The Hungarian Heritage Podcast

In this episode of the Hungarian Heritage Podcast I am thrilled to announce another exciting co-host collaboration! As many of you know, Season 3 has featured many new co-hosts, and all of them began with an episode recording, followed by a blossoming friendship that lead to new collaborative ideas. So, for those of you who have been listening to the podcast for a while, it will come as no surprise that my next co-host is Ilka Kocsis, author of Ilka's Kitchen Stories, Balassi summer program participant, and most importantly my friend.  Together, Ilka and I will be celebrating Australians with Hungarian heritage, and in this first episode of our Australian series we will be featuring Peter Sacket from the Hungarian folkdance group, Keszkenő. Listen closely and you'll hear the strength of Hungarian heritage in every step of this folk dance group. You will hear just how Hungarian Heritage strong the Keszkenő Folkdance group and Peter Sackett are as they continue to foster the growth and love of traditional Hungarian folk dancing in Western Australia. If you are interested in contacting my co-host Ilka Kocsis about her cookbook or her experience in the Balasssi program , I will leave her information below, and if you are interested in contacting Peter Sackett from the Keszkenő folk dance group, I will leave the dance group's contact information in below, as well. If you have feedback or questions about this episode or you would like to connect with me at the podcast, you will also find that information below. If you've enjoyed this episode and you're interested in learning more about this Hungarian Heritage community, please don't hesitate to reach out. I would love to hear from you. Our theme music is Hungarian Dance by Pony Music, used with special license from Envato Market. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen to your podcasts. Thanks again for listening, and until next time, make sure you Stay Hungarian Heritage Strong!  Sziastok!CONNECT with Ilka Kocsis Reach out through Instagram or Facebook to purchase her book. Instagram: @ilkas_kitchen_storiesFacebook: Ilka's Kitchen www.balassieducation.huCONNECT with Peter Sackett from the Keszkenő Folk Dance GroupEmail: keszkeno@outlook.comInstagram: @KeszkenőHungarianDanceGroupFacebook: Keszkenő Hungarian Folk Dance GroupCONNECT with the PodcastWebsite: www.myhungarianheritage.comEmail: Christine@myhungarianheritage.comInstagram: @hungarianheritagepodcastFacebook: Hungarian Heritage Podcast     

Welcome to this episode of the Hungarian heritage podcast where I am welcoming back my former guest and friend, Elizabeth Lukacs Chesla, author of You Cannot Forbid the Flower. She is back to help me announce that the podcast will be starting online book clubs in season 4 coming this fall. What originally started out as being a quick Kicsi pod episode to make this exciting announcement, turned into a full length episode that combines our collaborative announcement along with a larger clip from the episode where I interviewed Liz about her book in Season 2. Our inspiration for this new collaborative book club adventure is to provide a space for people to read books about our Hungarian Heritage by writers of Hungarian heritage. We are hoping to provide a way for us to connect more deeply with our own Hungarian family heritage by connecting more deeply with each other. This episode will also feature a portion of Elizabeth's original episode from season 2, which will enable you to draw additional Hungarian heritage connections by listening to Liz discuss her Hungarian heritage, her inspiration for writing the book, and so much more.  We hope that we have inspired you to join us this fall for our inaugural online book club. Information on how to purchase your copy of You Cannot Forbid The Flower can be found below. We will also send you reminders on social media about the first online book club date of September 25, 2025. We really hope you can join us for an evening of book discussion and Hungarian Heritage connection.  If you have feedback or questions about this episode or you would like to connect with me at the podcast, you will also find that information in the show notes. If you've enjoyed this episode and you're interested in learning more about this Hungarian Heritage community, please don't hesitate to reach out. I would love to hear from you.  Our theme music is Hungarian Dance by Pony Music, used with special license from Envato Market. Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review wherever you listen to your podcasts. Thanks again for listening, and until next time, make sure you Stay Hungarian Heritage Strong!  SziastokCONNECT with Elizabeth Lukacs CheslaWebsite and Email: www.elizabethchesla.com Instagram: @lizcheslaCONNECT with the Podcast Website: www.myhungarianheritage.com Email: Christine@myhungarianheritage.comInstagram: @hungarianheritagepodcastFacebook: Hungarian Heritage Podcast   

Welcome to this episode of the Hungarian Heritage Podcast where I am speaking with Timea Sipos. She is here to share with us about her translation courses where she guides her students to strengthen their English to Hungarian and Hungarian to English literature translations. As a lifelong writer and published author, Timea will talk about her love of writing, her inspiration for her stories and poems, her writing focused education, as well as her Hungarian heritage. Listen along as we discover and celebrate Timea's strong connection to her Hungarian heritage and find out how you can join one of her translation classes.  Make sure you stay tuned to my social media, as we will be giving away a copy of Timea's book of poetry, The Shapes our Tongues make, when season three ends. If you are interested in joining one of Timea's translation courses, you will find that information below, as well as, how you can get in contact with Timea through her website. If you have feedback or questions about this episode or you would like to connect with me at the podcast, you will also find that information below. If you've enjoyed this episode and you're interested in learning more about this Hungarian Heritage community, please don't hesitate to reach out. I would love to hear from you.  Our theme music is Hungarian Dance by Pony Music, used with special license from Envato Market. Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review wherever you listen to your podcasts. Thanks again for listening, and until next time, make sure you Stay Hungarian Heritage Strong!  SziastokCONNECT with Timea SiposWebsite: www.timeasipos.com Email: hello@timeasipos.comInstagram: @timeawritesCONNECT with the Podcast Website: www.myhungarianheritage.com Email: Christine@myhungarianheritage.comInstagram: @hungarianheritagepodcastFacebook: Hungarian Heritage Podcast    

Welcome back to Part 2 of our interview with Kati Csoman along with my co-host Dr. Anna Fenyvesi in our series of Celebrating Hungarian Heritage Together. If you haven't listened to part one of Kati's family story where she talks about her dad, Endre's emigration to the US and his contributions to the American Hungarian community, you can certainaly do that either before or after you listen to this episode. You will still be able to appreciate the Csoman family story regardless of which order you listen. In this episode we are picking up where we left off with the Csoman Family Legacy where you will hear all about Kati's  Hungarian American experiences as a first born American Hungarian of immigrants, and her continued contributions to the American Hungarian legacy. You will certainly feel the Hungarian connection when listening to Kati's story, and you will realize that you are not alone in your Hungarian Heritage journey. Listen along as we Celebrate Hungarian heritage together.If you're interested in purchasing a copy of Hungarian Roots and American Dreams, either in English or in Hungarian, or if you are interested in joining the Facebook group, you will find that information below, as well as, how you can get in contact with Dr. Anna Fenyvesi. If you're interested in getting in contact with Kati Csoman, please send us an email and we will forward your contact information to Kati with her permission. If you have feedback or questions about this episode or you would like to connect with me at the podcast, you will also find that information below. If you've enjoyed this episode and you're interested in learning more about this Hungarian Heritage community, please don't hesitate to reach out. I would love to hear from you. Our theme music is Hungarian Dance by Pony Music, used with special license from Envato Market. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen to your podcasts. Thanks again for listening, and until next time, make sure you Stay Hungarian Heritage Strong!  SziastokCONNECT with Dr. Anna Fenyvesi Instagram: @hungarianroots_americandreamsFacebook : Hungarian Roots and American DreamsEmail : fenyvesi@lit.u-szeged.huPurchase a copy of Hungarian Roots and American Dreams through this email: hungarianrootsamericandreams@rootstories.huCONNECT with the Podcast Website: www.myhungarianheritage.com Email: Christine@myhungarianheritage.comInstagram: @hungarianheritagepodcastFacebook: Hungarian Heritage Podcast  *If you would like to get in touch with Katie Csoman, you can reach out to either Anna or myself and we will connect you by email with Kati's permission.         

We are back with another episode in our series of Celebrating Hungarian Heritage Together!  In this episode I am thrilled to announce that my co-host will be Dr. Anna Fenveysi, and together we will be featuring Katie Csoman's Hungarian heritage story, which is featured in Hungarian Roots and American Dreams. As Kati shares her family's story, you will not only learn about her father's journey to the US  from Hungary in 1956, but you will learn about Kati's Hungarian parents and their contributions and involvement in their Hungarian community in Pennsylvania and in the surrounding regions. This episode is chock full of Hungarian heritage pride, and examples of supporting the American Hungarian community that we had to split this interview into two parts! You will certainly feel the Hungarian connection when listening to Kati's family story, and you will realize that you are not alone in your Hungarian Heritage journey. Listen along to part 1 of Kati Csoman's Hungarian Roots and American Dreams story as we Celebrate Hungarian Heritage Together. Don't forget to stay tuned because Part 2 is coming out next week, and if you think this episode had a lot of Hungarian heritage pride, just wait until you hear part 2. If you're interested in purchasing a copy of Hungarian roots and American Dreams,  either in English or in Hungarian, or if you are interested in joining the Facebook group that was mentioned in this episode, you will find that information below. If you have feedback or questions about this episode or you would like to connect with me at the podcast, you will also find that information below.  If you've enjoyed this episode and you're interested in learning more about this Hungarian Heritage community, please don't hesitate to reach out. I would love to hear from you.  Our theme music is Hungarian Dance by Pony Music, used with special license from Envato Market. Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review wherever you listen to your podcasts. Thanks again for listening, and until next time, make sure you Stay Hungarian Heritage Strong!  SziastokCONNECT with Dr. Anna Fenyvesi Instagram: @hungarianroots_americandreamsFacebook : Hungarian Roots and American DreamsEmail : fenyvesi@lit.u-szeged.huPurchase a copy of Hungarian Roots and American Dreams through this email: hungarianrootsamericandreams@rootstories.huCONNECT with the Podcast Website: www.myhungarianheritage.com Email: Christine@myhungarianheritage.comInstagram: @hungarianheritagepodcastFacebook: Hungarian Heritage Podcast  *If you would like to get in touch with Katie Csoman, you can reach out to either Anna or myself and we will connect you by email with Kati's permission.    

