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In my Budapest kitchen - July 2017

2/7/2017

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Saint Stephen (Szent Istvan), King of Hungary, which sits on Gellért Hegy overlooking the Danube River and Szabadság híd (Liberty or Independence Bridge) - Liz Posmyk
Greetings to you from Budapest in Hungary, where my summer holidays will soon be drawing to a close. This postcard depicts a stone statue of Saint Stephen (Szent István, 969-1038), King of Hungary, which sits on Gellért Hegy (hill) with the Danube River and Szabadság híd (Liberty Bridge) as the magnificent backdrop. It is one of my absolute favourite monuments in this most beautiful city.

Having spent a month travelling through Peter's homeland in the UK, we arrived in Budapest and caught the train north to my mother's town of Sátoraljaújhely, which is in the Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén county, bordering with Slovakia. After walking in the footsteps of my maternal forebears for almost a week, we travelled back to Budapest, the birthplace of my father.

A few weeks on and it's now almost time to go home to Australia. I am very much looking forward to seeing my son and daughter again. That said, I will be leaving Hungary with something of a heavy heart, because I feel so strongly bonded to the land of my ancestors.

In Budapest, the Adina Apartment Hotel in District XIII has been our home base once again, and I cannot sing its praises highly enough. The property is exceptionally well-appointed; quiet, clean, modern, stylish and comfortable. I would also like to make mention of the warm welcome, and outstanding service and attention to detail provided by hotel management and all of the staff. It has been faultless. We will most certainly be coming back here for another long-term stay.
Vistas over District XIII Budapest from the Adina Apartment Hotel - Liz Posmyk
Vistas over District XIII Budapest from our living room at the Adina Apartment Hotel.
Our one-bedroom apartment has a full-sized, well equipped kitchen. With an Aldi supermarket one block away, and one of Budapest's busiest produce markets at the other end of the street, we have been able to shop fresh and cook for ourselves. That said, there are also numerous cafés and étterem (eateries) in close proximity, along with dozens of little shops selling just about everything you may need.
zöldség-gyümölcs - vegetables fruit store in Budapest - Liz Posmyk
Little shop selling zöldség and gyümölcs (vegetables and fruit).

So, let's now take a peek at the good things in my Budapest kitchen:
Sweet Hungarian Paprika - Liz Posmyk
Édes (sweet) Hungarian paprika, the essential ingredient in the Magyar kitchen.
Freshly baked pastries filled with Hungarian Turó - Liz Posmyk
Fresh pastries filled with turó (Hungarian farm cheese), still warm, from a nearby bakery.
Peppered salmon ready for the oven or grill - Liz Posmyk
Fresh salmon with peppercorns, ready for the oven or grill, bought from Aldi.
Hungarian waxed pepper - Liz Posmyk
Hungarian wax pepper (semi sweet-tasting rather than hot).
Fresh pékség - Liz Posmyk
Fresh pékség (baked goods) are exceptionally good in Hungary.
Lunch in Budapest - Liz Posmyk
Our Magyar lunch - pékség with salad and a selection of cold cuts.
Hungarian cseresznye - Liz Posmyk
A bowl of sweet cherries (cseresznye) fresh from the market.
Mini bottles of Kräuter Bitters from Aldi - Liz Posmyk
We're looking forward to sampling this Kräuter Bitters, bought from Aldi.
Gösser Citron beer - Liz Posmyk
Peter's favourite zingy Gösser beer with lemon (alcoholic or non-alcoholic available).
Carling Cherry Cider - Liz Posmyk
Another of Peter's favourites, Carling cherry cider.
Ripe peaches - Liz Posmyk
Ripe and ready to eat peaches.
Creamed Turó cottage cheese - Liz Posmyk
Naughty but nice, creamed Turó with vanilla and sultanas, available everywhere here.
Budpest breakfast bowl - Liz Posmyk
Breakfast bowl with toasted muesli, fresh fruit and creamed turó (farm cheese).
Chocolates from around the world - Liz Posmyk
Exquisite chocolates from around the world, purchased from Budapest chocolate shops.
Egg white facial soap from Sweden - Liz Posmyk
And finally, egg-white facial soap from Sweden. Highly recommended for the busy traveller.

This month's IMK is part In my Kitchen and part travel log. I'm linking up with host, Sherry from Sherry's Pickings, and a bunch of other talented food blogger friends from around the world. Please pop in and say hi from me! As we are still travelling, I may not publish as often as in the past. Please kindly bear with me. 

