The Hotel Gellért from a strange point of view. I took this photo from my car waiting at the red lamp. This hotel is famous of its spa in Budapest.
Hotel Gellért
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Monthly Archives: June 2009
Frigo’s Budapest
Frigo has sent me this photo. It was taken from the Moscow square, Budapest and this building is the headquarter of the Hungarian Postal Service.
Like a village
Looks like a village. Where the highest point is the roof of the church that you can see over the trees even from a distance. But this is not a village. Its in Budapest.:)
Zannnie’s Budapest – Parliament Building
Gothic Revival | I guess this was how it charms me … Be it from far or seeing it this near, hard to describe how much I like love this architecture. I just felt I never get enough of it. And you?
+++++ Today’s Hungarian Salad Recommendation: Uborka Saláta
Uborka is the cucumber and this salad simply consists of vinegar, white pepper, salt and fresh dill added to the sliced cucumber. Of course, and lots of sour cream!! +++++
Knowing
Yesterday we have watched the new Nicolas Cage movie called Knowing. It was very scarry to see the sun burning the entire planet…and driving home in the Budapest sunset we saw these lights.:)
dödölle
This is a very yummy and delicious Hungarian side dish which consists of some very simple ingredients such as potatoes, flour, fat, chilli, onions. The taste is made special somehow with the addition of the hungarian sour cream called ‘tejföl‘. See how everyone is preparing to pay with their Forints in the hand, eagerly waiting for this yummy food to be served :)
Csípőspaprikás!
In Budapest, my favourite is the MEDVE cheese :) Medve simply means ‘bear’ but this flavour is my favourite, the csípőspaprikás! It comes in 8 wedges in this round box, you can spread it on fresh breads or kifli. This type of red chilli shown on the packaging gives it a special taste.
+++++ Today’s Hungarian Side Dish Recommendation: Dödölle
Dödölle is a type of potato dumplings topped with sour cream and onions. +++++
Havanese – Momo
Our dog Momo resembles a Hungarian Puli. Actually he is a Havanese breed with a special black coat that is slightly wavy. In Spring, he loves being in the garden and exploring all the greens. He is a very harmonious, friendly and wonderful pet and we are both very glad to have him in our family!
+++++ Today’s Hungarian Soup Recommendation: Újházy Tyúkhúsleves
Újházy Chicken Soup is a soup invented by a charismatic actor Ede Újházy. This soup is made with a whole chicken. +++++
Hortobágyi húsos palacsinta
A basic Hungarian food. Hortobagyi húsos palacsinta. Its a sort of pancake filled with meat. So this pancake is not sweet but salty and very tasty:) And very heavy:)
in the Tabán
I love the mood of the Tabán. Its perfect for a picnic, not too crowded but fresh green in the heart of Budapest. This dog is not ours he was playing with his owner bringing back the tennisball:)
A Touch of Budapest City Life
This is just one of the elements of living in Budapest. It is a city sight. As well as a very real life yet ”arty” presentation including the popular Tram 4 that is swiftly approaching. It is just a simple moment. However it makes me re-look at this photo again and again. Did it have the same effect on you? :)
+++++ Today’s Hungarian Food Recommendation: Rakott Káposzta
Rakott Kelkáposzta is a cabbage casserole, a dish made by cooking the cabbage leaves in salty water, layering them with cooked rice and ground meat flavored with paprika, pouring sour cream on top and baking it in the oven. It is usually served with additional sour cream. +++++