This is a kolache from Happy Sparrow here in Portland and I am now obsessed. I can't recommend this cafe highly enough. They have tasty kolache, great coffee, and are super nice. Baby ate a vegan special and a nutella filled kolache, and I had the same—and then took home one of each kind for weekend munching. So good!!
Thanks to all of you who braved the horrible rain and came out to Bolt last night! That was super fun.
Okay, Miss Delia turns 5 tomorrow, so I need to snap to it. She busy working on her "party flavors" which are really party favors, but I'm not about to correct her, 'cause how awesome is a party flavor?
It was fun to meet and chat with you at Bolt! Keep the fun blog posts and adorable books acomin!
Posted by: Sarah | November 06, 2009 at 12:26 PM
Ah, the kolache - a delightful ancestor of the jelly-donut family! Too bad his descendants are unwholesome folk leaving terrible trails of powdered sugar... Makes me want to bake today - what else could one stick inside a bun? :-)
Posted by: CitricSugar | November 06, 2009 at 12:27 PM
They sound delicious! Love the "party flavors".
Posted by: Jennifer | November 06, 2009 at 12:39 PM
Happy birthday, Delia! What a fun age!
Posted by: Kate | November 06, 2009 at 01:08 PM
I am from Czech republic - right now I am very proud of my origin. I do not find dishes inspired by czech or slovak cuisine very often, so this post cheered me up :-)
Thank you for this lovely blog.
Posted by: Judy | November 06, 2009 at 01:19 PM
Party flavours sound fun. Something like Rocking Raspberry or Slammin' Strawberry?
Posted by: sarah jane | November 06, 2009 at 01:34 PM
Oh my gosh a nutella kolache?!?! Yikes glad I'm not near Portland hee! The party flavour bit made me laugh... very cute :)
Posted by: Audrie | November 06, 2009 at 01:47 PM
I'm a Texan of Czech heritage and I served kolaches at my wedding! A Nutella-filled kolac is definitely untraditional but sounds OH so good. Methinks that might need to go on my Christmas baking list.
Posted by: ToilingAnt | November 06, 2009 at 01:55 PM
Those look awesome.
I got my Bend the Rules gift labels today. Can't wait to use them!
Posted by: Under the Influence | November 06, 2009 at 03:28 PM
So funny! Susan Beal & I were talking about kolaches the other day because she got one at Happy Sparrow... I had never heard of them until I lived in Texas, so I was surprised somewhere in PDX had them! Yay kolaches!
Posted by: Heather - Dollar Store Crafts | November 06, 2009 at 03:32 PM
That's so cute. The mother of a friend of mine is from Brazil, and she calls them party flavors, too.
Posted by: Rose | November 06, 2009 at 04:06 PM
HA HA HA!! Am I the only one cracking up about
Angry Chicken - Happy Sparrow
?????
Posted by: Care | November 06, 2009 at 04:09 PM
OMG!!! that is too funny!
Posted by: amy k. | November 06, 2009 at 04:30 PM
OK, I need to get myself over to Happy Sparrow~~you're the second person to mention it this week~~did you go with Susan B? :~)
Posted by: Elaine | November 06, 2009 at 05:29 PM
My daughter Charlotte turns 5 tomorrow also! (I just KNEW I had a labor buddy somewhere in this world ;-)
Charlotte is in love with hedgehogs and wanted a hedgehog themed party. The favors are this little tiny hedgehog statues from Schleich. My husband is right now constructing a giant hedgehog cake and the highlight of the party is a REAL hedgehog from the owner of a local pet shop that gives birthday presentations.
Tell Delia 'Happy Birthday' from Charlotte in Princeton, NJ)
Posted by: Jessica | November 06, 2009 at 05:47 PM
Kolaches are awesome!!!! My mom makes them sometimes (and I have, once) and they are amazing!
Posted by: Katie S | November 06, 2009 at 05:58 PM
Kolaches are big here in Texas. There is a famous place between Austin and DFW called the Czech stop and they have wonderful kolaches.
Posted by: ashley | November 06, 2009 at 10:07 PM
mmmmm....kolache....there is a place in the Market that sells them warm. DeLish.
Posted by: Christy | November 06, 2009 at 10:59 PM
It's after midnight, so happy birthday Delia!
Just saw Whip It with Miss Emily, and she was nice to not judge me for thinking that Maeby Funke is, like, totally sexy now.
Posted by: Josiah | November 07, 2009 at 12:31 AM
Kolaches! Portland? Who Knew?!! I've eaten them all my life and now make them for family & friends. It's a Czech thing.
Last night I read about a group of ladies in the state (NE) who made among other things, Rosettes and now you wrote about Kolaches. Both are yummy treats from my childhood and now those torches have passed on to me since my Gramma is gone.
Thanks for the smile today.
Posted by: Kay | November 07, 2009 at 05:40 AM
I can honestly say I've never had a kolache and now feel like I'm totally missing out. I'll have to find a recipe.
Happy Birthday Delia!!! 5 is a very special age to be!
Posted by: Jody | November 07, 2009 at 05:43 AM
you went! good for you and baby... i drive by once a week and keep hoping for a time when i am not running totally late to lily's class so we can stop in at the happy sparrow. aha! maybe AFTER class - sometimes i am slow to solutions.
happy birthday to delia! she is one special little person. I still remember the morning she was born - it was beautiful and crisp and the clouds were a golden orange color. a girl! i can't wait to see pics of the "flavors!" have fun and give lots of hugs and kisses. today is her day of all days.
erin
Posted by: erin | November 07, 2009 at 07:21 AM
oh thank you!!!
Posted by: amy k. | November 07, 2009 at 09:48 AM
oh yes, she has gone up quite a bit, huh?
Posted by: amy k. | November 07, 2009 at 09:49 AM
mmmmm, kolaches are AWESOME! I haven't had on of them in ages! they really should go on my baking list. And happy B-day to Delia!
Posted by: Meg | November 07, 2009 at 12:14 PM
Oh oh! I've heart Happy Sparrow. I wish they kept longer hours though. I hope to bump into you there someday.
Posted by: Arrs | November 07, 2009 at 03:28 PM
wow, nice blog, keep working
greetings, soulheroes.com
Posted by: juegos de estrategia | November 08, 2009 at 03:13 PM
It's so nice to see Czech goodness on the www. Makes me a little homesick. Thanks!
Posted by: Pam | November 09, 2009 at 05:12 AM
I have the best memories of this Czech pastry from West,Texas! The Cherry and Cream Cheese ones are by far my favorite!
Posted by: Alicia | November 12, 2009 at 02:44 PM
OMG!!! I've never tried eating that yet but looking on that photo, it really looks so delicious. I hope I can taste that soon. LOL!!!
Posted by: Honeymoon registry | November 12, 2009 at 07:26 PM
It seems so tasty and delicious.I have seen this for first time.I like it.
Posted by: All American packaging | December 07, 2009 at 06:22 AM