Tag Archives: Budapest

A Day at the Races

Posted on September 28, 2018 by TheFitzyreport

Budapest gave summer a run for it’s money this year baking long hot days under lush leafage and raising one final hoorah before the first crunch of Autumn. Celebrations centered along the well heeled Andrassy, carless and carefree, with dancing … Continue reading →

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Bread and blossom

Posted on April 27, 2018 by TheFitzyreport

The royal rouse to ‘let them eat cake’ was not the last time someone would lose their head over a serious miscalculation of taste. The crumbs of political commentary have been left trailing all over Budapest and while the language … Continue reading →

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Pumpkins and paradise

Posted on November 3, 2017 by TheFitzyreport

A palace of pumpkins joined the golden tradition of Hungarian architecture on Saturday night when hundreds of cheerful children brought their hand carved creations to Hero’s Square. Overseen by the Angel Gabriel (of course!) hovering atop the column of the … Continue reading →

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Buds, butter and bull’s blood

Posted on October 13, 2017 by TheFitzyreport

The best thing about living in heaven is that you really know you’re alive. As is the Hungarian empire, where a culinary coup is currently establishing a new world order. The British Bakeoff may have a touch of ( Paul … Continue reading →

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Market nirvana

Posted on September 30, 2017 by TheFitzyreport

I feel like I just died and went to heaven. After two weeks in Budapest I have found the market to end all markets. An absolute treasure trove of people and produce, timeless, like encountering Van Gough’s potato eaters at … Continue reading →

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The Magic Pudding

Posted on September 14, 2017 by TheFitzyreport

Canada failed the coffee test. Although the breakfasts, the bacon and the cowboys did somewhat make up for it. But the need from our commonwealth cousins was high, with craving culminating from a whirlwind 30 day travel fest. First there … Continue reading →

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Hungry for Hungary

Posted on August 3, 2017 by TheFitzyreport

The refreshing breeze that gusted over the Szabadsag Bridge from the River Danube last night made it the coolest place in town. And that wasn’t just because of the sizzling temperatures. The royally crowned rafters were perched with row upon … Continue reading →

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