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SOFFA: JOY FROM THE HEART OF EUROPE Discover the best and most beautiful from the Czech Republic and Central Europe: exquisite design, inspirational stories, unknown interiors and amazing, hidden locations well worth visiting.
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ISSUE THEME: PLEASURES Issue 12 is devoted to ENJOYMENT: we’ll show you how to enjoy all the pleasures that each day has in store for you, both big and small. Smile! Laughter is good for you.
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01 | SMILE GALLERY A Smile Says It All
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03 | SOFFA & PARTNERS Works by Amateur Designers
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04 | GLIMMERING JOY Jewellery vs Works of Art
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06 | LIVING The Flat of a Canadian Artist
A Room with a Story
02 | THE FISH HARVEST How to Make a Pond Boil
05 | EDITORS’ CHOICE Big Little Pleasures
07 | TRENDS Festive Table Setting
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08 | SOFFA & PARTNERS For Children, For Fun
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09 | LANDSCAPES A Trip Up North
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11 | GUILTY PLEASURES Everyone Has Their Very Own
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12 | ON A VISIT Eska – The Magic of Simplicity
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Bara Karpíšková’s Crumble
14 | DIY PROJECTS Cards for Fun
10 | CHRISTMAS STORY The Frog and The Nymph
13 | RECIPES Improved Linzer Cookies
15 | CREATIVE PEOPLE Christmas as a Way of Life
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S M I L E! text: Adéla Kudrnová I styling: SOFFA I photo: Adéla Havelková
We realised how little people enjoy all the everyday joys of life, big and small, but smiling and laughing is so good for you! What’s more, the main reason why we publish SOFFA for you, and why it is the way it is, is to give you – our readers – some enjoyment and pleasure. We therefore hope that in this issue, which is devoted to pleasure of all kinds, you’ll again find articles that will elicit a smile on your face. Maybe you don’t realise it, but over the two years of SOFFA’s existence it is you, through your support, who have given us so much joy and happiness, and that is what gives us the “kick” we need whenever we’re so exhausted we feel we can’t go on. And believe us, working on a magazine is no walk in the park. ►
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One example is the story of one of our readers, Jáchym, who began to take an interest in interior design thanks to SOFFA. He made us so happy that we included his stylish, self-furnished room in this issue. Of course, you will find numerous other articles: a photo series on smiles; a report from our workshop in a children’s home; Christmas goodies; a report on people for whom Christmas is a profession; a picture gallery of jewellery; and an exposé on the “guilty pleasures” of the editorial staff. And if that’s not enough joy, we have included a gift for you in our twelfth – the Christmas – issue of SOFFA: Moholo wrapping paper designed by Calico for SOFFA on Sirio VINO paper from Fedrigoni. Many thanks to both of them! The whole SOFFA team wishes you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
OUR GIFT TO YOU
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T H E F I S H H A RV ES T A traditional autumn event
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HOW TO M A K E A PO N D B O I L text: Helena Stiessová | styling: SOFFA | photo: Lina Németh
SOUTH BOHEMIA HAS A LOT OF BEAUTIFUL ATTRIBUTES. ONE OF THEM IS ITS SILVER WEALTH. THE LOVELY COUNTRYSIDE AROUND THE TOWNS OF PÍSEK AND ČESKÉ BUDĚJOVICE IS KNOWN AS THE LAND OF PONDS. THE WATER GIVES THE LOCAL SCENERY SERENITY, AND REFLECTS THE CLOUDS FLOATING SLOWLY ACROSS THE SKY. EACH AUTUMN, HOWEVER, THE PEACEFUL SURFACE OF THE PONDS BEGINS TO BOIL. THE TIME OF THE FISH HARVEST HAS BEGUN AND SCHOOLS OF INVISIBLE FISH RISE TO THE SURFACE, FORCED OUT OF THEIR HIDING PLACES BY THE FISHING NETS. IT IS ARDUOUS WORK FOR THE FISHERMEN IN THE COLD WATER, BUT FOR SPECTATORS IT IS AN INCREDIBLE EXPERIENCE. COME CATCH SOME FISH WITH US! It is early morning. The sun is still dilly-dallying behind the horizon and the Pančál pond is embroidered with the outlines of the trees. We are in the village of Radobytce u Mirotic. Today is a big day, but the local carp still don’t know that, although they may find it strange that the pond is suddenly feeling a bit cramped. The water bailiff is the one to blame for this: he is slowly draining the pond. Preparations are being made for the harvest. The fishermen are already dressed in green rubber waders and fishing hats, and the nets are drawn. The dawn is breaking and the first haul begins. A fish harvest has its rules. These are explained by Adam, our guide. He works as the water bailiff for the company Blatenská Ryba, which manages 120 ponds, including Pančál. It is therefore not surprising that the autumn fish harvest lasts a fortnight and the fishermen go all out during this time. Some are on their boats helping with poles; others are ►
