• Watch: Traditional Hungarian Cuisine

    Watch: Traditional Hungarian Cuisine

    • 6 Jan 2025 10:49 AM

    To understand Hungarian cuisine, we have to take a peek into the past. Today's Hungarian cuisine is a synthesis of ancient Asiatic components mixed with Germanic, Italian, and Slavic elements. The food of Hungary can be considered a melting pot of the continent, with its own original cuisine from the Magyar people.

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  • Hungarian Recipe Of The Week: Palóc Soup

    Hungarian Recipe Of The Week: Palóc Soup

    • 6 Jan 2025 10:48 AM

    Our Palóc Goulash or Palóc Soup, which is similar like our national goulash, but different. It is because palóc goulash consists of more ingredients (for example French beans and sour cream). And originally, it's made of lamb.

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  • Expat Explainer: Szaloncukor – Hungarian Xmas Candy

    Expat Explainer: Szaloncukor – Hungarian Xmas Candy

    • 23 Dec 2024 9:31 AM

    At the end of November and the beginning of December the Hungarian postal services sends innumerable packages abroad, as Hungarian families all over the world love to receive and decorate the Christmas tree with 'szaloncukor' - a traditional Hungarian candy.

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  • Recipe Of The Week: Beigli - Traditional Hungarian Christmas Cake

    Recipe Of The Week: Beigli - Traditional Hungarian Christmas Cake

    • 23 Dec 2024 9:28 AM

    When enjoying a Hungarian Christmas, best not to miss bejgli, a beloved holiday treat that brings warmth to the heart of winter. This special pastry is usually filled with a poppy seed (mákos bejgli) or walnut (diós bejgli) paste, has been a centerpiece of Hungarian holiday tables for centuries.

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  • Winemaker of Year Announced: Zsolt Liptai from Pannonhalma Archabbey Winery in Hungary

    Winemaker of Year Announced: Zsolt Liptai from Pannonhalma Archabbey Winery in Hungary

    • 14 Dec 2024 3:16 PM

    The most prestigious title of Hungarian wine life is given out annually at the end of the year. The process of the election begins with the nomination period: influencers, wine writers are asked to name the winemaker of their choice and then members of Hungarian Wine Academy vote for one of the 5 candidates (the candidates are those who receive the most nominations).

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  • Insider’s Guide: Top Michelin-Starred Restaurants in Hungary Revealed

    Insider’s Guide: Top Michelin-Starred Restaurants in Hungary Revealed

    • 13 Dec 2024 10:37 AM

    The 2024 Michelin Guide has been freshly unveiled, showcasing the finest dining experiences Hungary has to offer. This year’s edition shines a spotlight on 57 Hungarian restaurants in total, including two places with two Michelin stars, seven with one star, and multiple Bib Gourmand spots, five of which make their debut on the list. 

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