It's your turn now, dear Good Things readers. Tell me, what's happening in your July kitchen. And is it summer or winter in your part of the world?
46 Comments
mae link
2/7/2017 07:08:56 am

Hi Lizzy,
Your foods of Budapest are fascinating. I was there only briefly just after the end of the Communist regime, and I think things have changed amazingly. Thanks for this.

I hear you couldn't leave a comment on my blog. I have now changed the allowed commenters to "anyone" though still will be having them held for approval before posting to stop spammers.

best... mae at maefood.blogspot.com

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Lizzy
2/7/2017 08:51:36 am

Hi Mae, Budapest is foodie heaven as far as I'm concerned. Thanks so much for stopping by, and thanks for changing the commentability on your blog. xx

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Eha
2/7/2017 10:37:16 pm

Hello Mae . . . I was 'there' for a summer actually DURING the Communist regime . . . somewhat scary as I was born in Estonia and my late father was, well . . . actually no probs during a rather lengthy stay . . . . during all my many years of travel I have never ever enjoyed such a culture or friendly country in the world . . . [I still softly smile that the most senior Russian Air Force officer re St Petersburg paid me the ultimate honour of asking for my hand in marriage then and there . . . ]

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Lizzy
3/7/2017 12:44:26 am

Ah Eha, sweet sweet memories. xx

Peter
2/7/2017 08:52:00 am

OMG I am so going to miss all this!!!!

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Lizzy
2/7/2017 08:52:20 am

Tell me about it, love!

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Simone Mason
2/7/2017 08:53:09 am

Lizzie, I've been following your travels on insta and have felt quite envious. Hungary is now on my bucket list!!! The Adina Hotel as well.

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Lizzy
3/7/2017 12:44:04 am

Thanks so much x

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Kellie@foodtoglow link
2/7/2017 09:57:45 am

What a unique post! I love how you've combined your 'in my kitchen' with your base in Budapest. This city is definitely on my must-visit-soon list, and I will have to revisit this post for food names and your hotel. Have a safe and comfortable trip home to Canberra :-)

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Lizzy
3/7/2017 12:43:52 am

Hi Kellie, thanks so much for your very kind words. Yes, definitely. I cannot recommend the Adina and its locality highly enough! Well away from those pesky "tourists" too!

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Mandy link
2/7/2017 10:14:20 am

Glorious!
:-) Mandy xo

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Lizzy
3/7/2017 12:43:04 am

Hi Mandy, thanks so much!

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Glenda link
2/7/2017 01:29:29 pm

Hi Liz, lucky you, having a Budapest kitchen. It looks wonderful. Glad to hear you've had a great time.

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Lizzy
3/7/2017 12:42:51 am

Hiya Glenda, it's been amazing. xx

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David link
2/7/2017 02:40:16 pm

Such fun to follow your trip! The paprika looks so good, but the chocolates made my heart sing!

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Lizzy
3/7/2017 12:42:32 am

Oh David, those chocolates, especially the little ones with fig. Exquisiteness!

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Amanda link
2/7/2017 05:44:42 pm

I've been following your trip with more than a twinge of envy. What a wonderful opportunity for you both - and what gorgeous summer fruits!

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Lizzy
3/7/2017 12:42:05 am

Thank you Amanda, enjoy your travels as well. Will look forward to your postcards. I'm not yet home and can hardly wait to come back!

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Sherry m link
2/7/2017 06:32:02 pm

Hi liz
Thanks hugely for joining in this month from Budapest:). I remember staying in a huge apartment near the main railway station for only $10 a night! And you could buy a plate of pasta for $1! Good times... All those foodstuffs look fabulous. Hope you enjoyed the air race. Cheers. X

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Lizzy
3/7/2017 12:41:27 am

Hiya Sherry, the Red Bull Air Race was awesome! We watched the prac sessions from numerous locations, as you will have seen on my Instagram posts. We didn't go back on the Race Day, as it was too crowded and way too hot. Cheers and thanks for the good wishes xx

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Penny link
2/7/2017 07:18:57 pm

Gorgeous photos! Clear writing - I was smiling as I read and looked at those beautiful pictures. Well OS's loss will be our gain when we get you back again soon. You are missing minus 8 at night! Will invite you over to sit in front of the fire and have hot soup some time. - Pen.

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Lizzy
3/7/2017 12:39:51 am

Thank you so much, lovely Penny. Eeeks! I've been watching the weather reports with trepidation! CC arrives/d home today and will reveal all. It's been glorious here, positively glorious in so many respects. xx

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John / Kitchen Riffs link
2/7/2017 07:33:47 pm

What neat travels you guys are having! Gotta get to Budapest one of these days. :-)

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Lizzy
3/7/2017 12:48:28 am

Oh John, yes, you simply must!

