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Kolache
A kolach, from the Czech and Slovak koláč (plural koláče, diminutive koláčky, meaning "cake/pie"), is a type of sweet pastry that holds a portion of fruit surrounded by puffy yeast dough. Common filling flavors include tvaroh, fruit jam, poppy seeds, or povidla (prune jam). In the United States, the word ''kolache'' is sometimes used as the singular rather than as the plural, and the letter "s" is often added to the end of the word kolache to form "kolaches", which is a double plural. Background Originating as a semisweet pastry from Central Europe, kolache have become popular in parts of the United States. The name originates from Bohemian, originally Old Slavonic word , meaning "circle" or "wheel". Traditional Czech ''koláče'' are used in villages during feasts as a treat or at important events, such as weddings. They are usually small, with a diameter of no more than and with only one type of filling, sprinkled with sweet crumbs or sugar. Variants Europe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Klobásník
A klobasnek (Czech ''klobásník'' , plural ''klobásníky'', meaning "a roll made of sweet, spun dough known as koláč made and often filled with klobása or other fillings") is a chiefly American Czech savory finger food.Koenig, Josie, and John Ward, trans. ''Domácí kuchařství: The Art of Home Cooking''. Schulenburg, TX: Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church Board, 1997. Print. Klobasneks are much more commonly known as kolaches in Texas, but should not be confused with traditional Czech kolaches, which are also popular and are known by the same name. Klobasneks are similar in style to sausage rolls, but the meat is wrapped in kolache dough. Klobasneks have become a significant element of Texan culture and can be found everywhere from gas stations to specialized kolache shops throughout the state, even outside areas with large Czech Texan populations. Unlike traditional kolaches, which came to the United States with Moravian immigrants, klobasneks were first made by C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pigs In A Blanket
In the United States, pigs in a blanket are small hot dogs or other sausages individually wrapped in pastry. It is commonly served as an appetizer. Ingredients and preparation In the United States the term "pigs in a blanket" typically refers to hot dogs in croissant dough, but may include Vienna sausages, cocktail or breakfast/link sausages baked inside biscuit (bread), biscuit dough or croissant dough. American cookbooks from the 1800s have recipes for "little pigs in blankets", but this is a rather different dish of oysters rolled in bacon similar to angels on horseback. The modern version can be traced back to at least 1940, when a United States Army, U.S. Army cookbook lists "Pork Sausage Links (Pigs) in Blankets". The dough is sometimes homemade, but canned dough is most common. Pancake dough is also sometimes used, although this combination is more commonly served like a corn dog and sold as a pancake on a stick. The larger variety is served as a quick and easy main co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Caldwell, Texas
Caldwell is a city in and the county seat of Burleson County, Texas, United States. The population was 3,993 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Bryan-College Station metropolitan area. Geography Caldwell is located northwest of the center of Burleson County. Texas State Highway 21 passes through the center of the city, leading northeast to Bryan and southwest to Bastrop. Texas State Highway 36 bypasses the center of the city to the northeast, leading northwest to Milano and southeast to Brenham. According to the United States Census Bureau, Caldwell has a total area of , of which , or 0.66%, is water. Demographics As of the 2020 United States census, there were 3,993 people, 1,694 households, and 896 families residing in the city. As of the census of 2000, there were 3,449 people, 1,322 households, and 938 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 1,485 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 71 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Verdigre, Nebraska
Verdigre is a village in Knox County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 575 at the 2010 census. History Verdigre was platted in 1887 shortly before the Fremont, Elkhorn and Missouri Valley Railroad was extended to that point. It took its name from nearby Verdigre Creek. Verdigre was the site of a fatal injury during a professional wrestling tag team match on June 13, 1971, when Alberto Torres was hurt while competing against Ox Baker. Torres died of a ruptured appendix four days after being hurt."Wrestler Dies After Professional Match", ''Los Angeles Times'', June 18, 1971, p.13 Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , of which is land and is water. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 575 people, 246 households, and 126 families living in the village. The population density was . There were 287 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the village was 96.3% White, 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
East Bernard, Texas
East Bernard is a city in Wharton County, Texas, United States. The population was 2,218 at the 2020 census. U.S. Highway 90 Alternate (Texas), U.S. Highway 90 Alternate (US 90A) and Texas State Highway 60 (SH 60) intersect within the city limits. East Bernard has its own school district, two auto dealerships and a number of other businesses. The San Bernard River flows past the city's eastern side. History In 2000, East Bernard incorporated. As of 2007, East Bernard is one of Texas's newest cities. East Bernard is on the west side of the San Bernard River at the intersection of State Highway 60 and U.S. Highway 90A, north of Wharton in northeast Wharton County. The community was originally on the east side of the river, where Jethro Spivi built the first residence ''circa'' 1850; hence the name East Bernard. Settlement was slow until 1859 and the arrival of the Buffalo Bayou, Brazos and Colorado Railway. A bridge was built, and the depot, Bernard Station, though o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New Prague, Minnesota
