Archive for September, 2023

12 Sep

COOP RALLY – QUALITY HUNGARIAN PRODUCTS – 2023.

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SEPTEMBER, 13-13 THE NATIONAL 17TH COOP RALLY HIT THE ROADS, SO WAS SAID AR the press conference held today. Attending László Pekó, chairman of the board of CO-OP Hungary Ltd., Márton Nobilis – state secretary responsible for food industry and trade, László Fábián – general secretary of the Hungarian Olympic Committee – the CO -Member of the board of OP Hungary Ltd. The main patron of the COOP Rally Dr. István Nagy – Minister of Agriculture.

About the coming up two-days program … nearly 300 participants from more than 100 companies will visit eight stations. Six food manufacturing companies and 2 COOP member companies in Western Hungary. László Pekó reported on the previous results… The professional program launched in 2006 has so far visited 135 suppliers that manufacture and distribute food products and other daily consumer goods. These are 100% domestically owned retail company groups. In connection with this, he emphasized: the COOP Group, which operates nearly 2,200 stores in more than 1,400 settlements in the country, ensures the daily supply of one million customers in such a way that 95,000 Hungarian products are sold in their stores, including more than 800 own-brand products, 90 percent of which are domestically produced. Speaking about last year’s sales revenue of the company group, which employs almost 20,000 people and ensures the livelihood of 400 domestic small and medium-sized enterprises, he noted that last year their sales revenue increased by 19% in the last five years.

In 2021, the presence of the COOP started in the framework of the Hungarian Village Program
covering almost the entire territory of the country, it significantly improved the living conditions of nearly 450,000 small-town residents and thus 168 new work opportunities. At the small villages folks don’t just do their everyday shopping, but to get to know each other … chat … build their community.

Nothing proves their results better than the fact that between 2018 and 2023 they were also recognized with the Value and Quality Grand Prix trademark.

COOP has supported the Hungarian Olympic Committee since 1996, and as a strategic partner from 2021, within the framework of which it supports the preparation of the Hungarian Olympic Team and promotes the Olympics ideal. Regarding to the next year’s Olympics in Paris, he emphasized that the preparations are going well. The Hungarian team currently has more than 50 quota places, which, if everything goes well, could be 180 sporters present. At this year’s COOP Rally 4 of Hungarian Olympic champions will be rolling on the route … Fencer Emese Szász, Swimmer Dani Gyurta, Water Polo players Zoltán Kósz and Norbert Hosnyánszky.

Since 2010, the COOP Aid Foundation has donated more than HUF 150 million, almost 400 tons of food, to the needy people, in trouble through no fault of their own and to children in need of special care raised in state care.

Report & Snap by Aggie Reiter

10 Sep

The Festival Season Continues @ Pécs This Fall Aswell.

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Punnany Massif and The Biebers will also perform at the Pécs Days! September 20-24. in Széchenyi Square, in addition to the free concerts, a variety of food and wine offerings, a fashion show, a children’s musical, a dance show, a bar festival, PTE International Day and the Student City festival also add color to the program.
It’s no coincidence that Pécs Days is the region’s longest-standing collective art festival, as this year’s event will be the 32nd event in downtown Pécs. In addition to the programs, 15 wineries, 25 craft vendors and a wide gastronomic offer await those interested.
The 5-day festival starts on September 20, when the International Culture Day of the University of Pécs
Pécs). As part of this, the PTE Dance Ensemble, an interactive African drum and dance show, will be performed by the French singer-songwriter ERUAL, who came from Rennes (France) and is now making his debut in Hungary, as well as, who is already very well known in the Hungarian music scene, who will perform this time in a trio formation. then on stage. The programs for the following days can be viewed… http://www.pecsinapokfestival.hu/programok/pecsi-napok-2023

Recommendation by Aggie Reiter

8 Sep

Coming up the latest premiere of the Duna Art Ensemble @ Budapest.

