Perníčky – Gingerbread Cookies
Perníčky, the gingerbread cookies. We all know and love them. In the Czech Republic, they are typical not only for Christmas but also Easter. (more…)
Zázvorky, the actual gingerbread cookies
Zázvorky (ginger cookies) are cookies typically make at Christmas in the Czech Republic. Their ginger aroma and taste is the reason for their name. (more…)
Pracny
Pracny are a very typical type of Christmas cookies in the Czech Republic. Don't let their simple looks fool you, they are very aromatic and full of flavor. (more…)
Beehive Christmas Cookies
Beehive cookies or Včelí úly (beehives) or Vosí hnízda (wasp nests) in Czech are one of the most traditional Czech Christmas cookies. They are partly baked and bring that delicious walnut scent to the table.…