Mushroom collecting or hunting is a Czech national hobby. This recipe is one of the favorite ways to prepare mushrooms. Czech people like this recipe because it is simple and it doesn’t take lo...
Vegetable Stew with Smoked Sausage
It is easy to prepare! Especially, when unexpected visitors come or when you have a large crop of vegetables. It is more appropriate for dinner but it’s acceptable for lunch, too. It is usually served...
Czech Blueberry Dumplings
Czech fruit dumplings are very popular and something special with children and adults. Dumplings are made from potato or farmer’s cheese dough. They are filled with a variety of fruits such as p...
Sights
Zubstejn Castle
Zubstejn was one of Moravia's oldest castles, founded by the lords of Medlov apparently around 1200. It began falling to ruin in the 16th century. The residential tower, castle palace and several part...
Slavkov u Brna Baroque Chateau
Slavkov ranks among the oldest well-preserved manors in Moravia. In the first half of the 13th century, a Teutonic Knights Commandery was built in the place of the present Baroque castle. One of the m...
Museum of War 1866
The museum is a great reminder of decisive battle of the Prussian-Austrian war which took place near Hradec Kralove, known as Battle of Sadova....
Traditions
Czech Gingerbread Traditions
Learn more about Czech Gingerbread Traditions Gingerbread, one of the oldest pastries known to man, possibly even older than bread itself! Simple form made just of water, flour and honey was discovere...
Arriving of Krakonos Festival
Learn more about Arriving of Krakonos Festival The celebratory arrival of Krakonos, or Rubezahl and Liczyrzepa, as he is called in German and Polish languages, is an annual event to welcome spring, ce...
St. Mikulas Czech Tradition
Learn more about St. Mikulas Have you ever heard about St. Mikulas? If not, you should at least know the name Nicholas. The story surrounding St. Mikulas is actually quite intriguing and inspirational...
Partner's Stories
Discover the Secrets of Fruit Spirits
Learn more about slivovitz (traditional Czech plum brandy) and the history of the Rudolf Jelinek company, famed for combining traditional methods of distillery with modern technologies. The Wallachian production of spirits dates back to the 1500s...