What is Paprika?

What is Paprika?

Let’s talk a little about paprika! Although not native to Hungary, paprika has been embraced and infused in such a way that it would be very difficult to separate paprika from Hungarian gastronomy. After several hundred years, paprika has become a permanent part...
Favorite Hungarian Comfort Foods

Favorite Hungarian Comfort Foods

When life gets stressful we often think back to simpler times. And with most of our days centered around three meals a day, food is a central part of our life experience. I often hear customers mention their favorite foods from childhood. When I am with a tour group...
Hungarian Folk Dancing

Hungarian Folk Dancing

I grew up in Youngstown, Ohio and was a part of a Hungarian dance group at St. Stephen’s of Hungary church in Struthers, Ohio. Ruth Fabian was our instructor and she had the patience of a saint!  I was a youngster during that time but I always looked up to the...
Three Hungarian Folk Songs

Three Hungarian Folk Songs

Are ready for spring? Are you ready to be distracted from the stresses of the day? Music can be a wonderful way to add to your Hungarian knowledge. It also can have a calming effect. Here are a few of my favorite folk songs from some of my favorite current artists. I...
National Song ~ Nemzeti Dal

National Song ~ Nemzeti Dal

March 15th is a national holiday in Hungary, designed to commemorate the events of the 1848-49 Hungarian Revolution. There are typically huge celebrations all around the country as well as all around the world. Celebrate wherever you live and learn a bit about what...