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| NOVEMBER 12, 2011 Dear Klara and Helen, Just had to write again. I found your book last year by "googling" the word "Kolbasz" because I needed a base recipe from which to begin trying to make the Kolbasz of my youth. The Hungarian butcher shop in Cleveland, Ohio (where I was born) went out of business and now that I live in California, there is no "Kolbasz" to be found anywhere. So I decided to make my own. Somehow, with persistance, I followed some path from Google that led me to the cookbook on Amazon. I ordered the book and consult it often. With every dish I prepare, it makes our house smell wonderful as do so many Hungarian recipes. I bought this copy of the book as a gift for my brother-in-law in Pennsylvania, another really good home chef. Months ago I wrote a testimonial and a rebuttal on the book on amazon.com. The testimonial is entitled something like "Great cookbook, great stories, great results". You even responded to that testimonial! The rebuttal was to "kozwoman's" ridiculously poor review that reflected more on HER than the cookbook. Hopefully, this will qualify me for the free e-book, although I have to confess, I don't know how to use it yet but I will learn! All the best, Patricia Nagy Olsen, California NOVEMBER 12, 2011 Dear Klara and Helen, So nice to hear from you. This gift book is for my brother-in-law who is Polish, but he is an able Hungarian cook! I am sure that he will love it and I intend to indicate the pages of my favorite recipes with "post-it" notes. I will give your father's Kolbasz recipe a try as written. The one that I currently use has more garlic and several additional spices. I suspect that your father's is actually more authentically Hungarian because it is more straightforward than mine. But I just can't resist tinkering with savory recipes. Like you said, a recipe is a guide. On the other hand, I am not much of a baker so I follow the instructions to the letter. Your Sour Cherry Strudel filling is absolutely fabulous and my first strudels were the hit of a German Oktoberfest party that I co-hosted (we made our own Thuringer Rostbratwursts for it as well). Thanks for this wonderful book and your contacting me directly. There aren't too many people of Hungarian decent out here in San Francisco so I feel it is my personal mission to introduce others to the delicious flavors of that region. All the best in your future editions and endeavors. Patricia Nagy Olsen, California SEPTEMBER 23, 2011 Dear Clara, It was certainly my pleasure speaking to you this afternoon and I must say I was very excited since I enjoy your mother's Cook Book immensely. There are so many recipes that are exactly the way my mother prepared food for her family. Actually in some cases it is frightening to see how similar the food and its preparations are done. As I mentioned to you over the phone my best friend came in from Montréal for a visit and saw the recipe book on the table. He immediately asked me if I was able to get them a copy. I am sure when my other friends see it they will also purchase a copy for themselves. With warmest wishes, Ernest CORNWALL, ONTARIO PS. I certainly will mention the Cook Book to my friends on Facebook. SEPTEMBER 1, 2011 While surfing the internet one day because I wanted to find a cookbook which had all my mom's dishes I had a child growing up. I found that book in Helen's Hungarian Heritage Cookbook! This book is an absolute gem of a book. It has every Hungarian dish that I have ever eaten as a child to adult. It also has recipes of the villages which were considered peasant food. Not to us - this type of cuisine is really comfort food at its finest. Clara and Helen have incorporated some of Hungary's finest confections and cakes that the patisserie shops in Budapest offer. I would recommend this book for anyone from those who are just started to appreciate the Hungarian cuisine, to the most seasoned chefs. You will not be disappointed. Thank you Helen and Clara for doing this because you have not only captured the recipes of your families from generations but also a lot of our own family recipe traditions. Helen and Clara have put together not only a fantastic cookbook, but have included information of Hungary, benefited those of us who have not been back in a very long time. Also they have included cultural aspects of Hungary and the Hungarian way of like such as the beautiful embroideries, porcelain’s, culture, and links to