PHOTO: Bronze Jester on the Duna Corso in Budapest, Hungary
Bronze jester perches on the tramway railing along the Duna Corso, the Danube River promenade in Budapest, Hungary
The Rising Star of Hungary Is Its Cuisine
On a visit to Hungary two years ago, I struggled to find vegetarian food of any quality, much less good quality, but on my most recent visit I discovered that the country once known for uninteresting meat and potatoes dishes is fast becoming a food mecca. I began my review of the top new Hungarian … Read more
PHOTO: Gardens at the Hungarian Parliament Building in Budapest
Lavender blooms in the gardens at the Hungarian Parliament building in Budapest
VIDEO: The Making of Traditional Hungarian Honey Cakes
For most of his adult life, László Radics has been making traditional Hungarian honey cakes in his family’s home workshop in Debrecen, Hungary. In this video, he shows us how they are made, and explains a bit of the history behind honey cakes.
How Not to Eat Hungarian Honey Cakes
Honey cakes. Even the name sounded delicious! I first encountered these traditional Hungarian treats during a visit to Hortobagy National Park in far Eastern Hungary. They lined a table in the tiny museum displaying local arts and crafts, enticing me with their adorable shapes: hearts, maidens in traditional dresses, chickens, pigs, horses, curved knives with … Read more
