Best cocktail bars in Prague

The Prague bar scene is diverse and vibrant. There are many bars, clubs and lounges that cater to different tastes, from traditional Czech pubs to modern cocktail bars. Prague has a rich nightlife culture, and its bar scene is well-known for its unique atmosphere, live music, and diverse range of drinks. The city is also … Read more

The best ice cream in Prague

Summer is hot in Prague and there are a lot of ice-cream sellers. Just few of them make their ice cream from the real fruit, without flavor and coloring agents. And then it tastes how it should taste. Strawberry like strawberry, walnut like walnut. Simply great. I’ve seen a lot of ice cream shops in … Read more

Traditional Czech Christmas cookies

There are hundreds types of Christmas cookies, differing in shape, color and taste. For each of them, there are countless of recipes – some are even traditional family methods. Recipes are inherited from generation to generation. During Christmas visits, you taste a lot of cookies from distant family, friends and acquaintances. Comparing who has the … Read more

Gingerbreads / Perníčky

Painted gingerbreads

Gingerbread cookies are a great Christmas cookie in how long they last (I mean if don’t eat them in a while). You can start making them in September and decorate them in December. But at the same time, they need to rest for at least two weeks, so if you don’t make it in time, … Read more

Czech Christmas linzer cookies / Linecké

Linzer cookies

Linzer wheels, hearts, stars, or flowers are the most popular Christmas sweets, only vanilla rolls or gingerbreads can compete with them. Ingredients (40 linzer cookies) 210 g flour 140 g mutter 70 g icing sugar 2 egg yolks (or 1 whole egg) vanilla sugar šťáva z půlky citronu half teaspoon of baking powder Knead the … Read more

Czech braided Christmas bread / Vánočka

Czech christmas bread - vánočka

It wouldn’t be Christmas without Christmas bread. In Czech we call it “vánočka“. I love to eat it on holidays mornings with not a thin layer of butter or butter and jam and a cup of hot cocoa or later in the afternoon with creamy eggnog. Ingredients (1 kg Christmas bread) Dough: 500 g flour … Read more

Czech Christmas Bear paws / Pracny

Christmas bear paws

Cocoa bear paws with cinnamon, cloves, and not only taste but also smell beautiful. And especially they are the least laborious Christmas cookies, so it’s worth not missing them. Ingredients (40 bear paws) 200 g flour 90 g icing sugar 80 g milled almonds 160 g butter 1 egg 2 spoons of cocoa powder cinnamon … Read more