‘Goulash is a soup or stew of meat and vegetables, seasoned with paprika and other spices. Originating from the medieval Kingdom of Hungary, goulash is also a popular meal in Central Europe, Scandinavia and Southern Europe.’ That’s what Wikipedia tells you.

I am telling you it is one of the best dishes that mankind ever invented. Seriously.

It may be pricey (with all the meat) and time-consuming (2 hours plus), but it is by no means difficult to make. If you can handle a knife and a wooden spoon … you are all set.

As mentioned before, bread is something that I miss sometimes. Europeans have a rich history of bread making and the variety you get from France – via Spain, Italy, Austria, Hungary, Czech Republic – past Germany – and into Denmark and Sweden is just breathtaking. I literally could try my way through all of them.