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The Irresistable Túró Rudi
If a bar mad of chocolate-covered curd cheese doesn’t sound appealing, then you have’n yet tasted the irresistable túró rudi. A near-perfect combination of curd-cheese and dark or milk chocolate. I myself prefer the dark chocolate versions without sugar but I do not eat dairy products very often. It’s one of the best-known Hungarian […]
Pálinka the Hungarian fruit brandy
There is more to drink in Hungary than wine. Pálnika , which is one the best-known alcoholic drink in Hungary is basically a fruit brandy and it is quickly downed with bravado in some circles with glasses dramatically slammed down afterwards. In a Hungarian home you may be offered a shot of rough házi pálinka […]
Mulled Wine: Hungary’s winter warm up
From Ancient Greece to Modern Christmas Traditions Mulled wine, a warm and aromatic concoction of red wine infused with spices, berries, citrus, and dried fruits, has become a staple of Christmas celebrations across the globe. But have you ever wondered about the rich history behind this comforting drink? Let’s take a journey through time to […]
Ruszwurm Cukrászda
Ruszwurm confectioner’s is a magic from the past in the present in the Buda Castle in the neighbourhood of Matthias Church in Budapest.The spectecular confectioner’s was founded by Ferenc Schwabl in 1827. Of all Budapest’s historic pastry shops , Ruszwurm wins in the category of quality.It is not an exaggeration to call this Biedermeier-style ( […]