Welcome to this episode of the Hungarian Heritage Podcast. We are back with another episode in our series of Celebrating Hungarian Heritage Together! Previously my guests on the podcast, Reka Bakos and Dr. Anna Fenyvesi, the editors of Hungarian Roots and American Dreams, will be my co-hosts for various episodes during season 3, as we celebrate Hungarian Heritage Together. This collaborative  series will feature guests who contributed their personal and family's stories in Reka and Anna's newly released book. In this episode I am thrilled to announce that my co-host with be Reka Bakos, and together we will be featuring Julie Galatocky's Hungarian heritage story which is featured in Hungarian Roots and American Dreams. As Julie shares her family's story, you will not only learn about her family's journey from Hungary to America, but you will learn about Julie's Hungarian upbringing, her passion for genealogy research, her full circle connection with Sunday Soup, and of course when she finally met her Hungarian relatives for the first time. You will certainly feel the Hungarian connection when listening to Julie's story, and you will realize that you are not alone in your Hungarian Heritage journey. Listen along as we Celebrate Hungarian Heritage Together.If you have feedback or questions about this episode or you would like to connect with me at the podcast, you will also find that information below. If you've enjoyed this episode and you're interested in learning more about this Hungarian Heritage community, please don't hesitate to reach out. I would love to hear from you. Our theme music is Hungarian Dance by Pony Music, used with special license from Envato Market. Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review wherever you listen to your podcasts. Thanks again for listening, and until next time, make sure you Stay Hungarian Heritage Strong! CONNECT with Reka Bakos Instagram: @hungarianroots_americandreamsFacebook : Hungarian Roots and American DreamsEmail : reka.bakos@rootstories.huPurchase a copy of Hungarian Roots and American Dreams through this email: hungarianrootsamericandreams@rootstories.huCONNECT with the Podcast Website: www.myhungarianheritage.com Email: Christine@myhungarianheritage.comInstagram: @hungarianheritagepodcastFacebook: Hungarian Heritage Podcast  *If you would like to get in touch with Julie Galatocky, you can reach out to either Reka or myself and we will connect you by email with Julie's permission.   

Welcome to this episode of the Hungarian Heritage Podcast. I am thrilled to welcome back, Dr. Anna Fenyvesi. As many of you know, Anna has been my guest on an episode when we discussed her role as co-editor of the Hungarian Roots and American Dreams book, and she has also co-hosted episodes with me as we Celebrated Hungarian Heritage Together when we interviewed contributing authors and their stories that were included in Hungarian Roots and American Dreams. On this episode of the podcast, Dr. Anna Fenyvesi's is here in her professional role as a Sociolinguist. She is an Associate Professor and the Director of the Institute of English and American Studies at the University of Szeged in Hungary, and on today's episode, she will discuss her research as a Fulbright Scholar that she recently completed at the University of West Virginia where she studied the linguistic heritage of American Hungarians in Appalachia. We discuss how Americans use and speak the Hungarian language outside of Hungary, how we establish our social relationships through language, and what factors affect language integration. Not only that, but we also talk about Anna's cemetery visits and the interviews she conducted with Hungarian decedents in the Appalachian region. I am sure that you will enjoy this episode, because you will be able to make so many connections to your Hungarian relatives that emigrated from Hungary to other places in the world. If you are interested in contacting Dr. Anna Fenyvesi, you can find that information below, as well as, how you can purchase a copy of her book, Hungarian Roots and American Dreams, either in English or in Hungarian. If you have feedback or questions about this episode or you would like to connect with me at the podcast, you will also find that information below. If you've enjoyed this episode and you're interested in learning more about this Hungarian Heritage community, please don't hesitate to reach out. I would love to hear from you. Our theme music is Hungarian Dance by Pony Music, used with special license from Envato Market. Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review wherever you listen to your podcasts. Thanks again for listening, and until next time, make sure you Stay Hungarian Heritage Strong!  SziastokCONNECT with Dr. Anna Fenzvesi Instagram: @hungarianroots_americandreamsFacebook : Hungarian Roots and American DreamsEmail : fenyvesi@lit.u-szeged.huPURCHASE A COPY  of Hungarian Roots and American Dreams through this email: hungarianrootsamericandreams@rootstories.huCONNECT with the Podcast Website: www.myhungarianheritage.com Email: Christine@myhungarianheritage.comInstagram: @hungarianheritagepodcastFacebook: Hungarian Heritage Podcast     

Welcome to this episode of the Hungarian Heritage Podcast. We are continuing our series of Celebrating Hungarian Heritage Together! As I have mentioned before,  my previous guests on the podcast, Reka Bakos and Dr. Anna Fenyvesi, the editors of Hungarian Roots and American Dreams, will be my co-hosts for various episodes during Season 3, as we celebrate Hungarian Heritage Together. This collaborative series will feature guests who have contributed their personal and family's stories in Reka and Anna's newly released book. In this episode I am thrilled to announce that my co-host with be Dr. Anna Fenyvesi, and together we will be featuring Dr. Rózsavőlgyi's  Hungarian Heritage story titled, "The Story of a 20th Century American Peregrination and its Tragic Consequences."  Along with my cohost, Dr. Anna Fenyvesi, we will also have Dr. Don Peckham, who co-authored the story with Anna, and Nóra Szentgyörgi, who is Dr. Rózsavölgyi's great granddaughter.  Listen along while we unpack the layers of research, family histories, and serendipitous meetings, as we discover why Dr. Rózsavőlgyi emigrated to the United States with his family, and why he and his family eventually returned to Hungary years later, not to mention all of the interesting things that happened after he returned. If you are interested in hearing more Hungarian Heritage stories from the Hungarian Roots and American Dreams book, you can purchase a copy of the book either in English or in Hungarian. That information will be located below. If you are interested in joining the Facebook group that was mentioned in this episode, you will find that information below, as well as, how you can get in contact with Dr. Anna Fenyvesti or Reka Bakos, the editors of Hungarian Roots and American Dreams. If you've enjoyed this episode and you're interested in learning more about this Hungarian Heritage community, please don't hesitate to reach out. I would love to hear from you. Our theme music is Hungarian Dance by Pony Music, used with special license from Envato Market. Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review wherever you listen to your podcasts. Thanks again for listening, and until next time, make sure you Stay Hungarian Heritage Strong!  SziastokCONNECT with Dr. Anna Fenzvesi Instagram: @hungarianroots_americandreamsFacebook : Hungarian Roots and American DreamsEmail : fenyvesi@lit.u-szeged.huCONNECT with co-editor Reka Bakos Instagram: @hungarianroots_americandreamsFacebook : Hungarian Roots and American DreamsEmail : reka.bakos@rootstories.huPURCHASE A COPY  of Hungarian Roots and American Dreams through this email: hungarianrootsamericandreams@rootstories.huCONNECT with the Podcast Website: www.myhungarianheritage.com Email: Christine@myhungarianheritage.comInstagram: @hungarianheritagepodcastFacebook: Hungarian Heritage Podcast      

Sziastok! Welcome to this episode of the Hungarian Heritage Podcast. This shorter episode, or Kicsi Pod, kicsi meaning small, is a series within our season where we discuss smaller topics in between some of our longer interview episodes! So let's get started with our Episode 6 kicsi pod with my guest Gabi Vajtay, the director of the Reconnect Hungary Birthright Program. If you are interested in applying  for this summer's Reconnect Hungary birthright trip there is still time! Just log onto the Reconnect website and start your application today!.  You can find more information in the show notes below about how to get in touch with Reconnect Hungary or me at the podcast. SziastokCONNECT with Reconnect Hungary Instagram: @reconnecthungaryFacebook : Reconnect HungaryApply on Reconnect's website:  https://reconnecthungary.org/CONNECT with the Podcast Website: www.myhungarianheritage.com Email: Christine@myhungarianheritage.comInstagram: @hungarianheritagepodcastFacebook: Hungarian Heritage Podcast  

Welcome to this episode of the Hungarian Heritage Podcast. Today we are speaking with Stephen Dalina and he is here to tell us all about his amazing experience last summer on the Reconnect Hungary Birthright trip. Stephen is here to share with us about the application and interview process, as well as, all of the fantastic things that are included by Reconnect Hungary in this program. You will also hear about the daily, culturally enriching experiences, both in Budapest and outside of the city. The deep Hungarian cultural connections, the amazing food, and the lifelong friendships you will make with Reconnect's Hungarian Birthright trip is something that you will never forget. If you are not yet familiar with Reconnect Hungary's Birthright program, or you have been thinking about submitting your application, after you hear Stephen recount his culturally fulfilling experience, you will definitely want to submit your application to Reconnect Hungary immediately after this episode. If you are ready to submit your application for this summer's Reconnect Hungary Birthright trip, the information on how to apply can be found below. Like Stephen said, why not me? So why not you?! Take the next step and send in your application today!If you have feedback or questions about this episode or you would like to connect with me at the podcast, you will also find that information below. If you've enjoyed this episode and you're interested in learning more about this Hungarian Heritage community, please don't hesitate to reach out. I would love to hear from you. Our theme music is Hungarian Dance by Pony Music, used with special license from Envato Market. Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review wherever you listen to your podcasts. Thanks again for listening, and until next time, make sure you Stay Hungarian Heritage Strong!  CONNECT with Reconnect Hungary Instagram: @reconnecthungaryFacebook : Reconnect HungaryApply on Reconnect's website:  https://reconnecthungary.org/CONNECT with the Podcast Website: www.myhungarianheritage.com Email: Christine@myhungarianheritage.comInstagram: @hungarianheritagepodcastFacebook: Hungarian Heritage Podcast  

Welcome to this episode of the Hungarian Heritage Podcast. We are back with another episode in our series of Celebrating Hungarian Heritage Together! Previously my guests on the podcast, Reka Bakos and Dr. Anna Fenyvesi, the editors of Hungarian Roots and American Dreams, will be my co-hosts for various episodes during season 3, as we celebrate Hungarian Heritage Together. This collaborative  series will feature guests who contributed their personal and family's stories in Reka and Anna's newly released book. In this episode I am thrilled to announce that my co-host with be Reka Bakos, and together we will be featuring Laura Csiszer's Hungarian heritage story, which is featured in Hungarian Roots and American Dreams. As Laura shares her family's story, you will not only learn about her family's journey from Hungary to America, but you will learn about Laura's decades of genealogy research, when she first had her breakthrough moment, her fantastic and fulfilling journey when she finally met her Hungarian relatives for the first time, as well as, some very interesting stories along the way. You will certainly feel the Hungarian connection when listening to Laura's story, and you will realize that you are not alone in your Hungarian Heritage journey. Listen along as we Celebrate Hungarian heritage together.If you're interested in purchasing a copy of Hungarian Roots and American Dreams,  either in English or in Hungarian, or if you are interested in joining the Facebook group that was mentioned in this episode, you will find that information below, as well as, how you can get in contact with Reka Bakos. If you have feedback or questions about this episode or you would like to connect with me at the podcast, you will also find that information below. If you've enjoyed this episode and you're interested in learning more about this Hungarian Heritage community, please don't hesitate to reach out. I would love to hear from you. Our theme music is Hungarian Dance by Pony Music, used with special license from Envato Market. Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review wherever you listen to your podcasts. Thanks again for listening, and until next time, make sure you Stay Hungarian Heritage Strong!  SziastokCONNECT with Reka Bakos Instagram: @hungarianroots_americandreamsFacebook : Hungarian Roots and American DreamsEmail : reka.bakos@rootstories.huPurchase a copy of Hungarian Roots and American Dreams through this email: hungarianrootsamericandreams@rootstories.huCONNECT with the Podcast Website: www.myhungarianheritage.com Email: Christine@myhungarianheritage.comInstagram: @hungarianheritagepodcastFacebook: Hungarian Heritage Podcast  *If you would like to get in touch with Laura Csiszer, you can reach out to either Reka or myself and we will connect you by email with Laura's permission.    

