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Torportus Pogacsa ~ Hungarian Savory Scone

One of the more amazing things about Hungarian culture is the incredibly tasty food. If you have not ventured into Hungarian cuisine, I would encourage you to do so. There are many dishes that are made easily enough at home. That being said, there are still a number of specialty items people would just rather [...]

Greetings! We hope you are taking care of yourself during the heat and humidity of summertime! If you get an opportunity to travel to any outdoor Hungarian festivals please try to stay in the shade, wear sunblock, and drink plenty of water! * * * * * * A Branch in our Family Tree As [...]

Some Szabo, Horvath, Ladanyi, Kiss, Csizmadia Genealogy

The baby in this photo is my dad, Elmer Szabó. His parents were Stephen Szabó and Clara (Horváth). His grandparents were József Horváth and Klári (Ladányi). József came to the US in 1906. Klári and little Clara came over in 1907. They were from Tiszakeszi and we still have relatives there. We were able to [...]

Newsletter #62

June 2011 Magyar Marketing Newsletter #62 Sziasztok! We have changed our website! We would love for you to take some time to look around it and let us know what you think. We are excited about several of our new features. Please visit magyarmarketing.com/ to see what is new and to also re-register because your [...]

Magyar Marketing Newsletter #61 Greetings! Summertime brings so many Hungarian festivals! Will you be attending any? Here is a listing of some upcoming Hungarian events we will be participating in. Please let us know if you plan on attending so we can keep our eyes out for you and definitely stop by our booth and [...]

We have heard from clubs across the country and some are frustrated by dwindling membership and participation. Sometimes the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th generations are not connected to or are falling away from some of the important Hungarian traditions that were typically encouraged through local Hungarian Clubs. From my own experience, I grew up near [...]

We are glad you have stopped by at Cultural Connections! Our goal is to help you get connected with and engaged in your Hungarian heritage. There are many ways to learn and share your experiences as a Hungarian. Even if you are the only Hungarian for miles around, you can practice Hungarian cooking and enlighten [...]

Boldog Husvéti Ünnepeket! Happy Easter!
Spring is coming and soon Easter will be here before you know it! If you grew up with Hungarian traditions in your home, maybe you remember the wonderful smell of kalács, kifli, or rétes baking in the oven or maybe you helped with sausage and hurka preparations. Next month I will share a recipe for rakot krumpli–it is one of my favorite dishes and is a great way to use up all those hard boiled eggs from Easter! Many Hungarian traditions revolve around food so if you start looking, you will surely find one that appeals to your inner cook!

Sült libamájszeletek ~ Roasted Goosliver Slices

(for 4 persons) Preparation Soak 700-750 g goose liver for one hour in sufficient cold milk to cover, then drain and wipe dry. Braise 1.5 kg diced goose fat with 30-40 cl cold water and 1 medium onion cut into quarters, then reduce the liquid until only the fat is left and strain. Heat the [...]

Körözött juhtúró ~ Spicy Ewe Cheese Spread

Ingredients 100 g/4 oz soft ewe cheese, 100g/4 oz butter, 2 teaspoon paprika, 2 teaspoon mustard, 2 tablespoon beer, half teaspoon ground caraway seeds, 1 bunch chopped chives or 1 tablespoon chopped onion to garnish. Preparation Work with the cheese and butter at room temperature. Mix all the ingredients thoroughly together to make a smooth [...]