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The Duna Art Ensemble are preparing their new performance entitled Fathers and Sons – Folk Dance Performance based on the collections of Albert Nagy, which will be presented on September 21 at the National Dance Theater. The production is about tradition and passing it on through the spiritual relationship between fathers and their sons. The performance is the starting point of a series with which they want to pay tribute to our folk dance collectors who do outstanding work.
Zsolt Juhász, the artistic director of the Duna Art Ensemble, wants to start a series with this performance, in which they pay tribute to renowned folk dance collectors. The work of folk dance choreographer Albert Nagy is remembered first. Ödön Rubold – Jászai Mari award-winning dramatist, in the interpretation of Merited Artist, details will be quoted from Ferenc Kölcsey’s work Parainesis.

Recommendation by Aggie Reiter

5 Sep

Autumn 2023. – II. Piaggio Pizza Maker Championship has come to an end.

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The first week-end of September for 3 days was organized II. The Piaggio Pizza Making Championship by Lázár Kovács (Lázár Chef) @ the Kincsem Park in conjunction with the autumn Food Truck Show event. Competitions took place on all three days during the pizza festival. Professionals and amateurs could present their pizza-making skills to the professional jury.

The members of the jury (combined, during the three days): Szabolcs Szabadfi, László Damu, Zsolt Dömők, Antonio Gambadoro, Marchut Szabolcs, Péter Pomázi, Alexandru Paduradu, Miklós Raveczky, Zoltán Simon, Márk Takács.

The purpose of the II. Piaggio Pizza-Making Championship was to support domestic pizzerias and to highlight, recommend the best. Continuing this thought, on Saturday, September 2, the best 10 Budapest and other Hungary’s regions pizzerias were awarded in a ceremonial setting, and the Pizzeria of the Year, Young Talent of the Year and Pizza Master of the Year awards were presented, as well as the awards for amateur pizza makers and home hobby pizza chefs.

The members of the jury (combined, during the three days): Szabolcs Szabadfi, László Damu, Zsolt Dömők, Antonio Gambadoro, Marchut Szabolcs, Péter Pomázi, Alexandru Paduradu, Miklós Raveczky, Zoltán Simon, Márk Takács.

Here comes the Saturday, Septermber, 2. winners … Pizzeria of the year @ Budapest: MANU, Pizzeria of the year in the countryside: Rossita Pizzeria @ Miskolc

The Young Talent of the Year awared Dominik Horváth … Pizza Master of the Year was László Damu.

10 pizzerias @ Budapest: Pizza Manufaktúra, Pizzeria Nella Valle, Pizzabar Pomodro, Moto pizza, Fermento, Forni di Napoli, Circo, Pizza Toro Rosso, Tasty Pizza, Amore di Napoli.

10 pizzerias in the countryside: Panifico il Basilico @ Szentendre, Ciao Pizza @ Csömör, Stube Pizza @ Pilisvörösvár, Bazsalikom Neapolitan Pizzeria @ Kistarcsa, Ittali Pizza @ Vác, Horgonyzó Kiisvendéglő @ Tiszalök, II Padrino Pizza Club @ Eger, Tar Pizza @ Debrecen, Felicita Pizzeria @ Miskolc, Giuseppe Pizzeria @Vác.

On Sunday morning, the pizza-making Juniors’ Competition continued among the talents of the next generation. Children between the ages of 9 and 11 could make pizza, and two champions were immediately inaugurated. Gergő Dömők and Tamás Forgács finished in shared first place.

Riport and snaps by Aggie Reiter

2 Sep

Arrived the II. Piaggio Pizza-Making Championship – Food Truck Show – Kincsem Park – Budapest

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At the fall Kincsem Park event, true to tradition, you could also immerse yourself in the yummy flavors of Italy as the guest country on the spot and enjoy in addition the greyhound and horse racing programs.

Italian cuisine is one of the best known and most popular around the world. From hearty pasta dishes to iconic pizzas, everything is about the harmony of the best ingredients, so you can experience Italian gastronomy at the International Horse and Greyhound Competition and Food Truck Show.

In addition to the most delicious food, musical programs, various performances and a market await guests, all with an Italian theme. The Sunshine Ice-cream van is definitely not to be missed. To ease your hungry belly stop by and have a real Hungarian in taste the “Pulled pork bun”.