Welcome to this episode of the Hungarian Heritage Podcast. Staying true to the vision of connecting the circles of Hungarians around us, I would like to welcome all you to this new series of Celebrating Hungarian Heritage Together. Previously my guests on the podcast, Reka Bakos and Anna Fenyvesi, the authors of Hungarian Roots and American Dreams, will be my co-hosts for various episodes throughout season 3, as we celebrate Hungarian Heritage Together. This new series will feature guests who contributed their personal and family's stories in Reka and Anna's newly released book. In this episode I am thrilled to announce that my co-host with be Reka Bakos, and together we will be featuring Aaron Melville's Hungarian heritage story that was featured in Hungarian Roots and American Dreams. As Aaron shares his family's story, you will not only learn of his family's journey from Hungary to America, but you will learn about his clever genealogy research tactics that helped him connect more of the branches of his Hungarian family tree. Listen along as we Celebrate Hungarian heritage together. If you're interested in purchasing a copy of the book either in English or in Hungarian, or if you are interested in joining the Facebook groups that were mentioned in this episode, you will find that information below, as well as, how you can get in contact with Reka Bakos. If you have feedback or questions about this episode or you would like to connect with me at the podcast, you will also find that information below. If you've enjoyed this episode and you're interested in learning more about this Hungarian Heritage community, please don't hesitate to reach out. I would love to hear from you.  Our theme music is Hungarian Dance by Pony Music, used with special license from Envato Market. Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review wherever you listen to your podcasts. Thanks again for listening, and until next time, make sure you Stay Hungarian Heritage Strong!  SziasztokCONNECT with Reka Bakos Instagram: @hungarianroots_americandreamsFacebook : Hungarian Roots and American DreamsEmail : reka.bakos@rootstories.huPurchase a copy of Hungarian Roots and American Dreams through this email: hungarianrootsamericandreams@rootstories.huCONNECT with the Podcast Website: www.myhungarianheritage.com Email: Christine@myhungarianheritage.comInstagram: @hungarianheritagepodcastFacebook: Hungarian Heritage Podcast  *If you would like to get in touch with Aaron Melville, you can reach out to either Reka or myself and we will connect you by email with Aaron's permission.    

Welcome to this episode of the Hungarian Heritage Podcast, where I had the pleasure of speaking with Monika Marianna Kiss, a Hungarian born artist who has been involved in the arts since she was a young girl in Nyiregyhaza, Hungary. Monika is an award-winning opera singer, composer, actor, dancer, world traveler, and a critically acclaimed abstract painter. Monika will share where she draws inspiration for her abstract fine art paintings, her recent Hungarian American series of paintings, and we will also discuss her goals for opening an art gallery. Of course, we will also talk about Monika's Hungarian heritage journey to the United States, where she draws inspiration from the positive American spirit that she blends into the colorful palettes of her art. I am certainly excited to continue following Monika's art journey. Don't' forget to check below for information about how you can connect with Monika, and to find all of the places you can follow her on social media.  If you have feedback or questions about this episode or you would like to connect with me at the podcast, you will find all of the ways to contact me below.. If you've enjoyed this episode and you're interested in learning more about this Hungarian Heritage community, please don't hesitate to reach out. I would love to hear from you.  Our theme music is Hungarian Dance by Pony Music, used with special license from Envato Market. Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review wherever you listen to your podcasts. Thanks again for listening, and until next time, make sure you Stay Hungarian Heritage Strong!  SziastokCONNECT with Monika Marianna KissInstagram: @mkmfineartFacebook: Monika Marianna Kiss-HalleranWebsite: www.mkmfineart.com CONNECT with the Podcast Website: www.myhungarianheritage.com Email: Christine@myhungarianheritage.comInstagram: @hungarianheritagepodcastFacebook: Hungarian Heritage Podcast   

Welcome to this episode of the Hungarian Heritage Podcast. For this first episode of season 3, I had the pleasure of speaking with Reka Bakos, and Anna Fenyvesi, and they are the authors of the book, Hungarian Roots and American Dreams. Their book is a compilation of people telling stories about their Hungarian family members who emigrated to the United States from Hungary, and some who also returned to Hungary. We are going to discuss how their book started out as an idea about researching their own family trees and sharing stories about Hungarian Heritages. Then, shortly after Reka and Anna met,  the stars aligned for them and they collaborated to transform the collected stories into a new book that is dedicated to preserving and sharing the histories of Hungarian immigrants and their descendants. Listen along as we explore all of this, and so much more.Below, you will find information about how you can connect with Reka and Anna and for how you can purchase a copy of their new book. If you have feedback or questions about this episode or you would like to connect with me at the podcast, you will also find all of the ways to contact me below.  If you've enjoyed this episode and you're interested in learning more about this Hungarian Heritage community, please don't hesitate to reach out. I would love to hear from you. Thanks again for listening, and until next time, make sure you Stay Hungarian Heritage Strong!  CONNECT with Reka Bakos and Anna FenyvesiInstagram: @hungarianroots_americandreamsFacebook: Hungarian Roots and American DreamsAttend the Book Launch in Person  - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hungarian-roots-and-american-dreams-tracing-personal-history-tickets-965370548297Attend the Book Launch Online - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hungarian-roots-and-american-dreams-tracing-personal-history-tickets-991179974987CONNECT with the Podcast Website: www.myhungarianheritage.com Email: Christine@myhungarianheritage.comInstagram: @hungarianheritagepodcastFacebook: Hungarian Heritage Podcast  

On this Season 2 Finale Episode of the Hungarian Heritage Podcast, I again have the pleasure of speaking with Ilka Kocsis, the author of Ilka's Kitchen.  Like bookends to this season, Ilka was my first guest of Season 2, and now she is back on the podcast for the finale episode of Season 2 to talk about her experience as a winner and participant of the Balassi Summer University Scholarship Program in Budapest during the summer of 2023, which is organized by the Hungarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.  We are going to discuss all the details of Ilka's four week cultural immersion experience… from the application process, to the travel logistics, to the housing and food accommodations, and of course we will discuss the daily schedule of Hungarian language classes and cultural experiences included in the scholarship. Once you hear Ilka tell us about all of the amazing things that are included in this program, I am sure that you will want to apply for the scholarship for next summer. In this episode, Ilka and I will also discuss the SECOND edition of her cookbook memoir, Ilka's Kitchen, and all the new things that were added to make this second edition.  And…Typically, we begin each episode with my guest's Hungarian heritage, but we have already discussed this topic with Ilka when she was my first guest of Season 2, so if you missed that episode, you should go back and listen after this episode so you can hear more details about Ilka's family's journey from Hungary to Australia. But don't worry, those details aren't immediately necessary for you to enjoy today's topics. So let's get started with our season 2 finale episode that is jam packed important details and insightful conversations with Ilka Kocsis about the Balassi Summer University Program and her cookbook memoir, Ilka's Kitchen, edition 2. Below you will find information about how you can connect with Ilka to purchase a copy of her book. You will also find information about the Balassi Summer program and details about how you can apply for the scholarship.   Make sure you stay tuned to my social media for details about how you can enter to win a free copy of Ilka's Kitchen. If you have feedback or questions about today's episode, or you would like to connect with  me at the podcast, you will also find my email, social media  information, and podcast website in the show notes. If you've enjoyed this episode and you are interested in learning more about this Hungarian Heritage community that we are building, please don't hesitate to reach out, I would love to hear from you.CONNECT with The Balassi Summer University ProgramWebsite: www.balassieducation.huFacebook: Balassi Képzési Programok / Balassi Education Programs CONNECT with Ilka Kocsis Reach out through Instagram or Facebook to purchase her book. Instagram: @ilkas_kitchen_storiesFacebook: Ilka's Kitchen www.balassieducation.huCONNECT with the PodcastWebsite: www.myhungarianheritage.comEmail: Christine@myhungarianheritage.comInstagram: @hungarianheritagepodcastFacebook: Hungarian Heritage Podcast    

On this episode of the Hungarian Heritage podcast, I will be speaking with Michael Nemeth, or Hungarian Chef Michael as he is known on social media. Michael is here to tell us all about how he has fully embraced his Hungarian heritage by jumping into his Hungarian language learning and his adventurous Hungarian cooking both on in the stove in his apartment and out on the hiking trail in his bogracs.  You know we will, of course, start the discussion by talking about Michael's Hungarian heritage, and how his Hungarian lineage took a lucky turn allowing Michael to apply for dual citizenship. Along with Hungarian Chef Michael's adventures learning Hungarian and taking long hikes, stay tuned to hear all about how two more adventures that Michael has coming up very soon!  Don't forget to check the show notes for this episode to find out how you can connect with Michael and follow him on social media. Also, you should stay tuned to my social media so you can send Michael suggestions for his upcoming first trip to Hungary! If you have feedback or questions about today's episode, or you would like to connect with  me at the podcast, you will also find my email, social media  information, and podcast website in the show notes. If you've enjoyed this episode and you are interested in learning more about this Hungarian Heritage community that we are building, please don't hesitate to reach out, I would love to hear from you. 

