Attention foodies and travellers!
What Is A Pierogi? 
Pierogi is such a well-loved food there's an annual pierogi festival in the town of Whiting, Indiana. The event features a parade, music and dance performances, contests, and of course lot’s of pierogi eating!
Easter is just about a month away now and I thought I would recommend another great site for Pysanky (Ukrainian Easter eggs).
Since it's the first day of spring I thought it be great to kick things off by having my first official "Beer Friday." That means every Friday I will be posting a different brand of beer from Central and Eastern Europe. Today's beer is Beck's Premier Light which is a well-known international lager from Germany.
Yesterday, I happen to catch a really good episode of the Thirsty Traveler which is a television series about the world's greatest wine, beer, and spirit producing regions. 
Since I will be travelling to Hungary and Eastern Europe this summer. I've been doing a lot of research about what to see and do. It finally occurred to me to consider taking some cooking courses. After all, I'm opening an authentic Hungarian restaurant which features several types of goulashes and so what better way to learn than in the country that makes some of the best goulash in the world! 
Earlier this morning I was at the supermarket doing my normal grocery run. To my surprise I came across E.Wedel's "Ptasie Mleczko", which is a popular Polish chocolate candy with a marshmallow like filling.
Cadbury Global Brands E. Wedel
If your living outside Europe, trying to find authentic German food can sometimes be very difficult. 
Sachertorte
Linzertorte
In Northern Italy such as the region of Friuli-Venezia Giulia, goulash is called “gulash di manzo.” This hearty and flavourful dish can be served with a side of creamy polenta or gnocchi.
For all the fans of great beer! The largest gastronomic event in the Czech Republic is happening on May 22 - 31th in Prague.
These Easter cupcakes are easy to make and they look great!
I love Toronto. It's not only a great city to live, work, study, or just visit. It also has some of the best selection and variety of enthic foods. 
Here's another list for various delicatessens and meat shops across North American. This one is exclusively for Polish stores and suppliers. All entries are listed by province for Canada and by state for the USA in alphabetical order.
Taste Profile
Easter is a very important and significant holiday especially within Europe. Throughout this month, I will be posting various recipes and tips on this blog regarding how various countries within Central and Eastern Europe celebrate this special occasion with food.
It is a mission of mine to try every type of goulash available from traditional soups prepared over an open fire to modern infused meat dishes served at some of the top restaurants in the world.
After realizing I only had a few baking supplies left in my cupboards along with an extra bag of chocolate chips. I decided to make a batch of these snack sized muffins.
If you're looking for a place to eat flavourful goulash soup or enjoy a delightful dessert like palacsinta. Here is a list of Hungarian restaurants worldwide. For Canada, restaurants are listed by province. For USA, restaurants are listed by state. All other entries are listed by country in alphabetical order.
Bratwurst is a popular German sausage that contains pork, beef, or veal. It originated from the the region of Thuringia, where it is traditionally known as Thüringer Rostbratwurst. The oldest known recipe dates back as far as 1432. Documents discovered recently in 2000 in the Weimar city archives by Hubert Erzmann, an amateur historian, reveal the law regarding production of Thuringian Rostbratwurst. These laws made bratwurst one of the world's first regulated foods.
Germans just might have to say goodbye to their famous and beloved pretzel.
Lately, I've been doing a lot of research on various Central and Eastern European restaurants in North America and around the world.
Also known as uborka salata in Hungarian, this salad is a common side dish that can be served with a bowl of goulash or a plate of chicken paprikas. It has a very light and refreshing taste. I always love to eat this during the hot summer months.
Since this blog is all about Central and Eastern European food. I can't resist the urge to post even the most reclusive news surrounding it. Here's just one story that's certainly not your typical headliner.
Here's something you don't see everyday!
I can't seem to get enough of banana bread! It makes a great snack, dessert, or quick morning breakfast. This recipe contains walnuts, although you can substitute with other nuts like pecans or choose to leave them out. Just remember to always use nicely ripen bananas, they will give your loaf a much better taste.Ingredients
3 large ripe bananas
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup whole-wheat flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
2 large eggs
¾ cup firmly packed golden brown sugar
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
½ cup whole milk
½ cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Directions
Preheat oven to 350F (180C) and butter a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan.
In a small bowl, mash the bananas. In a separate bowl, stir together the all-purpose and whole-wheat flours, baking powder, baking soda, salt, nutmeg, and nuts (just remember to keep a handful of them if you want to top the loaf in the end). Set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk the eggs until blended and stir in the brown sugar, butter, and milk. Add the dry ingredients in 3 batches alternately with the bananas and fold in with a rubber spatula until just incorporated. Be careful not to overmix!
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Toss any extra nuts on top. Bake for about 55 -60 minutes and when until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If the loaf looks like its getting too brown along with the nuts, you can carefully place tin foil over it for the last 15 minutes.
Let cool in pan for 5 minutes before removing it on a wire rack.
Serve either warm or cool.
If you're looking for a place to buy authentic Hungarian salamis, sausages, meats, and other products made from Hungary. Here’s a list of delicatessens and shops across North American listed by province (Canada) and state (USA).
A great American classic cookie!
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