Veka
Veka is a type of elongated white bread used in Czech cuisine especially for Chlebíčky. (more…)
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Dalamánky Bread Buns
Dalamánky are bread buns that are typical for their distinctive caraway aroma. (more…)
How to Make Bread Sourdough
Sourdough is the starter for various types of bread. It is very easy to make, so just follow the recipe to make this key bread ingredient! (more…)
Mazanec – Czech Easter Bread (recipe and more)
Easter is nearly here and the Easter Bread is an important part of the holiday in the Czech Republic. (more…)
St. Agatha’s Day and the Fire Protection Ritual
To our ancestors, St. Agatha was the one that protected them from fire. Her day was February 5 and it was the day to perform the ritual to secure protection for the upcoming year. (more…)
Topinka – History and Present of Czech Fried Bread
Topinka is the simplest dish of the Czech cuisine. It could easily be called the food of the poor yet is can be so delicious that it's hugely popular all over the country. (more…)
Unconventional Czech Nativity Scenes
Czechs love the nativity scene. You can find one at every Christmas fair and there are even special nativity scene museums. There are nativity scenes made from wood and those you can cut out of…
Kynutý houskový knedlík – bread dumpling
Kynutý houskový knedlík or bread yeast dumpling is a part of Czech culinary heritage. Here is our favorite recipe for this delicacy made with few simple ingredients. (more…)