On this episode of the Hungarian Heritage podcast, I will be speaking with Diana Ijjas, or Didi as she likes to be called, and she is the creator behind Himzes by Didi.  For those of you who may not know, the word Himzes means embroidery in Hungarian, and Didi is here to tell us all about how her passion for embroidery has turned into her business. Of course we are going to talk about Didi's Hungarian Heritage as an Argentinian born Hungarian, and how she is now studying at University in Budapest. Listen along as we “stitch together” Didi's story of growing up in a Hungarian community in Argentina, to how she is now stitching her embroidery wherever she goes in Budapest, and how you can purchase some of Didi's beautiful and modern interpretations of Magyar Himzes. Didi's social media information is listed below if you are interested in connecting with her and/or purchasing some of her beautiful himzes creations. If you have feedback or questions about today's episode, or you would like to connect with or me at the podcast, you will find my email, social media  information, and podcast website in the show notes below. If you've enjoyed this episode and you are interested in learning more about this Hungarian Heritage community that we are building, please don't hesitate to reach out, I would love to hear from you.CONNECT with Didi IjjasInstagram:@himzesbydidi CONNECT with the PodcastWebsite: www.myhungarianheritage.comEmail: Christine@myhungarianheritage.comInstagram: @hungarianheritagepodcastFacebook: Hungarian Heritage Podcast  

Welcome to this episode of the Hungarian heritage podcast where my special guest with Hungarian Heritage will be the Rubik's cube. For this very special episode, I will be sharing 50 fun facts, as 2024 is the 50th Anniversary of the Rubik's cube. The most difficult part of this episode was narrowing down all of the information to just 50 facts, as there is so much history and so many statistics related to this world famous puzzle cube. We are going to start with some basic facts that many of you will know, but as we progress our way through all fifty facts, I am sure you will surprised at some of the information about this famous puzzle cube, that if you were a kid in the 80's you will definitely remember the Rubik's cube's burst onto the world's stage. I am sure like me, many of you received one for a gift at some point during your childhood. The big question is were you able to solve the Rubik's cube? Make sure to listen until the end, because if you ARE able to solve the Rubik's cube you will find out just how elite your status is on a world wide scale.  Even if you have never solved a Rubik's cube to date, present company included, this episode will end with another very special Hungarian Heritage milestone.  I hope you enjoy the fifty fun facts to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Rubik's cube. If you have feedback or questions about today's episode, or you would like to connect with  me at the podcast, you will also find my email, social media  information, and podcast website in the show notes below. If you've enjoyed this episode and you are interested in learning more about this Hungarian Heritage community that we are building, please don't hesitate to reach out, I would love to hear from you.CONNECT with the PodcastWebsite: www.myhungarianheritage.comEmail: Christine@myhungarianheritage.comInstagram: @hungarianheritagepodcastFacebook: Hungarian Heritage Podcast  Search for facts from this episode:www.rubiks.comwww.worldcubeassociation.orgwww.rarest.orgwww.cubelelo.comwww.ruwix.comwww.smithsonianmag.comwww.mentalfloss.comwww.rubikmania.com

On this episode of the Hungarian Heritage podcast, I will be speaking with Michael Csabai "Chubboy!" He and his wife Brigitta are the owners of Brigitta's Hungarian Restaurant in Kilgore, Texas, y'all. Michael shares all about his and Brigitta's Hungarian heritages, he tells us about all of their family and life experiences both in the US and in Hungary, and how their family journey finally led them to Kilgore, Texas where they now make authentic Hungarian food in their restaurant, Birgitta's Hungarian Restaurant. Their Hungarian Heritage story is not only exciting, but I know you will especially enjoy Michael's charisma for storytelling, as you will hear what a great story teller he is in this episode when he recounts all places and experiences that led to his passion for cooking and talking about his Hungarian Heritage to his customers. Make sure to stay tuned until the end, because you will find out how you can get some of their delicious Hungarian food shipped to your home within the continental United States.  Before we start this episode, I wanted to give Michael and Brigitta a special shout out, because they had graciously gifted a box of Hungarian Food from their restaurant to the American Hungarian Foundation's Annual ball as a prize for the raffle table. Thanks for doing that, and your generous donation prize was a big hit!  I hope that this episode has left you hungry for some Hungarian food, and like I discussed with Michael in the episode, you can order some delicious Hungarian food delivered to your door from Brigitta's Hungarian Restaurant, or maybe send it to a friend or loved one.  Don't forget to check the show notes for this episode to find out how you can connect with Michael and Brigitta, and maybe even reserve a table at their restaurant if you're near Kilgore, Texas.  If you have feedback or questions about today's episode, or you would like to connect with  me at the podcast, you will also find my email, social media  information, and podcast website in the show notes. If you've enjoyed this episode and you are interested in learning more about this Hungarian Heritage community that we are building, please don't hesitate to reach out, I would love to hear from you.CONNECT with Michael and Brigitta Website:  www.brigittashungariandelivery.comInstagram: @hungarianrestaurantFacebook: Brigitta's Hungarian RestaurantCONNECT with the PodcastWebsite: www.myhungarianheritage.comEmail: Christine@myhungarianheritage.comInstagram: @hungarianheritagepodcastFacebook: Hungarian Heritage Podcast   

Sziasztok! Welcome to this episode of the Hungarian Heritage Podcast. This little episode, or Kicsi Pod, kicsi meaning small, is a newer series within our season where we will be discussing smaller topics in between some of our longer interview episodes! We are keeping our Kicsi pod episodes to 15 minutes and under from start to finish. So let's get started with our Season 2 Episode 12 where I recorded on location at the Somerset Patriots Baseball Game last year for their first annual Hungarian Heritage Night. I asked people to give me three words that describe a Hungarian. Take a listen and see if you agree or disagree with what people said.  I think you will be pleasantly surprised to find out how much people admire our Hungarian Heritage culture. Even if we are a little stubborn sometimes! Thanks for listening to this kicsi pod episode of the Hungarian Heritage Podcast. It sure was a fun Hungarian Heritage Night at the Somerset Patriots Ball Game last year! People had such positive ways to describe Hungarians, and I have to say that I think I agreed with all of them! This Saturday, May 18th 2024, the podcast, along with other Hungarian organizations will be back at the Somerset Patriot Game for our second annual Hungarian Heritage Night! You might even get a chance to answer more Hungarian questions and be featured on a future episode. I hope to see you there. Sziasztok! CONNECT with the PodcastWebsite: www.myhungarianheritage.comEmail: Christine@myhungarianheritage.comInstagram: @hungarianheritagepodcastFacebook: Hungarian Heritage Podcast 

On this episode of the Hungarian Heritage podcast, I will be speaking with Elizabeth Lukacs Chesla, and she is the author of You Cannot Forbid the Flower, a novel about the Hungarian Revolution in 1956. What's unique about this novel is how Elizabeth was able to skillfully weave together stories, poems, and historical documents, along with the first hand experiences that her father shared with her about being a freedom fighter during this tumultuous and revolutionary time. As you will hear in the episode, Liz has placed her father in the novel as the main character who serves as the “everyman” or “every Hungarian man”. Listen along as we discover and unpack the slices of our Hungarian heritage, the levels of loss we have all experienced, and maybe discover some things we didn't realize about this time period and about our own families. After listening, I hope that this conversation sparks a desire for you to dig a little deeper into your own family history, and maybe discover a slice or two of information that you didn't know about your Hungarian heritage.  If you have feedback or questions about this episode, or you would like to connect with  me at the podcast, you will also find my email, social media  information, and podcast website below. If you've enjoyed this episode and you are interested in learning more about this Hungarian Heritage community that we are building, please don't hesitate to reach out, I would love to hear from you.CONNECT with the Elizabeth Lukacs CheslaWebsite: elizabethchesla.comPURCHASE "YOU CANNOT FORBID THE FLOWER"www.tolsunbooks.comwww.amazon.com CONNECT with the PodcastWebsite: www.myhungarianheritage.comEmail: Christine@myhungarianheritage.comInstagram: @hungarianheritagepodcastFacebook: Hungarian Heritage Podcast 

Sziastok! Welcome to this episode of the Hungarian Heritage Podcast. This little episode, or Kicsi Pod, kicsi meaning small, is a newer series within our season where we will be discussing smaller topics in between some of our longer interview episodes! We are keeping our Kicsi pod episodes to 15 minutes and under from start to finish. So let's get started with season 2 episode 10, with our returning guest, Szilvia Papp, from Hungarian with Sziszi. She is back to tell us all about her new e-book about Hungarian Hospitality, and make sure you tune in until the end because there will be a surprise for the listeners! So, thanks for listening to this kicsi pod episode of the Hungarian Heritage Podcast, and thanks again to Szilvia Papp from Hungarian with Szi Szi for sharing the great news about her new e-book and for partnering with the Hungarian Heritage Podcast for her e-book giveaway. Stay tuned to our social medias on how you can enter to win! CONNECT with SzisziWebsite: www.hungarianwithsziszi.comInstagram: @hungarianwithszisziFacebook: Hungarian With SzisziYouTube: Hungarian With SzisziPatreon:  Hungarian With Sziszi CONNECT with the PodcastWebsite: www.myhungarianheritage.comEmail: Christine@myhungarianheritage.comInstagram: @hungarianheritagepodcastFacebook: Hungarian Heritage Podcast

Sziastok! Welcome to this episode of the Hungarian Heritage Podcast. This little episode, or Kicsi Pod, kicsi meaning small, is a newer series within our season where we will be discussing smaller topics in between some of our longer interview episodes! We are keeping our Kicsi Pod episodes to 15 minutes and under from start to finish. The topic of our first Kisci Pod is why March 15th is an important national holiday in Hungary, and Eni Almadi is back to share all the details with us. So thanks for listening to this first Kicsi Pod episode of the Hungarian heritage podcast, and thanks again to Eni for sharing her vast knowledge of all things Hungarian. Don't forget we are keeping it to 15 minutes and under! Sziastok!CONNECT with the PodcastWebsite: www.myhungarianheritage.comEmail: Christine@myhungarianheritage.comInstagram: @hungarianheritagepodcastFacebook: Hungarian Heritage Podcast

