Folk Art Embroidered Blue Jeans

Folk Art Embroidered Blue Jeans

Recently, I became connected with Rita from Plano, Texas. I love her story and I hope it serves as inspiration for others who would like to work on a project like this!  ~ Liz I am from Tiszaluc, near Miskolc which is the NE part of Hungary. My Mom always “fixed” our...
Valentine Day Ideas!

Valentine Day Ideas!

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, consider incorporating a little Hungarian in the lives of those you love by wishing them Boldog bálint napot! Happy Valentine’s Day! While Valentine’s Day is more of a U.S. custom there is nothing wrong...
Hungarian Soups

Hungarian Soups

Hungarian soups are very diverse! An authentic Gulyás is cooked outside over a fire. Blessings from the farm and garden will bring Csirkeleves, Húsleves, Zöldbableves, and Sárgabableves to the table. A delightful and sweet treat, Hideg Meggyleves, is best with fresh...
Hallo? Hello?

Hallo? Hello?

Did you know the common greeting we use when we answer the phone has a Hungarian connection? The following piece is a reprint of an article my mom, Elizabeth A. Szabo, included in a Magyar Marketing e-newsletter many years ago. As a teenager, I remember my mother...
Körözött – Soft Cheese Spread

Körözött – Soft Cheese Spread

This was easy to whip together and tasted great!  As with many recipes, there are many, many variations to it. My first time making körözött was in Atlanta GA. I was helping my friend organize snacks for the volunteers at the Hungarian Festival. Neither of us had...