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Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella link
2/7/2017 07:39:05 pm

Such an interesting look into your kitchen Lizzy! Looks like you had a wonderful time :)

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Lizzy
3/7/2017 12:40:16 am

Thank you Lorraine, still "having"... making the most of our last week here. x

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Eha
2/7/2017 09:19:52 pm

Have laughed and cried and remembered and been SO happy you again have been able to share!! Thought you were still in the UK!!! Your first photo from 'The Hill' is the very, very, very [three lines!] I have ever seen taken so well from the site! Thank you!!! I miss it! You will miss it! Life !!!!!

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Lizzy
3/7/2017 12:38:38 am

Dearest Eha, thank you so much. I will miss it very much indeed! Hungary really is like being home to me! That statue, I love it so. Am going to try and find a small ornamental version of it. Much love xx

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Eha
3/7/2017 01:10:33 am

Liz . . . unless one has been, and as a traveller, not as a tourist, how can one make others understand and appreciate . . . some can be satisfied. . . some just may not care to understand . . . . my apologies for the above but what happened 'shocked' much of Hungary of the time, delighted me and I wish I had had the guts' . . . . . .

Maeve Zomanski
3/7/2017 12:45:22 am

I read this post with great interest; especially re the hotel.We're in the process of planning our Budapest trip. Thanks for sharing.

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Jenni
3/7/2017 04:54:11 am

Hi Lizzy. I certainly endorse your comments re the Adina. Yup, Budapest is an amazing place to visit!

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Lizzy
3/7/2017 10:04:43 am

Thanks so much, Jenni! I'm so glad that you and John enjoyed your stay at the Adina Budapest. It was such a delight to meet you and spend time in your company. Hope you are now home safe and sound. Talk soon xx

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Gerlinde link
3/7/2017 11:20:03 pm

Budapest is definitely on my bucket list.

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Sandra Gay link
4/7/2017 12:53:29 am

Lovely to get a snapshot of Budapest's foodie attractions. All those wonderful memories and inspirational food experiences will be the best sort of souvenir to bring home. X

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bushboy link
4/7/2017 02:06:23 am

What a lovely selection from your Budapest kitchen. It has made me feel so hungry and head to the kitchen to create a delicious dinner.

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Francesca link
4/7/2017 04:15:59 am

You sound like you are really enjoying being in the home of your ancestors. I feel like reaching into the screen and grabbing one of those cheese fill pastries- they look so perfect for breakfast, European style.

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SallyBR link
4/7/2017 05:08:58 pm

Absolutely awesome post! Not even sure what I loved the most, perhaps the breads?

what a great summer, and gave me the desire to travel to far away, exotic spots...

(I made an IMK post this month, after 3 months break!)

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Chris Riley link
4/7/2017 07:07:52 pm

Wow, those pastries, and those peaches - looked good enough to eat that's for sure. Now I'm hungry!

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Tandy | Lavender and Lime link
5/7/2017 02:27:36 am

So glad you managed to get a post up! Thanks for sharing your Budapest kitchen. Enjoy the cherries. Safe travels back.

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Anna Johnston link
6/7/2017 08:58:31 pm

It's like peeking into another world.... good stuff Lovely.

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Eva Taylor link
7/7/2017 07:09:07 am

What a beautiful collection of things in your kitchen. Traveling for two months must be exhausting, my longest holiday was just over three weeks and I was ready to get back to my own bed. This winter, we've rented a house in Arizona for a month, I'm looking forward to being away that long but I'm also rather apprehensive.

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Laura | Tutti Dolci link
7/7/2017 04:55:17 pm

Beautiful, Liz! Sounds like you are having a wonderful trip!

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Napoli Restaurant Alert link
8/7/2017 04:47:52 am

I'm not sure what is better - the pastries or the view from the bridge!

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Andrea
9/7/2017 10:48:57 pm

Hi Liz,
your kitchen looks awesome, I loved the ingrediants highlighted especially the Hungarian Paprika. Looks like you are having a fabulous trip!
Looking forward to more posts from you
Andrea xx

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Moya link
9/7/2017 11:55:06 pm

Hi Liz, Budapest, sound like a wonderful place to visit which I hope to see one day. Looks like you had had lots of lovely eats in you holiday kitchen... that cherry cider looks very refreshing and of course it's hard no to have a kitchen without some homely bread :)

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Gretchen link
20/7/2017 06:28:01 am

It was so fun watching all your travels on Instagram. So many yummy foods, so many ice creams! Glad you had a such a nice home base and were able to explore so much.

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