On this episode of the Hungarian Heritage podcast,  I will be speaking with Robert Reti-Nagy, a Hungarian Naturopath. Robert is the owner and CEO of Logical Health 21, and his mission has been focused on working with Hungarian scientists to bring natural products to people that help promote strong immune systems and also can help prevent certain illnesses.  After extensive training in Hungary and working with scientists for many years, Robert has made it his mission to help people in the United States become more aware of  the preventative tools that nature provides.  Logical Health's natural products are supported by renowned European and American Doctors and researchers, and they are confident that awareness and prevention are key to building a strong immune system. Of course, we will first start with Robert's Hungarian heritage and his journey to the US, and afterwards you will hear all about the benefits of the natural products you can find at Logical Health 21.   I know that I learned about a lot natural products that can help keep my immune system strong, and I hope that you did, too. Additionally, Robert will be offering a discount code in partnership with the podcast so be sure to take advantage of the discount code, HHP10, and you will  receive ten percent off of your purchase on the logical health 21 website.  You can connect with Robert Reti-Nagy and also find information about where you can purchase the products that Robert discussed in the episode in the notes below. If you have feedback or questions about today's episode, or you would like to connect with  me at the podcast, you will also find my email, social media  information, and podcast website in the show notes. If you've enjoyed this episode and you are interested in learning more about this Hungarian Heritage community that we are building, please don't hesitate to reach out, I would love to hear from you.Use coupon code  HHP10 for 10% of your purchase at www.logicalhealth21.comCONNECT with Robert Reti-NagyWebsite: www.logicalhealth21.comInstagram: @logicalhealth21Facebook: Logical Health 21CONNECT with the PodcastWebsite: www.myhungarianheritage.comEmail: Christine@myhungarianheritage.comInstagram: @hungarianheritagepodcastFacebook: Hungarian Heritage Podcast 

Welcome to this episode of the Hungarian Heritage podcast, the third episode in our series with Eni Almadi. She is back to round out this three part series about the stories, legends, folklore and history behind many of the commonly visited tourist sites in Budapest and throughout Hungary.  You might hear about some places that you will be putting on your list for your first visit to Hungary, or maybe your next visit.  I hope you enjoyed all of the history and folklore that Eni had to share with us during this three part series. Stay tuned, because Eni and I have some fun topics we will be discussing in the future. For now,  I know that I learned a few new things from Eni, and I hope that you did, too.  Don't forget to check below to find out how you can connect with Eni Almadi.If you have feedback or questions about today's episode, or you would like to connect with me at the podcast, you will also find my email, social media  information, and podcast website below. If you've enjoyed this episode and you are interested in learning more about this Hungarian Heritage community that we are building, please don't hesitate to reach out, I would love to hear from you.CONNECT with the PodcastWebsite: www.myhungarianheritage.comEmail: Christine@myhungarianheritage.comInstagram: @hungarianheritagepodcastFacebook: Hungarian Heritage PodcastCONNECT with Eni AlmadiInstagram: @eni_lunariss

Welcome to this episode of the Hungarian Heritage podcast. This episode is the second in a series of three episodes about the stories, legends, folklore and history behind many of the commonly visited tourist sites in Budapest and throughout Hungary. My guest for this series is  Eni Almadi, and she is back to discuss some history and folklore in Hungary that takes place in the month of February. So, let's get started with the second episode in this series, and maybe you will hear about places in Hungary that you will want to visit next February whether it's your first visit or your or next visit!I know that I learned a few new things in this episode, and I hope that you did, too. We will be back very soon with the third episode in this series of three.  Don't forget to check the show notes for this episode to find out how you can connect with Eni Almadi. If you have feedback or questions about today's episode, or you would like to connect with  me at the podcast, you will also find my email, social media  information, and podcast website below. If you've enjoyed this episode and you are interested in learning more about this Hungarian Heritage community that we are building, please don't hesitate to reach out, I would love to hear from you.CONNECT with the PodcastWebsite: www.myhungarianheritage.comEmail: Christine@myhungarianheritage.comInstagram: @hungarianheritagepodcastFacebook: Hungarian Heritage PodcastCONNECT with Eni AlmadiInstagram: @eni_lunariss 

Welcome to this episode of the Hungarian Heritage podcast. This episode is the first in a series of three episodes about the stories, legends, folklore and history behind many of the commonly visited tourist sites in Budapest and throughout Hungary. My guest for this series will be Eniko Almadi. Throughout her life, Eni has always been passionate about Hungarian history, folklore, and legends and you will see that she possess a great wealth of knowledge which we will be using to discuss and maybe discover new things we didn't know about the many places around Budapest and in Hungary. Eni, is also a University student in Hungary studying history,  where she will one day be able to connect her lifelong personal passion with her history degree to work in Museums or as an historical researcher. For this three part series, Eni will help us dive a little deeper into why and how some of these famous places in Budapest and in Hungary actually came to be, as well as, some of the interesting stories that happened in these places. So, let's get started with the first episode in this series, where you will hear about some of the places in Budapest that maybe you've already visited, or maybe you hear about some places that you will be putting on your list for your first visit, or next visit to Hungary.I hope you enjoy all of the history and folklore that Eni has to share with us.  I know that I learned a few new things, and I hope that you will, too. We will be back very soon with the second episode in this series of three, so stay tuned to hear about more history and folklore about places in Budapest and Hungary with Eni.  Also,  Don't forget to check the show notes for this episode to find out how you can connect with Eni AlmadiIf you have feedback or questions about today's episode, or you would like to connect with  me at the podcast, you will also find my email, social media  information, and podcast website in the show notes. If you've enjoyed this episode and you are interested in learning more about this Hungarian Heritage community that we are building, please don't hesitate to reach out, I would love to hear from you.CONNECT with the PodcastWebsite: www.myhungarianheritage.com. Email: Christine@myhungarianheritage.comInstagram: @hungarianheritagepodcastFacebook: Hungarian Heritage Podcast CONNECT with Eni AlmadiInstagram: @eni_lunariss

On this episode of the Hungarian Heritage podcast, I will be speaking with fellow podcaster, Szilvia Papp, and she is the creator and teacher of Hungarian With Sziszi, a Hungiaran Learning podcast. But that's not all, she also has a membership program with three options to choose from to help teach you Hungarian in a natural speaking and original way.   Of course we will first discuss Szi Szi's  Hungarian heritage, and then her language studies, her journey to the US, and all of the personal experiences that led her to create her unique and original way of teaching Hungarian. Make sure to listen until the end so you can find out how you can level up your Hungarian language learning experience. Don't forget to  connect with Szilvia Papp from Hungarian With Sziszi on all of her social media platforms, which you will find below. You will also find information about where you can find Sziszi's videos, her podcast episodes,  and of course her learning membership programs. If you have feedback or questions about today's episode, or you would like to connect with  me at the podcast, you will also find my email, social media  information, and podcast website below. If you've enjoyed this episode and you are interested in learning more about this Hungarian Heritage community that we are building, please don't hesitate to reach out, I would love to hear from you. Thanks for joining me today on this episode of the Hungarian Heritage podcast, and maybe this is will be the motivation you were looking for to improve your Hungarian learning lessons. I know it was for me! CONNECT with SzisziWebsite: www.hungarianwithsziszi.comInstagram: @hungarianwithszisziFacebook: Hungarian With SzisziYouTube: Hungarian With SzisziCONNECT with the PodcastWebsite: www.myhungarianheritage.com. Email: Christine@myhungarianheritage.comInstagram: @hungarianheritagepodcastFacebook: Hungarian Heritage Podcast  

On this episode of the Hungarian Heritage podcast, I will be speaking with Alexandra Damanis, and she is the owner of Citadella Imports, a company that imports Hungarian wines to the United States. We will discuss Alexandra's Hungarian heritage, her journey to the US, what led her to start a Hungarian wine import business, and how she personally selects the wines that she imports from Hungary. Of course we will also discuss the places you can find the Hungarian wines that Alexandra imports. Make sure to listen until the end so you can find out where you can pick up the fruits of Alexandra's labor of love for Hungarian wine. Below, you will find all of the ways to connect with Alexandra Demanis from Citadella Imports, and you will also find information about where you can purchase some of Alexandra's imported Hungarian wines and maybe even attend a wine tasting. If you have feedback or questions about today's episode, or you would like to connect with  me at the podcast, you will also find my email, social media  information, and podcast website in the show notes below. If you've enjoyed this episode and you are interested in learning more about this Hungarian Heritage community that we are building, please don't hesitate to reach out, I would love to hear from you.CONNECT with the PodcastWebsite: www.myhungarianheritage.com. Email: Christine@myhungarianheritage.comInstagram: @hungarianheritagepodcastFacebook: Hungarian Heritage PodcastCONNECT with Alexandra Damanis at Citadella Imports:Website: www.citadellaimports.comInstagram: @citadella_importsFacebook:  Citadella ImportsUPCOMING EVENTS that Citadella Imports will be attending:The Orange Glou Fair 11/5.  www.orangegloufair.comRaw Wine in NY 11/12-11/13. Two of Citadella's winemakers are attending as well Oliver Weingartner and Mátyás Páger.https://www.rawwine.com/fairs/new-york-2023 PLACES TO PURCHASE HUNGARIAN WINES:For a current list of stores where you can purchase Hungarian wines that Citadella Imports has brought to the USA, please check the comment section on the Podcast's Facebook Page, or there is a link in the Bio of the Podcast's Instagram.

