Our vacation at Lake Balaton

Hi Dears,

I was wondering how much You know about the Hungarian sea? :)

Here, I think most of us, from the little ones to the grandpas, and grandmas, everyone loves going to Lake Balaton for a week, or just some days, every summer. 

A summer without Balaton is like a wasted year, it's like a nonsense for the Hungarians. 

Of course if a family can afford going further, like to a real sea, to Italy or Croatia is another thing, but to go there by the motorway , it crosses the area of Lake Balaton as well, so they can have a rest there, too. :) 

This year we spent here just 3 days, but it was a real refreshment for us.

Orange Muffin

Hi Dears! :)

Happy May to You!

Do You have any special customs for this month? 

We have a holiday on the 1st of May, the Day of the Work.

 /Some traditions we did not delete from the communist times/ 

There used to be a happy festival on the main streets/avenues, where all the big companies represented themselves with their workers, and their families. Music, songs, May Day, cheering for the presidents, plus sausages & beer were the main characteristics of this day, until the 80'-90-es. 

Nowadays we have a day off from work, have a May-day picnic, and we are with our families. Some gentlemen prepare a May tree for their loved ones. 

(You know a high tree with colorful ribbons) We used to make that in primary school. :) 

 

So me as well, I visited my lovely family, therefor, I baked muffins.

These orange muffins, and some chocolate chip muffins for those who prefer non-fruity cakes. :D 

Gastro programs - March

Hello Dears,

I hope You are fine. :)

Today I brought You some great gastronomic programs, opportunities to explore the Hungarian cuisine if You are here / or if You would like to come in the future. 

So what to do & where to eat in March?

Gastro-programs for June! :)

Hey Guys! We are nearly at the beginning of SUMMER, 

(although the weather has another opinion),

 even some of us has reached his/her Vacation time! :) 

/not me, I still have 1 exam left../ 

But if You're coming here this month, or if You are just interested in our country, I'm sharing some

really enjoyable gastro-programs,

 to You! :) 

So, be prepared, there will be beers, strawberries, strudels... See below ;)

Gastro-programs in Spring

Hey Guys! :)  I hope You all enjoy the week-end, unfortunately the weather makes that a little bit harder...


But spring Will come, someday, but the programs and festivals are surely coming! :)

Here are a bunch of them for You. If You come here to visit our little country, You should pop in to one or two gastronomic festivals, too, to feel the spirit. :)

Carnival Doughnuts

Hello Sweethearts! :) Spring came at last! :D YAY!!! :D

But if You haven't celebrated enough the end of winter , this dessert is the most popular dessert these times. Carnival Donuts. And some of them has the famous light ribbon on the side! :D 

Busó festivities at Mohács

Masked end-of-winter carnival custom

Party-time, huh? :D But what a party! It's not an ordinary mask wearing party, but a traditional, an entertaining, and a lovely event! 

 I must tell about it, to You, You will love it! :)

During the 7-12 of February a magical festival is on, in the Hungarian town, Mohács...

Scary  masks, shepherd's furs, funny programs, and winter-shooing! :D

Visiting the biggest Christmas fair in Budapest

I've visited the Christmas fair in Vörösmarty square last night. I was curious about it, I like visiting it every year, it always brings me the Christmas spirit, and this time wasn't an exception, either. So let's see what shall we find there this year! :)

This is the 14th time, that this fair is organised, so we can say, that this is quite a new custom here. Originally this came from Vienna, especially from queen Maria Teresa, who has the first Christmas tree in our country.  But every time it's worth going and looking this fair, the atmosphere is fantastic. :)

Santa Claus Festival

Santa Claus Festival

Gastro-programs for November

Gastro-programs for November

November is all about geese. We can find events, and festivals around Saint Martin's day mainly everywhere, when the most popular meal is the goose with the drink -the new wine. 
What is the connection between the geese and St. Martin? 
You can read it here: http://h2g2.com/approved_entry/A17953608 

(picture is from www.pannonhalma.hu)

But let's move to the gastroprograms: