The Hungarian Canteen or ‘Menza’ – Part 2
Click here for Part 1. Let’s continue our journey down memory lane. We were at the main courses Children at the canteen. Photo Source: premier.mtv.hu. Common or garden sorrel (‘sóska’), and spinach (‘spenót’) puré: let me describe these 2 together, as a kid couldn’t really tell them apart: they were both green, pureed and sweet, barely any difference, although … Read more
Chicken and Veggie Skewers
I finally found some skewer sticks in the local grocery store and couldn’t resist to use them right away! So apart from using 1 stick as support for my mint plant (it was starting to get out of control ), I made a fast and healthy chicken and veggie skewer lunch with a fresh mixed salad. … Read more
One Lovely Blog Award :)
I have recently been honored by one of my favorite blogs (seriously!): Jar of Salt, with the One Lovely Blog Award! I would want to send this amazing writer/artist/food blogger a pack of sea salt from Hungary but as we have no sea (Though we had before) I can only send a BIG thank you … Read more
The Hungarian Canteen or ‘Menza’ – Part 1
The other day I was having a pleasant and definitely funny conversation with a couple of colleagues about memories from the elementary school dining hall. While digging up signature meals of our different schools’ kitchens, we came to the conclusion that – apart from a few ‘deviations’ of those of us who went to a … Read more
Cottage Cheese, Apricot Jam and Meringue Pie
The first time I came along this recipe, I fell in love with it and saved it for a future-perfect occasion. That occasion was yesterday! Made it for mothers’ day for my mom, without realizing that it is actually a variation of her all time favorite cake: the “Rákóczi Túrós” invented by Hungarian master chef … Read more
Home Grown Tomato and Bell Pepper Project: Part 2
It has been less than a month since the last update on the garden project I started in early March, but looking at the pictures the progress my little plants are making is outstanding! Forgive my enthusiasm, this is my first gardening attempt since 4th grade when we had to raise a bean. I don’t … Read more
Krumpli- or Potato Főzelék
I had a comment the other day asking for more Hungarian recipes – I promised I’ll do my best, so here we go! Krumplifőzelék, or potato főzelék if I really want to translate it. Főzelék is kind of a thick soup, normally consumed with some extra on top: I fried some sausages this time to serve … Read more
Milky Bread Swirls
Bread success! Soft on the inside, just a little bit crunchy on the outside – amazing sandwich base! And super easy, if that matters? Ingredients: 500 g flour 50 g butter 200 ml water 100 ml milk 1 tbsp salt 1 tbsp sugar 1 pack instant yeast 1 egg +1 egg for brushing … Read more
Pork and Cauliflower Casserole
An easy and delicious satisfying dinner or lunch my dear readers : ) I have done it several times, with pork or chicken slices or even minced meat – anything works! Ingredients: Any meat to your liking – this time I used thinly sliced pork, enough to cover the bottom of the dish cauliflower 1 … Read more
Homemade Waffle for Ice Cream, Fruits or Both!
Attention free advertisement coming! So this post is inspired by a creation of my all time favorite ice cream place, the Cold Stone Creamery in California. Unfortunately (or luckily, taking care of our waistline?) there is no such place yet in Hungary, so we had to come up with our favorite creation on our own … Read more