On this episode of the Hungarian Heritage podcast, I will be speaking with Ildiko Wardlaw. She is the creator and owner of Kukucs Box, a Hungarian language learning subscription box for young children. We will discuss  the inspiration for Ildi's journey from Hungary to Scotland, her personal English language learning experience, and her efforts to teach her children to be bilingual, which led to her creating the  Kukucs Box subscription program. You will see that the Kukucs Box subscription has lots of surprises and opportunities, not only the bilingual child or grandchild you are trying to raise, but for the parents and grandparents, too. Stay tuned to hear all about this language learning opportunity, and that's not all, we also have a surprise announcement for our listeners at the end of the episode, so make sure you stay tuned in until the end. Below, you will also find how you can connect with Ildi Wardlaw on all of her social media platforms, and for information on how you can purchase a subscription to Kukucs Box on her website  The podcast social media is also listed below for information about how you can enter to win a free one month Kukucs Box subscription. We will be giving away three subscriptions, so be sure to check both of our social medias for contest rules and entry dates. Connect with Ildi Wardlaw at Kukucs BoxWebsite: www.kukucsbox.com You can also purchase a Kukucs Box subscription and email Ildi directly on the website.Instagram: @KukucsboxFacebook:  Kukucs BoxConnect with the PodcastWebsite: www.myhungarianheritage.com. Email: Christine@myhungarianheritage.comInstagram: @hungarianheritagepodcastFacebook: Hungarian Heritage Podcast

On this episode of the Hungarian Heritage podcast, I will be talking with Ilka Kocsis and she is the author of Ilka's Kitchen, a Hungarian cookbook, but not the usual type of cookbook that you would encounter on the bookshelf.  Ilka's Kitchen is also a memoir with her personal memories and family stories woven in between the recipes. It is a cookbook that is masterfully created to honor her Hungarian Heritage through her family's journey to Australia, her personal memories of her Hungarian heritage and experiences, and of course, her love of cooking Hungarian food. By the end of this episode, I am sure you will be craving Hungarian food. But that's not all, we also have a surprise announcement for our listeners, so make sure you stay tuned in until the end.  Below, you find how to can connect with Ilka on her social media platforms, and for information on how you can purchase her Cookbook Memoir, Ilka's Kitchen.  Don't forget to check my social media and Ilka's social media for information about how you can enter to win a free copy of Ilka's Kitchen. We will be giving away two copies, so be sure to check both of our social medias for contest rules and entry dates. A big thanks to my audio editor, Tori Ervin, for working her audio magic on this episode and every episode of this podcast. Our theme music is Hungarian Dance by Pony Music used with special license from Envato Market. Thanks again for listening and don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review wherever you get your podcasts, so we can continue to connect our modern lives with our Hungarian Heritage.... and grow this Hungarian Heritage Community! Until next time…goodbye everyone…Sziastok Mindenkinek. Connect with Ilka and Purchase her Cookbook Memoir Through Her Social Media Pages BelowFacebook: Ilka's Kitchen.  Stories and Recipes from my Hungarian heritageInstagram: @ilkas_kitchen_storiesConnect with the PodcastWebsite: www.myhungarianheritage.com. Email: Christine@myhungarianheritage.comInstagram: @hungarianheritagepodcastFacebook: Hungarian Heritage Podcast 

Hello everyone, My name is Christine and I am excited to announce that The Hungarian Heritage Podcast is back for Season 2 with a great line up of guests that will continue to connect you to your Hungarian heritage and expand this community we are building. A big thanks to all of you, no matter what part you played in making Season1 a success, I thank you from the bottom of my Hungarian heritage heart. Follow the Hungarian Heritage Podcast on Instagram:@hungarianheritagepodcastContact the Hungarian Heritage Podcast at:Christine@myhungarianheritage.comThe Hungarian Heritage Podcast's Website www.myhungarianheritage.comFollow the Hungarian Heritage Podcast on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/The-Hungarian-Heritage-Podcast-101947522533811

In this last interview episode of season one, our sweet 16 episode,  I have the privilege of speaking with Anna De Cheke Qualls, who is not only behind the communication and social media of the Tisza Ensemble, who you may recognize as a previous guest of the podcast, but Anna also brings her professional expertise to the conversation, as she is a leader in the field of communications. We talk specifically about the big Hungarian Community, or the diaspora outside of Hungary. We discuss how important it is for Hungarian communities, organizations, businesses, and even people to maintain strong consistent communication with, not only their social media presence, but with each other,  in efforts to maintain relevance and provide support for existing communities and people, as well as the ability to welcome and support the new and potentially interested people who are looking to connect to their Hungarian heritage. What makes this episode so great is that we discuss a myriad of options and suggestions, as we are trying to spread positivity by igniting the communication practices, specifically through social media, which we know will bring our diaspora communities even closer, and it will provide and avenue for all those seeking a closer connection to their Hungarian Heritage. The positive topics Anna and I discuss can be used for anyone  seeking to increase their presence and connection within their own specific community. After the episode, I hope you feel the positivity that we tried to promote and that you feel inspired to make deeper connections within your Hungarian community. We are all seeking the same thing, which is a closer connection to our Hungarian Heritage, and you never know how a small gesture on your part can positively influence someone seeking that first connection to their Hungarian Heritage. I know that I will be using a lot of Anna's communication expertise going forward, and, as always you will find all the ways to connect with Anna and the podcast in the show notes below. Thanks for listening to this, sweet 16 episode of the Hungarian Heritage Podcast with Anna De Cheke Qualls. Thanks for listening and don't forget to subscribe, rate and review! Here are all the ways to connect with Anna:You can reach out and direct message Anna on Tisza Ensemble's  Instagram at:https://www.instagram.com/tiszaensemble/You can find the Tisza Ensemble  on Facebook at:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064691678426You can reach out on the Tisza Ensemble's website: https://tiszaensemble.org/Follow the Hungarian Heritage Podcast on Instagram:@hungarianheritagepodcastContact the Hungarian Heritage Podcast at:Hungarianheritagepodcast@gmail.comThe Hungarian Heritage Podcast's Website www.thehungarianheritagepodcast.comFollow the Hungarian Heritage Podcast on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/The-Hungarian-Heritage-Podcast-101947522533811Subscribe to The Hungarian Heritage Podcast's mailing list:https://thehungarianheritagepodcast.com/subscribe

In this episode of the Hungarian Heritage podcast we are talking sports, specifically the sport of lacrosse. My guest in this episode is George Rohonczy, and we discuss the Hungarian Men's National Lacrosse team. We talk about how lacrosse came to be a national sport in Hungary, the thrills of their victories both on and off of the field, how to try out and qualify for the national team, and the team's long and short term goals. If you're unsure what the sport of lacrosse is all about, don't worry, because we talk about that, too. In addition to sharing how you can come out and support the team, of course you know I will be asking George about his Hungarian heritage, too. If you or someone you know has Hungarian heritage and plays lacrosse, and you think they would like more information about trying out for the team; then don't forget to check the show notes below so you can contact George. Thanks for listening to this episode with George Rohonzcy from the Hungarian Men's National Lacrosse Team, and, as always, thanks for listening and keep following along, so we can continue expanding this community we are building. Thanks for listening and don't forget to subscribe, rate and review! Here are all the ways to connect with George and The Hungarian Mens National Lacrosse Team:You can email George Rohonczy for team information at:George@hungarylacrosse.comYou can follow the team on Instagram at:https://www.instagram.com/hungarylacrosse/You can follow the team on Facebook at:https://www.facebook.com/hungarianlacrosseYou can follow the team on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/hungarylax?lang=enFollow the Hungarian Heritage Podcast on Instagram:@hungarianheritagepodcastContact the Hungarian Heritage Podcast at:Hungarianheritagepodcast@gmail.comThe Hungarian Heritage Podcast's Website www.thehungarianheritagepodcast.comFollow the Hungarian Heritage Podcast on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/The-Hungarian-Heritage-Podcast-101947522533811Subscribe to The Hungarian Heritage Podcast's mailing list:https://thehungarianheritagepodcast.com/subscribe

This episode of the Hungarian Heritage podcast is the third in a three part series of guests who are all of Hungarian decent, that were all born in the United States, but have three very different experiences about being a Hungarian American. In this series we touch upon what their Hungarian connection has been throughout their lives so far, how they have stayed connected with their Hungarian heritage, and for this episode you will hear about how my guest  has just recently taken the leap to make a deeper connection to his previously untapped Hungarian Heritage. In this third episode of the series, you will hear from Glen Tickle, and he has a healthy fraction of Hungarian heritage, but as you will hear in the episode, he spent most of his life with little connection or information about his Hungarian ancestry. Recently, though,  that has all changed for Glen Tickle, and you will hear all about Glen's language learning experience, his quest for Hungarian citizenship, as well as, how he weaves being Hungarian into his comedy act. Most importantly, you will find that Glen's experience being a fraction of Hungarian, doesn't make him any less excited to embrace the Hungarian Culture. So, thanks for listening to this episode about Glen Tickle's Hungarian American experience, and I hope that his words have inspired you. Don't forget to check the show notes below for information on how to follow Glen Tickle and find out where and when he will be performing his comedy act. Remember, even If you only have a fraction of Hungarian heritage, you can still embrace that part of your culture and enjoy all that it has to offer, just like Glen Tickle. Keep following along, and we will continue expanding this community we are building.Thanks for listening and don't forget to subscribe, rate and review! Here are all the ways to connect with Glen TickleYou can follow Glen Tickle on Instagram at:https://www.instagram.com/glentickle/You can access Glen Tickle's YouTube DryBar episode here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tqvwoI2u7ZAYou can access Glen Tickle's show schedule on his website: https://www.glentickle.com/Follow the Hungarian Heritage Podcast on Instagram:@hungarianheritagepodcastContact the Hungarian Heritage Podcast at:Hungarianheritagepodcast@gmail.comThe Hungarian Heritage Podcast's Website www.thehungarianheritagepodcast.comFollow the Hungarian Heritage Podcast on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/The-Hungarian-Heritage-Podcast-101947522533811Subscribe to The Hungarian Heritage Podcast's mailing list:https://thehungarianheritagepodcast.com/subscribe 