New Prague ( ) is a city in Scott and Le Sueur counties in the state of Minnesota. The population was 8,162 at the 2020 census. Although the northern portion of the City is located within the Metropolitan Council geographic area, the City of New Prague, through special legislation (M.S. 473.121, Subd. 2), is outside the Metropolitan Council review area/approval jurisdiction. History Origin New Prague was laid out in 1856, and named after Prague, the capital of Bohemia (now the Czech Republic). The immigrants from Bohemia built the town of New Prague, and many of them identified as Czechs. At the advice of Catholic Bishop Rev. Joseph Cretin, Anton Philipp, a native German, first settled within the present limits of New Prague. In 1856 Philipp purchased 160 acres in Helena Township, Scott County. Philipp did not make an official plat of the town but began selling lots that same year, marking the beginning of New Prague. Several Bohemian families came to the area shortly ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bryan-College Station Eagle
''The Eagle'', officially known as ''The Bryan-College Station Eagle'', is a daily newspaper based in Bryan, Texas, United States. Centered in Brazos County, the paper covers an eight-county area around Bryan-College Station that includes Texas A&M University. History First published by attorney Richard M. Smith as the ''Weekly Eagle'' on October 26, 1889, it transitioned to a daily in 1913. ''The Eagle'' was owned by the Evening Post Publishing Company from 2001 to 2012, when it was sold to Berkshire Hathaway to become part of its BH Media Group subsidiary. At that time, the paper's average weekday circulation in 2012 was 19,132. Previously, the newspaper was owned by Belo Corp. from 1995–2001, Worrell Newspapers from 1988–1995, Harte-Hanks Communications from 1962–1988 and local ownership prior to that. As of 2020, Lee Enterprises owns the paper. Starting June 20, 2023, the print edition of the newspaper will be reduced to three days a week: Tuesday, Thursday and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prague, Nebraska
Prague is a village in Saunders County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 291 at the 2020 census. It was named after Prague, capital of Bohemia (now the Czech Republic). However, it is pronounced differently, rhyming with "Craig." History Prague was platted in 1887 when the railroad was extended to that point. The fact that a majority of the early settlers were natives of Bohemia caused the name to be selected. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , all land. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 303 people, 125 households, and 81 families living in the village. The population density was . There were 154 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the village was 97.7% White, 1.7% Native American, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.7% of the population. There were 125 households, of which 29.6% had children under the age of 18 living ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wilber, Nebraska
Wilber is a city in and the county seat of Saline County, Nebraska, Saline County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 1,855 at the 2010 United States Census, 2010 census. It is the county seat of Saline County. Wilber is the official "Czech people, Czech Capital of the USA" and hosts an annual Czech festival in August. Wilber's school is the Wilber-Clatonia High School. History Wilber was platted in 1873 by C. D. Wilber, and named for him. In 1878, the seat of Saline County was transferred to Wilber from Pleasant Hill. Wilber was declared the official Czech Capital of the United States on July 10, 1987, in a decree signed by president Ronald Reagan. Wilber hosts the annual Czech Days festival which celebrates the city's Czech American, Czech heritage. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 1,855 people, 696 households, and 449 families living in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tabor, South Dakota
Tabor (pronounced "TAY'-bur") is a town in Bon Homme County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 407 at the 2020 census. History The town is named after the town of Tábor in the Czech Republic, the native land of a large share of the early settlers. Geography Tabor is served by South Dakota Highway 50 on the southern end of town. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , all land. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 423 people, 172 households, and 115 families living in the town. The population density was . There were 199 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the town was 94.8% White, 0.2% Asian, 3.1% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.5% of the population. There were 172 households, of which 31.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.1% were married couples living together, 5.2% had a female householde ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
South Bohemian Region
The South Bohemian Region () is an administrative unit (''Regions of the Czech Republic, kraj'') of the Czech Republic, located mostly in the southern part of its historical land of Bohemia, with a small part in southwestern Moravia. The western part of the South Bohemian Region is former Prácheňsko, a huge archaic region with distinctive features with its capital, Písek. In 2011, there were 624 municipalities in the region, whereof 54 had a status of a town. The region borders (from the west clockwise) the regions of Plzeň Region, Plzeň, Central Bohemian Region, Central Bohemian, Vysočina Region, Vysočina and South Moravian Region, South Moravian. To the south, it borders Austria (Lower Austria and Upper Austria) and Germany (Bavaria). Until 30 May 2001, the region was named as or , after its capital, České Budějovice. Due to its geographical location and natural surroundings the region belongs to the first settlements that appeared in the distant past. Over the past ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bujanov
Bujanov () is a municipality and village in Český Krumlov District in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 600 inhabitants. Bujanov lies approximately south-east of Český Krumlov, south of České Budějovice, and south of Prague Prague ( ; ) is the capital and List of cities and towns in the Czech Republic, largest city of the Czech Republic and the historical capital of Bohemia. Prague, located on the Vltava River, has a population of about 1.4 million, while its P .... Administrative division Bujanov consists of four municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census): *Bujanov (380) *Skoronice (86) *Suchdol (60) *Zdíky (37) History The first written mention of Bujanov is from 1347. Bujanov was the site of the 2003 Nažidla bus accident, which killed 20 people. Demographics References External links * Villages in Český Krumlov District {{SouthBohemia-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