With the participation of Chef Lázár, the II. Piaggio Pizza-Making Championship, where they are looking for the most delicious and beautiful pizzas in Hungary.

True to tradition, every truck is prepared with an Italian-flavored food or drink, which can be tried at a single price, in a tasting format, and of course you can also vote for your favorites.

Grab your ticket online at a discounted price or on the spot for 2500HUF/person/day.

Entry is free for under 14s!

Update & snaps by Aggie Reiter

1 Sep

Pannonhalma Benedictine Abbey Winery won again “Winery of the Year”

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After 2010, this year, in 2023, the Pannonhalma Benedictine Abbey Winery won the “Winery of the Year”. Their winery has been found worthy of recognition for the second time.

The award was founded by the Hungarian Wine Academy, the National Council of Mountain Communities and the Association of Hungarian Wine Growers. The award is given every year to a winery that sets the standard in the Hungarian wine industry. The award ceremony was held in the Viator event center of the Pannonhalm Archabbey in the presence of distinguished representatives of the wine industry, supporters and journalists.

The professional program started from the tasting terrace with a retrospective wine tour, in the framework of which head winemaker Zsolt Liptai spoke about the circumstances of the re-establishment, the experiences of the first years with the late consultant Tibor Gál, viticulture and winemaking work, technological developments and cultural events, while it was possible to taste the Winery’s offer from station to station items known as its main elements. The lavender plantations in the monastery and the wonderful view of the landscape stretching to the east are worth to highlight in the company of fine wines. The wanderer award  by István Madarassy Kossuth-prized sculptor and goldsmith. From the sculptor veil was lifted which was named Szőlősgazda (Grape Owner) and the decorative certificate and the commemorative package were handed over by the representatives of the tendering organizations in the presence of the artist.

Abbot T. Cirill Hortobágyi reminded those at present … going back-in-time … that in 996, Prince Géza settled the fit monks from Bohemia on the Holy Mountain of Pannonia. Upon their arrival, the Benedictine monks not only founded a church and a school, but also brought with them the agricultural and craft culture necessary for settled life. They tried to be self-sufficient. Grape and wine culture also belonged to this, so the abbey had vineyards on the surrounding hills from its foundation. The monastery built in honor of St. Martin of Tours, according to the intention of the princely foundation, became the eastern bridgehead of the culture of medieval Europe. Saint István (1000-1038), the first Hungarian king, visited its walls regularly.

From the terrace the monastery and its surroundings were simply stunning amazing.  Following the reception of the award ceremony, the invited regions winemakerkers,  distinguished guests and media representatives were welcomed tasting the local white-and-red wines and at the time being listen to the excellences of the Hungarian jazz life Tamás Berki – jazz singer, Péter Sárik – Erkel award-winning jazz pianist, alongside András Jász – jazz saphonist, absolutely matched the uplifting atmosphere … music and wines perfectly hand-in-hand.

The Pannonhalma Benedictine Abbey Winery farms lies in the area of 52 hectares, thanks to its ten-year replanting program, only harvests grapes from newly established and now fully productive plantations, reaching its winemaking capacity with an annual production of 400,000 bottles.  

The wines from Pannonhalma Benedictine Abbey are present on the market in Hungary,  in many European countries, and forthermore winelovers can reach them even overseas.

One of the most favorit among the tasters was the Pannonhalma Pinor Noir  – ALC 14.5 % – 2018 PDO … The grapes for this Pinot Noir have been harvested from 3 local vineyards, each site contributing its own distinstive characher. The wine was matured in Hungarian oak barrels for 10 months prior to bottling.

Must admit absolutely mouthwatering the Pannonhalma Hermina – AlC14% -2021 – PDO… Quality Dry Red Wine …  was said the following: “Everyone has his own gift from God, one in this way and another in that (1.Cor.7.7) It is therefore with some misgiving  to that we regulate the measure of the men’s sustenance. Never-the-less, keeping in view, we belive that a hermina wine a day is sufficient for each-and-everyone (Rule of Saint Benedict)”

Overall let the slideshow snaps speak about the uplifting event.

Riport and snpas by Aggie Reiter

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