This episode of the Hungarian Heritage podcast is the second in a three part series of guests who are all of Hungarian decent, that were all born in the United States, but have three very different experiences about being a Hungarian American. In this series we touch upon what their Hungarian connection has been throughout their lives so far, how they have stayed connected with their Hungarian heritage, and what that looks like for all of them going forward. In this second episode of the series, you will hear from Kat Royer, a first generation Hungarian, with one Hungarian parent, making her fifty percent Hungarian. You will hear how Kat grew up spending time in her father's Hungarian restaurant in Chicago, how the connection to her Hungarian heritage has changed, and not necessarily in a bad way, since she was a little kid. Most importantly, you will hear how Kat has turned her passion for her Hungarian heritage into a new blog called The Paprikas(h) Girl, and I am sure you will want to check it out after hearing what she has to say about being an American girl with a Hungarian heart! Thanks for listening to this episode about Kat Royer's Hungarian American experience, and I hope that her words have inspired you to check out her blog and maybe even plan a trip to the Tokaj wine region using the curated guide on her blog. Whether you're looking to dive deeper, take your first trip to Hungary or make your first connection to your Hungarian Heritage, Kat Royer's blog, The Paprikas(h) Girl, is a great place to start, because after all, she is an American Girl with a Hungarian Heart.  Thanks for listening and don't forget to subscribe, rate and review! Here are all the ways to connect with Kat Royer, The Paprikash Girl:You can follow Paprikash Girl  on Instagram at:https://www.instagram.com/paprikashgirl/You can follow Paprikash Girl  on her blog where you can find all of the information about the Tokaj Wine Region we spoke about in the episode, plus so much more :www.paprikashgirl.comFollow the Hungarian Heritage Podcast on Instagram:@hungarianheritagepodcastContact the Hungarian Heritage Podcast at:Hungarianheritagepodcast@gmail.comThe Hungarian Heritage Podcast's Website www.thehungarianheritagepodcast.comFollow the Hungarian Heritage Podcast on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/The-Hungarian-Heritage-Podcast-101947522533811Subscribe to The Hungarian Heritage Podcast's mailing list:https://thehungarianheritagepodcast.com/subscribe 

This episode of the Hungarian Heritage podcast is the first in a three part series of guests who are all of Hungarian decent that were all born in the United States, but have three very different experiences about being a Hungarian American. In this series we touch upon what their Hungarian connection has been throughout their lives so far, how they have stayed connected with their Hungarian heritage, and what that looks like for all of them going forward. In this first episode of the series, you will hear from Bianca Fabian, a first generation Hungarian, with two Hungarian parents. You will hear how Bianca went through all of the typical Hungarian things including attending Hungarian school as a kid, her language learning experience, as well as what her hopes and concerns are for herself and her future children regarding maintaining the Hungarian heritage.  You will also get a sneak peek or a sneak listen to something fun that will be coming up in the near future. Thanks for listening to this episode about Bianca's Hungarian American experience, and I hope that her words have inspired you to take a chance and look to make your connection back into your Hungarian community, or start looking where you can make your first connection to your Hungarian Heritage. Oh and did you hear about the special event that we will be planning for the near future? Stay tuned to the podcast and my social media for more information about that event in the near future. Thanks for listening and don't forget to subscribe, rate and review! Here are all the ways to connect with Bianca Fabian:Contact Bianca's Fabian at her business Command Collective: COMMANDCOLLECTIVE mobile:  347.476.2948site:  www.commandcollectivepr.comemail:  bianca@commandcollectivepr.cominsta: @commandcollectiveYou can also follow Bianca Fabian on Instagram at:@biancafabianFollow the Hungarian Heritage Podcast on Instagram:@hungarianheritagepodcastContact the Hungarian Heritage Podcast at:Hungarianheritagepodcast@gmail.comThe Hungarian Heritage Podcast's Website www.thehungarianheritagepodcast.comFollow the Hungarian Heritage Podcast on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/The-Hungarian-Heritage-Podcast-101947522533811 Subscribe to The Hungarian Heritage Podcast's mailing list:https://thehungarianheritagepodcast.com/subscribe

On this episode of the Hungarian Heritage podcast I will be talking with Eszter Suto from the Hungary Foundation in Washington, DC. The topic of this episode is very exciting, because it will give all of you, the listeners,  a chance to participate and interact with an American based Hungarian App, and that App is called Hugo, or Hello Hugo if you're searching in the App store. Although some of you may have heard about this app before when it was in its Beta format, the Hugo App has recently improved its platform and relaunched. So, stay tuned as Eszter and I discuss all of the details about this interactive community App that allows the user to upload Hungarian places from all around the United States. Maybe you will find a new place to eat Hungarian food, or maybe you know a place that you want to upload to Hugo! Either way, the Hugo App is a great way to connect you to your Hungarian Heritage. Thanks for listening and don't forget to subscribe, rate and review! Here are all the ways to connect with the Hello Hugo App:www.hellohugo.apphello@hellohugo.huHuGo's Facebook PageHuGo on InstagramiOS Store LinkGoogle Play LinkFollow the Hungarian Heritage Podcast on Instagram:@hungarianheritagepodcastContact the Hungarian Heritage Podcast at:Hungarianheritagepodcast@gmail.comThe Hungarian Heritage Podcast's Website www.thehungarianheritagepodcast.comFollow the Hungarian Heritage Podcast on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/The-Hungarian-Heritage-Podcast-101947522533811 Subscribe to The Hungarian Heritage Podcast's mailing list:https://thehungarianheritagepodcast.com/subscribe

On this episode of the Hungarian Heritage podcast we will be talking about studying abroad in Hungary.  If you've ever considered studying abroad, or you know someone who would enjoy a study abroad experience, you can hear all about it first hand from my guest today, Lyna Zimouche. She will tell us about how she chose Debrecen, Hungary as her study abroad location, what her experience was like when she arrived, and how the University helped her with the logistics.  Most importantly, you will hear all about Lyna's positive experience with not only the international and Hungarian friends that she has made, but her positive experience with the city of Debrecen itself. After listening to Lyna's positive experience with studying abroad in Debrecen, maybe you or someone you know might want to take the leap and study abroad, too. It's a great way to grow as a person while studying for your future, and it's a great way to make a stronger connection to your Hungarian heritage, especially if you've never been to Hungary before. For more information about studying abroad in Hungary, you will find some websites below  with information, not only about studying abroad in Debrecen, but in other locations in Hungary, as well. You will also find Lyna's social media handle below, too, so don't forget to give her a follow on Instagram, so you can continue to follow her positive journey while studying abroad in Debrecen, Hungary! Thanks for listening and don't forget to subscribe, rate and review!To connect with Lyna Zimouche you can follower her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/captureit.lyna.hu/Follow the Hungarian Heritage Podcast on Instagram:@hungarianheritagepodcastSome Information on Studying Abroad in Hungary:https://search.isepstudyabroad.org/University/Detail/06289562-089f-4e00-afe9-7adff9d3138ahttps://www.studyabroad101.com/cities/hungary/debrecenhttps://edu.unideb.hu/p/international-study-semester-programhttps://www.gooverseas.com/study-abroad/hungaryhttps://www.aifsabroad.com/destinations/hungary/ https://apiabroad.com/gap-intern-study-abroad-hungary/ https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/explore/discover-the-city/budapestContact the Hungarian Heritage Podcast at:Hungarianheritagepodcast@gmail.comThe Hungarian Heritage Podcast's Website www.thehungarianheritagepodcast.com Follow the Hungarian Heritage Podcast on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/The-Hungarian-Heritage-Podcast-101947522533811 Subscribe to The Hungarian Heritage Podcast's mailing list:https://thehungarianheritagepodcast.com/subscribe 

On this episode of the Hungarian Heritage podcast I will be speaking with Eniko Basa, and she is a founding member of the American Hungarian Educator's Association in Washington. DC.  She and I talk candidly about our different experiences with learning or maintaining the Hungarian language, what the catalyst was for creating the AHEA, as well as, how you, too,  can become a member of the organization and participate in its valuable programs. The best part is by the end of this episode, you will hear that no matter how Hungarian you are, and even if you don't speak the language, Eniko Basa has encouraging information for those of you who are ready to take the leap and get involved in your Hungarian heritage!Thanks for listening and don't forget to subscribe, rate and review!To connect with American Hungarian Educator's Association and all of their valuable programs click the link below. https://ahea.net Contact the Hungarian Heritage Podcast at:Hungarianheritagepodcast@gmail.comFollow the Hungarian Heritage Podcast on Instagram:www.instagram.com/hungarianheritagepodcastThe Hungarian Heritage Podcast's Website www.thehungarianheritagepodcast.com Follow the Hungarian Heritage Podcast on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/The-Hungarian-Heritage-Podcast-101947522533811 Subscribe to The Hungarian Heritage Podcast's mailing list:https://thehungarianheritagepodcast.com/subscribe   

On this episode of the Hungarian Heritage Podcast we are going to talk about a romantic, and sometimes hectic topic of weddings and wedding planning.  I am speaking with Anna and Marton, a recently married couple, and we discuss their experience with what it's like to plan a wedding in Hungary. In this modern world we live in with access to the internet, couples around the world have similar ideas about what they want their wedding to look like, therefore, sometimes cultural traditions get put on the back burner in exchange for the typical weddings you see on tv or in movies. As you listen to Anna and Marton's wedding story, you will see how their modern wedding in Hungary also included some of the traditional aspects of a Hungarian wedding, so please remember that Anna and Marton's beautiful wedding  experience is just one example and it is not limited to how Hungarians include traditional elements in their weddings. So let's find out what Anna and Marton's Hungarian wedding was like, and who is the boss of their family. For more information on Hungarian Wedding Traditions, you can visit one of following websites, or search for specific topics on the internet that you find curious https://www.budapestwedding.com/2017/10/17/15-hungarian-wedding-traditions-youll-love/ https://budapestlocal.com/make-sure-you-include-these-traditions-at-your-hungarian-wedding/ https://dailynewshungary.com/traditional-hungarian-wedding/The Hungarian Heritage Podcast's Website www.thehungarianheritagepodcast.com Follow the Hungarian Heritage Podcast on Instagram:www.instagram.com/hungarianheritagepodcast Follow the Hungarian Heritage Podcast on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/The-Hungarian-Heritage-Podcast-101947522533811 Subscribe to The Hungarian Heritage Podcast's mailing list:https://thehungarianheritagepodcast.com/subscribe Contact the Hungarian Heritage Podcast at:Hungarianheritagepodcast@gmail.com Thanks for listening and don't forget to subscribe, rate and review! 

