Sensory judging of the 1,366 samples entered into the Brillante 2026 International Pálinka and Spirits Competition—held as a side event of the Gyula Pálinka Festival—began on Thursday at the Almásy Castle in Gyula.
There is something special about a global success coming close to home. It’s not an unattainable luxury, nor a rare treasure locked behind glass, but a bottle of wine you can pick off the store shelf for a weekend dinner. A Tokaji Szamorodni has now delivered exactly that experience: it won a gold medal at […]
One of Debrecen’s most colorful student events is set to return this spring. The International Food Day 2026, organized by the International Student Union – ISU Debrecen, will take place on April 24, 2026, offering visitors a chance to taste dishes from around the world in a single location.
Instead of late May, the MBH Bank Gourmet Festival will be held this year from June 4–7 at the Millenáris, with a special focus on Hungarian countryside, local flavors, and traditional dishes.
When winter finally loosens its grip, nature seems to come back to life almost overnight. In some forests, fresh, bright green leaves appear on the forest floor, and the air carries a distinctive, slightly garlicky scent. These signs unmistakably show that you have entered an area where wild garlic grows.
In the 1960s, Hungary underwent numerous transformative changes, which were reflected even on store shelves. Among the new products arriving were so-called “mood-enhancing” items—not only alcoholic beverages in this case.
In recent years, the number of people who consciously reduce their meat consumption or eliminate it entirely from their diets has increased significantly. Plant-based nutrition is not just a trend: for many, health, ethical, or environmental considerations lie behind the decision. However, the different meat-free diets can easily confuse those interested, as there are several […]
For many, spinach is primarily known as the favorite strength source of the cartoon character Popeye, but it actually offers much more for maintaining health. Even though some people dislike its taste or texture, it’s worth taking a closer look at the positive effects this leafy green can have, especially for eye health.
The number of Hungarikums has reached 100 with the addition of tepertős pogácsa (pork crackling pastry) and Vecsés sauerkraut, the Ministry of Agriculture (AM) announced.
Cabbage has visibly returned to the spotlight in recent years. Not as a passing trend, but as a reinterpreted staple ingredient. In contemporary gastronomy, texture, crunch, and layering are increasingly emphasized—and cabbage excels in all three. It can be served raw in salads, fermented, grilled, steamed, or even roasted whole—showing a different side in every […]
