Testimonials

Several of our guests have written about their trips to Hungary, including their time spent with Taste Hungary.

  • We organized a custom beekeeping tour for an aspiring American beekeeper. Here is her recap.
  • We spent an afternoon with 20 US math students touring the market, having lunch, and watching a strudel demonstration. This is what they thought.
  • A guest for whom we designed a weekend wine tasting itinerary in Villány blogged about her experience here.
  • In November 2009 we held a pálinka tasting dinner for NAWA (the North American Women’s Association). Here is what they wrote about it in their newsletter: On November 20th, a chilly Friday evening, several NAWA members and our spouses and friends enjoyed a wonderful evening experiencing Hungary’s pálinka renaissance with Taste Hungary. The event was held at the Első Pesti Rétesház (First Strudel House Restaurant), an enchanting venue filled with traditional décor and wonderful old photos of the owner’s family. We began the evening with a fun informative movie on the art and history of strudel making followed by an up-close demonstration. We were all invited to take part in the strudel making process and were amazed at the abilities of the chef. Next, we moved on to a delicious five-course dinner which featured Hungarian flavors paired with artisan pálinka provided by the Zsindelyes Distillery, a family-owned distillery located in the northeastern town of Érpatak. A representative from the distillery was on hand to introduce each pálinka and discuss the production process, culture behind it and its important role in Hungary’s culture. The food was exceptional with my personal favorite being the the cabbage strudel with sour cream and chive sauce. The pálinka was strong and some of us had more difficulties than others actually getting it down without! a grimace. By the end of the evening, our appetites and thirst were sated, our knowledge of pálinka had grown exponentially and we all went home nice and toasty!
  • Sue Doeden, a food writer in Minnesota, chronicled her trip—including her time spent in the countryside with us—on her blog.
  • Another guest, who went on a market tour with us, mentioned us on her gluten-free kitchen blog.