Vanilla Crescents (vanilkové rohlíčky ) are part of the traditional Christmas pastry baking marathon that goes on in just about every Czech household, the baking of various types of cukrovi. This is the recipe that my family and I use every year. Vanilla Crescents are one of the … [Read more...]
I have a problem with soups. I love them- they’re easy to make, they’re healthy, they’re generally cheap, you can make large batches and not cook for another day or two… but I don’t find them filling. I hate eating a bunch of bread with something that is meant to be the ‘light’ … [Read more...]
Traditionally known as koláče or koláčky, the name has been Anglicised to kolache, kolachky, kolach and other variations. Different versions exist around the world, especially in the US, where there are entire Facebook groups dedicated to finding the best ones! Kolache are … [Read more...]
There is tomato soup on my wall. No, it’s not from a food fight. It’s actually a fairly regular occurrence in our household. Since I’ve discovered this soup, it’s become one of my favourite dishes to make. The smell of sautéed onions and garlic, roasting tomatoes and fresh … [Read more...]
Have you ever gotten a whiff of something cooking that brought back an onslaught of memories? For me, one of such dishes is the traditional Czech goulash (guláš). When my dad makes this, the entire house smells like he just raided the spice cabinet. I don’t have his garlic … [Read more...]