World Cup: Slovak game food
On Tuesday, June 15th, Slovakia will make an appearance in its first-ever World Cup game as an independent country. The 7:30 ET match will pit Slovakia against New Zealand. Do toho, Slovensko! (Let’s go, Slovakia). Thinking of the game I realized I have no idea what could be considered Slovak “game food”. You know, how here in the USA friends get together before football to grill burgers and hot-dogs and drink few cold ones. Well, beer (pivo) is definitely part of game watching in Slovakia. So are salty peanut flavored snacks called chrumky. But to find out more, I asked Read the Rest…
Slovak Grandmothers
The story of Slovak food would not be complete without mentioning the true artists of Slovak cooking, the Slovak grandmothers. Call them starká, babička or babka, these women can turn the simplest ingredients into the most amazing meals. In their hands, flour and water become melt-in-your mouth fluffy buchty, cuts of meat turn into juicy rezeň, and chicken becomes the most delicious chicken noodle soup you have ever tasted. Both of my grandmothers are amazing cooks. However, it is my mom’s mom, Terka, who holds a special place in my heart when it comes to cooking. To me she embodies Read the Rest…
Guide to Slovak Snacks and Wafers
Your visit to Slovakia will not be complete without trying our delicious snacks and sweet wafers (keksy). Although much has changed since the fall of Communism, these remnant of my childhood are luckily still around! The packaging has changed for some, but the original taste is still there. Read on to learn more about the traditional Slovak snacks. Salty Snacks Here are my three favorite salty snacks: zemiakové lupienky, chrumky and slané tyčinky (clockwise). Zemiakové Lupienky (potato crisps) – these white chips are made out of 35% potato starch, 19% potato flour, vegetable oil and salt. They have a unique Read the Rest…