July 9th, 2010 | 
Author: Gastronomic Prague
When I was a child my family were friends with an elderly lady who used to clean the large complex where we used to rent a flat. Mrs Mac as we were accustomed to calling her was a grand old lady and was from an era long gone; when she had cleaned not only was everything immaculate but all the wooden fittings shone and smelled of that real beeswax polish that was de rigeur in days past.
I fondly recall her now; because it was she that first sparked my interest in all things gastronomic. One day way back she gave me an old worn and slightly tattered original edition of Mrs Beetons Cookbook; that old classic compendium on how a proper Victorian household should be run. The book amongst other things contained various over the top recipes with such ingredients as 10 Quail 5 Partridges whole suckling Pigs 3 pints of cream and several Rabbits complete with instructions on how to skin them. I instantly fell in love with that type of flamboyant cooking and that is what first led me to Prague.
An oblique reference had led me to investigate Czech cooking and I found a similar gastronomic ethos there as I had found in my beloved book by Mrs Beeton; I resolved to experience this larger than life gastronomic fare and take a City Break to Prague.
My city break in Prague started in a typical Czech tavern not far from the Citys Old Square; I had of course checked into my hotel and then briefly explored the magnificent Old Square itself but now I was hungry and eager to get started. The Tavern had been recommended by my hotel staff and I eagerly awaited my meal. First the soup arrived Sauerkraut soup containing sauerkraut potatoes caraway salt pepper and a good quantity of single creamheavenly.
I dont know about being on a city break in Prague but I thought that I was on a city break to heaventhe Czechs really knew how to liveand this was only the first course! Next came the main course. Of course I selected a Czech speciality; dumplings with Spanish Birds. Spanish Birds are actually thin pieces of beef rolled to enclose a savoury filling; which as far as I could see contained eggs gherkin and many more ingredients that I couldnt make out. The whole dish was of course served with a rich sauce containing a more than generous amount of fresh single cream.
Once again the city break in Prague / city break in heaven dichotomy presented itself but recovering long enough to order pudding I once again found myself in Prague. I ordered a Czech favourite; apple strudel with drizzled cream and the Czech national beverage to round offCzech beer.
Now if this little taster forgive the pun has left you wanting to experience some of the same; get yourself onto a city break to Prague and get sampling. One last thing; I highly recommend the fried garlicCarp in breadcrumbs the potato salad the Schnitzel the Pork in Cream Sauce the Roast Duck the…
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