different insightful Hungarian sites. Helen and Clara - it would be most wonderful to meet you. Are you ever coming back to the Chapters in Oakville? Thank you so much and may God continue to bless your work as you do not let the Hungarian Heritage just fade away. I wish you both all the best in the future. Many Thanks, Mrs. Erika Zolyomi Muszik Oakville, ONTARIO Fall 2009 Dear Clara Czegeny and Helen Czegeny (Ilona Szabo) We checked out your website and your exquisite Hungarian Cookbook and we are so very happy to see and hear that you are promoting Hungarian Recipes and Hungarian Food on the internet globally. It is so refreshing to see the excellence in your work and it boasts of Hungary's image to the world. The board is especially impressed with the way in which you are sharing your treasured Hungarian family recipes and spreading Hungarian Culture, Heritage and Patriotism by keeping alive the true classic Hungarian Heritage Recipes outside the borders of Hungary in North America and the rest of the world. The name of your book is very fitting and appropriate!Keep on sharing those Secrets of Hungarian Cooking! Congratulations on your excellent work. Mr. Gábor Kluka Online Marketing BTH Budapesti Turisztikai Nonprofit Kft. Tourism Office of Budapest 1056 Budapest, Március 15. tér 7. Tel: +36 1 328 4088, +36 1 266 0479 / 128 mellék E-mail: kluka@budapestinfo.hu Web: www.budapestinfo.hu BUDAPEST, HUNGARY Special Note - You have our granted permission to use any pictures you desire from our Corporate Slideshow (including the Halászlé) Hi Helen & Clara! I am one of the greatest fans of "Helen's Hungarian Heritage Recipes". I have both given copies to relatives and relatives have bought copies for other relatives--the latest was my cousin who bought one for my niece who was getting married. Your cookbook has really allowed me to recreate so many of the dishes made by my grandmother and mother. Your Nokedli recipe is the best. Everytime I cook something that would be great with Nokedli I wind up buying pasta, put it in the pantry, and make Nokedli instead. I cut the Nokedli into the water, just like my edes nagymama did and everyone is amazed. Your instructions for Toltott Kaposzta are also excellent. I've made many other dishes as well-- and it was especially nice finding potato dough recipes. In short, I use your cookbook constantly! I have lived in NYC almost my entire life. However, about five years ago I bought an apartment in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. I now live there approximately 60% of my time. To my amazement, there are actually Hungarians down here! And there is a wonderful Hungarian food store down here. I haven't bought that much there, but thier makos beigli and sausages are terrific! Anyway, since your cookbook is the best Hungarian cookbook I have found, I can't tell you how much joy it has given to me and friends and family! ~~~~~~ Yours, Irwin Rubin - (New York and Florida) |
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| 2011-2012 AMAZON.CA 5.0 out of 5 stars It gets from Good to Better! JANUARY 4, 2012 By Daniel M. Kolos (Orangeville, Ontario Canada) This review is from: Helen's Hungarian Heritage Recipes (The Czegeny Family's Cherished Hungarian Recipes) (Spiral-bound) Well, the good news is that the Szekely Kaposzta (cabbage made Szekely style) was so authentic, my mother could not have made the dish any better! Now for the even better news: I am just finishing the third meal of it! Although I don't usually eat pork (bacon with breakfast excepted), I had no trouble eating this one: the pork was soft and delicious!!! The ratio between cabbage and meat was perfect. Another thing. As I found with Hungarian food, the leftovers seem to tastes better and better with each day. With the first meal, I was curious and satisfied. By the third meal, I was salivating even as I took the first whiff of it in the refrigerator. Now I must try some of the other recipes. |