On this episode of the Hungarian Heritage podcast I will be speaking with Marielle van Luijk ,and she is a collector of  authentic Hungarian Folk costumes. We are going to talk about Marielle's Hungarian heritage, what inspired her at a young age about Hungarian folk clothing, when she started collecting, how her collection has grown, and how she continues to collect and showcase her pieces. Additionally, we discuss what Marielle has in store for the future of her collection and her online folk clothing store. By the end of this episode,  you will be inspired by Marielle's passion for the Hungarian heritage, and it's folk clothing and you will also find out what type of influencer Marielle hopes to become. Thanks for listening and don't forget to subscribe, rate and review!You can find out more about Marielle van Luijk's Hungarian costume collection and her business Folkloric Fashion by following Marielle on her Instagram accounts.@hollandmarcsi@folkloricfashionShop Marielle's business, Folkloric Fashion, on Etsy by clicking the link below:www.etsy.com/shop/FolkloricfashionContact Marielle van Luijk at:marielle.luijk@gmail.comFollow the Hungarian Heritage Podcast on Instagram:@hungarianheritagepodcast Follow the Hungarian Heritage Podcast on Facebook Subscribe to The Hungarian Heritage Podcast's mailing list:https://thehungarianheritagepodcast.com/subscribe Contact the Hungarian Heritage Podcast at:Hungarianheritagepodcast@gmail.com The Hungarian Heritage Podcast's Website www.thehungarianheritagepodcast.com Thanks for listening and don't forget to subscribe, rate and review! 

On this episode of the Hungarian Heritage Podcast we will be discussing the Future Leaders exchange program or Flex which is run and funded by the US Department of State.  It was created by former New Jersey Senator Bill Bradley back in the early 1990's. Senator Bradley believed that the best way to ensure peace between the US and the countries of Eurasia, specifically during the time period after the fall of the iron curtain, would be to set up a merit based exchange program. Subsequently, this program would allow students from Eurasian countries to study in the United States while living with a host family,  where they would gain leadership skills, participate in community service, and learn about American traditions and values while sharing the traditions of their home country with their host family in efforts to fostering peace in the world. The Flex program has continued to operate in the United States since the early 1990's and twenty two countries currently participate with this exchange program, but today we will specifically be talking about Flex Hungary. My guest in this episode is Eniko Garai, who leads the program in Hungary, and she has all of the details about how students in Hungary qualify and move through the Flex Hungary process.  At the end of the episode, you might even be interested in becoming a host family for a Hungarian student in the near future. For more information about the Flex Program visit:https://www.discoverflex.orgFor more information about Flex Hungary  and the American Councilshttps://hungary.americancouncils.org/flex-enFollow Flex Hungary and the Third generation on Instagram @flex_hungary@flexprogram@flexhungary_thirdgeneration@statedeptFor information about how you can contact a placement agency and apply to become a host family visit:https://www.discoverflex.org/placement-organizations Follow the Hungarian Heritage Podcast on Instagram:@hungarianheritagepodcast Follow the Hungarian Heritage Podcast on Facebook Subscribe to The Hungarian Heritage Podcast's mailing list:https://thehungarianheritagepodcast.com/subscribe Contact the Hungarian Heritage Podcast at:Hungarianheritagepodcast@gmail.com The Hungarian Heritage Podcast's Website www.thehungarianheritagepodcast.comThanks for listening and don't forget to subscribe, rate and review! 

On this episode of the Hungarian Heritage podcast  we will be talking about a delicious topic, and that is Kurtos Kalacs….translation…chimney cakes. That delicious, confectionary delight you typically find at a Hungarian street festival.   My special guest today is , Nicole Shaw-Provillion, who is an expertly trained chimney cake maker and she is the founder and owner of Kurly Kurtosh in Nutley, NJ.  Nicole not only makes authentic Hungarian chimney cakes but she also has a very unique story about how she built her chimney cake business here in the US after living in Budapest for four years with her family.  You may notice in this episode that the sound may vary from previous episodes and that is because I fortunate to have recorded this interview on site at Kurly Kurtosh, where I was surrounded by the delicious  smell of chimney cakes during the entire interview. And I often say let's dive in, but I think it would be more fitting to say let's dig in, because by the end of this episode, you will definitely want to visit Nicole and dig into a delicious Chimney Cake that she makes at Kurly Kurtosh, in Nutley,  New Jersey.  Here's how you can find Nicole at Kurly Kurtosh:Kurly Kurtosh" address and phone number:74 E. Passaic AvenueNutley, NJ 07110+1 973-500-4981 Kurly Kurtosh's website:www.kurlykurtosh.comFollow Kurly Kurtosh on Instagram  @kurlykurtoshKurly Kurtosh is also on Facebook. Email the Hungarian Heritage Podcast  Christine@thehungarianheritagepodcast.comThe Hungarian Heritage Podcast's Website www.thehungarianheritagepodcast.comFollow the Hungarian Heritage Podcast on Instagram @hungarianheritagepodcastFollow the Hungarian Heritage Podcast on Facebook.Subscribe to The Hungarian Heritage Podcast's mailing list:https://thehungarianheritagepodcast.com/subscribe

On this episode of the Hungarian Heritage podcast  we will be talking with Cathy Lamont and Joseph Kroupa from the Hungarian folk dance group the Tisza Ensemble.  We will talk all about Hungarian folk dancing, the similarities and differences of dance styles and choreography in the different regions of Hungary, and we will talk about the history of Tisza Dance ensemble located outside Washington, DC and why they have so much to celebrate this year! You can find out more about the Tisza Dance Ensemble on their website, where there are links to all of their social media.www.tiszaensemble.org Follow the Hungarian Heritage Podcast on Instagram:www.instagram.com/hungarianheritagepodcast Follow the Hungarian Heritage Podcast on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/The-Hungarian-Heritage-Podcast-101947522533811 The Hungarian Heritage Podcast's Website www.thehungarianheritagepodcast.com Subscribe to The Hungarian Heritage Podcast's mailing list:https://thehungarianheritagepodcast.com/subscribe Contact the Hungarian Heritage Podcast at:Hungarianheritagepodcast@gmail.com Thanks for listening and don't forget to subscribe, rate and review! 

On this episode of the Hungarian Heritage podcast  we will be talking with Geri Borbely,  a Hungarian who grew up on his family's winery in Hungary learning and working on the family's vineyard in all of the stages of  wine making from the grape on the vine to the wine in the bottle, and then using his experience to attain his degree in wines and spirits.   We will also be talking with Geri's wife and business partner Mariona Alabau who grew up in the mountains of the Pyrenees in Spain and has degrees in Enviromental Science and  Biodiversity.  We will talk about their story, how they met, their experiences and expertise with wine and diving, and how they married all of these things together and created Elix Sea Underwater winery in Costa Brava Spain. And when I usually say are you looking to dive a little deeper, on this episode I mean that literally.Here's where you can find Geri and Mariona at ElixSea:https://www.winesunderwater.com/en/You can find ElixSea the Underwater Winery on Instagram by searching:elixsea_winesYou can find ElixSea the Underwater Winery on Facebook by searching:ElixSea Underwater Winery The Hungarian Heritage Podcast's Website www.thehungarianheritagepodcast.com Follow the Hungarian Heritage Podcast on Instagram:www.instagram.com/hungarianheritagepodcast Follow the Hungarian Heritage Podcast on Facebook by searching:The Hungarian Heritage Podcast Subscribe to The Hungarian Heritage Podcast's mailing list:https://thehungarianheritagepodcast.com/subscribe Contact the Hungarian Heritage Podcast at:Hungarianheritagepodcast@gmail.com Thanks for listening and don't forget to subscribe, rate and review!

Willie Gevertz, a native New Yorker,  is a popular You Tuber, Instagrammer, and social media expert who fell in love with Hungary after just one visit and then decided to move there, where he then fell more in love with Hungary and it's also where he met fiancé. During this new adventure,  Willie had been documenting his love of Hungary and the Hungarian culture by walking around towns and cities in Hungary and talking to the local people. Through his walking travels, he then created Instagram posts and You Tube videos documenting his journeys and experiences with the country of Hungary, its towns, its history, its culture, and most of all its people. Formerly known on social media as “Walking With Willie,” he is now known as “With Willie” as he has expanded into many additional adventures such as teaching English to Hungarians through the use of Folktales. Whether you know a lot about the country of Hungary and its people, or you are looking to learn more, Willie Gevertz, offers a wealth of information on Hungary, its people, and its culture through his social media platforms. You are sure to learn things about Hungary from Willie that you may not even know…. that you didn't know.  Here's where you can find Willie on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh_AgIGqvOY7kLvCRxs7ptA You can find Willie on Instagram:www.instagram.com/withwilliewww.instagram.com/englishwithwillie The Hungarian Heritage Podcast's Website www.thehungarianheritagepodcast.com Follow the Hungarian Heritage Podcast on Instagram:www.instagram.com/hungarianheritagepodcast Follow the Hungarian Heritage Podcast on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/The-Hungarian-Heritage-Podcast-101947522533811 Subscribe to The Hungarian Heritage Podcast's mailing list:https://thehungarianheritagepodcast.com/subscribe Contact the Hungarian Heritage Podcast at:Hungarianheritagepodcast@gmail.com Thanks for listening and don't forget to subscribe, rate and review! 

Sziaszktok! Welcome to the introduction episode of the Hungarian Heritage Podcast! This podcast is dedicated to helping people make more connections to their Hungarian Heritage and to help connect the circles of Hungarians around us.  Whether you are just beginning your journey of discovering about your Hungarian Heritage, or you're looking to dive a little deeper, then this is the place to be. So whether you are 100 percent Hungarian, a little bit Hungarian, or you aren't Hungarian at all, you will still find new things to discover, embrace, and learn about right here on the Hungarian Heritage Podcast. In this first episode we will touch upon the various topics you will hear about in the upcoming season. There are a lot of amazing guests and you will definitely enjoy their stories about their Hungarian Heritage, or the connections they make to Hungarians and the Hungarian people. Below are the links to connect with the podcast. Don't forget to follow us on Facebook and Instagram, and also join are mailing list which you can find on our website. Thanks for listening and we will see you next time on the Hungarian Heritage Podcast! Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review! The Hungarian Heritage Podcast's Website www.thehungarianheritagepodcast.com Follow the Hungarian Heritage Podcast on Instagram:www.instagram.com/hungarianheritagepodcast Follow the Hungarian Heritage Podcast on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/The-Hungarian-Heritage-Podcast-101947522533811 Subscribe to The Hungarian Heritage Podcast's mailing list:https://thehungarianheritagepodcast.com/subscribe Contact the Hungarian Heritage Podcast at:Hungarianheritagepodcast@gmail.com