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Szaloncukor: Hungarian Christmas candy
Nothing quite says Christmas in Hungary like Szaloncukor. Made from fondant covered by chocolate and wrapped in shiny colored foil, this specialty candy is proudly displayed on Christmas trees in...
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Traditional Hungarian Christmas foods
To Hungarian children, of course, it’s all about Mikulás. But for the grown-ups, Christmas celebrations in Hungary focus a lot on the culinary delights. Here are a few of the highlights. Vanilla Kifli...
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Homeless in Hungary
Last month, Hungary’s parliament in Budapest signed off on the reissuing of a controversial law forbidding the homeless from loitering in public areas throughout the city. The criteria for the law at...
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Nokedli (Egg Dumplings)
This is the perfect accompaniment to any pörkölt dishes. Traditionally, nokedli is made by spreading the dough onto a wet board and shaving it off into a pot of boiling water. This is rather a...
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5 things to do in Budapest on a rainy day
View from Gellért Hill on a rainy day in Budapest. You spent months planning a trip to Budapest. Now it’s raining. Don’t fret. Contrary to what most people may think, a rainy day doesn’t mean a bad...
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Best panoramic views of Budapest
View of the Chain Bridge at night from the Adam Clark Tunnel. Few people visit Budapest without getting at least one amazing view, usually from a high point. Providing skies are relatively clear and...
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Busójárás Carnival in Mohács
Exactly seven weeks before Easter, the streets of Mohács come alive with the annual Busójárás Carnival. The pre-Lent festival features locals wearing wholly cloaks and scary wooden masks while parading...
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A slice of Hungary: traditional cakes and pastries
Close-up of Dobostorta, the cake is one of Hungary’s most famous desserts . Hungarians have a great reputation for their gulyás (goulash) and paprikáscsirke (chicken paprika). But Hungarians aren’t...
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Zsolnay fountain in Pécs
Situated on the southside of Széchenyi tér in front of St. Sebastian’s Church, is the famous Zsolnay fountain. Featuring an iridescent metallic glaze with a pagan bull’s head, the fountain was created...
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Palacsinta
Palacsinta is a quintessential Hungarian dish. Similar to a crêpe, it can include either sweet or savory fillings. It’s served rolled or folded into triangles. This recipe is for the batter but you...
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