| 2006-2010 Dear Helen and Clara - thank you for keeping your cookbook truly Hungarian. There are so many other books out there that don't have the real authentic Hungarian Cherised Czegeny family recipes in them. Your recipes are tested and tried - God Bless you for keeping all the classics in one lovely unforgettable book (LOVE THE BACON FAT!) Waterloo, Ontario Hello fellow Magyar! I'm of 100% Hungarian blood. Both sets of my grandparents came to the U.S. from northern Hungary in the 1920s. My mother recently passed away and was the last true Hungarian cook in the family. She had some recipes but not all the ones for other family members who are now gone. I'm hoping to find some of the recipes I love eating as a kid. I just ordered your cookbook and am looking forward to making some of the foods I remember from so long ago. Best Wishes! OHIO, USA Clara - I met you at Millionaire Mind in Toronto. Tasted your crepes - oh boy - was I every pleased! They were delish! I just had to buy the e-book CD. Good luck with your events! Yorkdale, ONTARIO I just had to share this... I bought your lovely book at a Taste & Sign Event at Chapters. While I was standing in line to pay for the book - I was reading the dedication. I started to cry. I had to go back to your table and buy a 2nd book. What a treasure. Ancaster, ONTARIO It was really nice meeting you and your mom at your Taste & Sign event in Waterloo Chapters. Just meeting her made me think how lucky you are that you still have her here with you - you are very fortunate. I was happy to support the book because I believe it's a great tradition to carry on. I really appreciate the e-book, but am very happy that I purchased the hard copy book too - I like the format, spiral pages will make it much easier in the kitchen! Like I said that day, I only wish we were smart enough to gather and save that knowledge before mom passed away. Anyway, I'm glad you had a successful day, good luck in the future with other book signings too. Waterloo, ONTARIO My late mother and grandmother were from Budapest and especially my granny were fantastic cooks. Unfortunately they did not pass on much of their secrets. I am looking forward to this book. UK Thank you so much for your time and effort which is very much appreciated. The book looks amazing and we cannot wait for the hard copy to arrive. Some fabulous recipes in there. Cheers UK I've been to Helen's home in Brantford to purchase the cookbook. They're the best, authentic Hungarian recipes around. Excellent cookbook! ONTARIO, Canada Thank you so much, it is everything I had hoped for. I had such a good time reading through it and finding recipes to all the foods my grandmother used to cook,some I had even forgot about! Since she has passed, I will cherish being able to make these dishes for my grand daughters! TEXAS, USA Oh Wow!!! I have just visited your website and I was moved to tears....now even more, do I want to purchase your book. I have 4 grown children. I get phone calls of "oh Mom what goes into this, or how did you make your nokedli again".... With 10 grandchildren I will need to get a few more copies... Nagyon szépen köszönöm!! AUSTRALIA I had picked up 2 books on the weekend and was delighted! Would like to get 4 more. ONTARIO Canada I read your article and bought your cookbook. My best friend is Hungarian and I made a few recipes. Excellent! ONTARIO Canada I am a retired teacher and most of my extended family is Hungarian. I have purchased 10 books already and would like 5 more! This is fantastic! ONTARIO, Canada Hi! I just read the article in today's paper. Wonderful! My mom remembers her grandma making an apple cake. I am thrilled it's in the book. ON, Canada Saw your article in the paper. Fabulous! Our family is Hungarian as well and I just love that our family favorites are now all in one book that I can share and pass down to my kids. What a great way to preserve our heritage and traditions. ONTARIO, Canada My grandmother and husband’s grandmother are Hungarian and cooked some wonderful dishes, but of course the recipes were "in their heads". I am thrilled to have these recipes now! ONTARIO, Canada Hi! I just read the article in today's Expositor. Wonderful! I loved your website, the pictures and your story! ONTARIO Canada Thank-you so much for the book, it will really help me out with making traditional Hungarian foods! Now I can say to my Hungarian in-laws, that I know how to make their foods! Great book, Cheers! ONTARIO, Canada My wife likes the book so much, she would like to pick up another two copies, one for her mom and another for her two sisters. QUEBEC Canada My Hungarian mother passed away several years ago. She was a fabulous cook, but had not written any of her recipes down. Her name was also Helen. I am purchasing this book for myself and my niece. Thanks :-) Michigan, USA Thank you neighbor up north!!!!! Can’t wait!!! My husband is from Budapest and this has his favorite recipes... Ciao Nevada, USA I purchased a copy of your book a while back, liked it so much I'd like to buy two more for my sons. New York, USA Sorry I was not able to attend your 80th birthday celebrations, but I would like 3 books as both my girls and I love to cook the traditional way. Nevada, USA We are a Hungarian family and will really enjoy these treasured cookbooks. Thank you! Nevada, USA It is very clear that lots of work and love went into compiling the recipes! Brantford, Ontario, Canada |
AMAZON.CA 5.0 out of 5 stars The Only Hungarian Cookbook You'll Ever Need!, October 13, 2011 By Frank Balogh, Welland, Ontario, Canada This review is from: Helen's Hungarian Heritage Recipes (The Czegeny Family's Cherished Hungarian Recipes) (Spiral-bound) I've used this book with its amazing collection of recipes so much that I've literally worn the back cover off. No other English language cookbook even comes close to this book when it comes to preparing authentic, mouth watering meals that Hungarians and non-Hungarians alike will enjoy. My family had the opportunity to visit Budapest a couple of summers ago and found that the food that I had been preparing using Chef Helen's book was comparable to that found at the Great Market Hall and in the small local restaurants. The recipes are simple enough for the most inexperienced cooks to follow and yet the dishes would satisfy even the most discerning of palates. The directions are concise and easy to follow. Also helpful to the home cook are the commentaries that the chef gives on the proper look and feel of the dishes from their beginnings right through to the finished products. As you read through the chef's colourful personal anecdotes that are peppered throughout the book, you realize that it is much more than a simple recipe collection. This is a treasury of one family's culinary history that has become a basis for many of my own family's most memorable meals. |
| JANUARY 1, 2012 ~~~~ Dear Clara & Helen My husband and my son really enjoyed the Hungarian layered sauerkraut recipe from your lovely Hungarian cookbook. I also enjoyed watching the cooking video on Foodtube. It really helped me get it perfect. We also gave a sample to our Hungarian friends and they absolutely loved it. So much so that he ordered an e-book and posted a review on Amazon.ca. Go figure. ~~~~~~ Rachel & Ray Desmarais, Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada |
| JANUARY 2, 2012 Dear Helen and Clara A good Google search led me to your website. THANK YOU!~ I just want to say thank you for producing this wonderful recipe book because as many of us of Hungarian decent recall, we grew up with our grandmothers creating amazing meals with their favourite coffee mug of flour and a pinch of this and a handful of that. Sad to say, none of the recipes that were written down ever resembled what was presented to us on our tables growing up. As we became young women trying to replicate these recipes, we failed time and again because either they were in 1/2 English and 1/2 Hungarian or all Hungarian or just a "very rough guideline" to follow. We couldn't get it just right. But NOW, we have a reference with proper measurements and cooking and baking times. I so very much appreciate having your cookbook to refer to! Oh and by the way, I think that Helen started cooking at the tender age of 6. Could you also send me a list of local book stores who might carry your book? I have friends who have seen my book and want copies of their own! I bought my copy at Coles, Simcoe! Thank you again! Lisa Chanyi-Baruth, Waterford, Ontario |
| DECEMBER 15, 2011 Dearest Clara I would love for you to send me the Sumptuous Samplers Ebook. Please send that and also I would like to order another book of Helen's Hungarian Heritage Recipes for my own use. I enjoyed the book I just ordered so much that I, knowing I did not have enough time before Christmas sent mine on to my son for a Christmas present. He did not know his grandparents (Hungarian) so I have been trying to share with him about his heritage and your book certainly fills out that duty so awesomely well that I had to give him mine. Now I would like to order another for my own usage. I must have another! By the way,just love seeing how that you support Samaritans Purse. Also I am glad to see your inclusion of beautiful Scriptures on your web pages. It is nice to know that I have more brothers and sisters in Christ around me. I am looking forward to your soon reply. Lawrence Vanyi WA, USA |
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