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standing waist-deep in in the water. After the first haul, the level falls even further and the fishermen grab those fish that buried themselves in the mud to hide from the nets. The caught fish have to be sorted. There are big, small, thin and fat ones, zanders, pike, perch and eels, but mostly carp – the main reason for the harvest. A trip to the store ponds now awaits this hardy fish, where it will remain for the next few weeks: Christmas is coming, and carp is a big part of Czech Christmas. Fish was originally a fasting-day food and has had a place at the Czech dining table since the Middle Ages. That is when the ponds that we delight in today were established. The biggest boom in the fishing industry was during the reign of Emperor Charles IV. Over the centuries, carp became a Christmas speciality, even though today children often turn their noses up at it. It is an excellent fish and it’s not really fair that it plays second fiddle to its pink, dashing cousin, the wild salmon. If you haven’t tried it before, give carp a chance. ■ THE WATER BAILIFF’S YEAR The water bailiff’s profession is a full-time one. From September to November, he is rarely out of the water. Often it is necessary to manage a number of fish harvests in one day. The draining of a pond, which precedes a harvest, has to be done at the right speed depending on the size of the pond. The biggest ponds take a number of days to drain, so that the fish can get to the fish-collecting pool and not get stuck in the shallows. In December it is time to head off with the fish to the market, where they are sold from vats to customers in the crisp Christmas air. A waiter bailiff spends January and February visiting the ponds, cutting holes in the ice to make sure the fish get enough oxygen. Smaller harvests take place in March to obtain fry for the hatcheries. The water bailiff develops a management plan for the whole year. May is the time when the ponds are stocked with young fish. The fish then have to be fed the whole summer, which is also when people can take out their rods and go fishing. Sometimes it is the most worrisome time, as was the case this year. The extreme drought caused the water in the ponds to fall to unusually low levels, and the consequences of this will add more than a few furrows to the fishermen’s foreheads for years to come.
THIS YEAR’S HAUL WAS GREATLY AFFECTED BY A HOT SUMMER AND DROUGHT THE LIKES OF WHICH THE FISHERMEN HAVE NEVER EXPERIENCED BEFORE. THE FISH DID NOT HAVE IT EASY IN THE TEPID WATER, BUT THANKS TO THE FISHERMEN, WE WON’T HAVE TO GO WITHOUT OUR CHRISTMAS CARP THIS YEAR.
Lucy Light, Lucy Light, Shortest Day and Longest Night Christmas is a celebration of the winter solstice. The ever longer nights were made less daunting by the prospect that the sun would soon be making a comeback. So why is there a proverb that says that 13 December (the Feast of St Lucy) is the beginning of the end of the reign of darkness? The solstice used to fall on this day, but only according to the less accurate Julian calendar. When the switch was made to the Gregorian calendar in the 16th century, 10 days needed to be cut. The proverb, however, has remained to this day.
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GREAT WORKS BY AMATEUR DESIGNERS Article partner: IKEA | text: Adéla Kudrnová | styling: Lenka Hlaváčová photo: Lina Németh
AT THIS YEAR’S DESIGNBLOK, A SERIES OF IKEA & SOFFA CREATIVE STUDIOS TOOK PLACE OVER FIVE EVENINGS. THROUGH THESE WE TRIED TO SHOW THAT TRULY ANYONE COULD BE A DESIGNER. DURING THE WORKSHOPS, A GREAT NUMBER OF PRODUCTS WERE CREATED UNDER OUR TUTELAGE, MANY OF WHICH COULD EASILY COMPETE WITH THE WORK OF PROFESSIONAL DESIGNERS. WE PHOTOGRAPHED THE BEST AS INSPIRATION FOR YOUR DINING TABLE. In our last SOFFA 11 mini issue and on our YouTube channel, you had the chance to see how our IKEA & SOFFA Creative Studios at Designblok looked. In a unique creative atmosphere, truly magnificent works of art came into being, and we hope that they will adorn the workshop participants’ tables for a long time and inspire even you to be courageous and create, because the resulting pieces are proof that design is not only the domain of professionals! Thanks to our designers, the participants first learned new creative techniques and then, with the designers’ help, produced their own works of art on IKEA products. Vases and glasses were created of which any glass artist would be proud. Simple white porcelain bowls, plates and cups were transformed with paint and brushes into first-class dinner sets that will surely make the food served on them taste all the better. Engraving was used to transform ordinary breadboards and wooden spoons into unique items that would be wasted if stored in a cupboard or drawer. Through traditional origami and less common techniques, both children and adults created everything required to decorate the dinner table, from folded napkins to cute paper trees. ■
PREVIOUS PAGE: Wooden breadboard by Iri Novak; wooden spoon with heart by Jitka Davidová; wooden spoon with polka dots by Iveta Ochránková; paper decorations by Tereza Lukešová ABOVE: Vase with red stripe by Barbora Hrubá; champagne glass by Markéta Petrová; crane by Tereza Lukešová RIGHT: Cup with tree decorations by Lucija Mrzljak; oval bowl with decorations on the bottom by Mariana Tutschová; oval bowl with decorations on the edge by Antonia Tkarabová; bowl with blue decorations by Pavlína Tůmová; oval bowl with skating decorations by Lucija Mrzljak IKEA PRODUCTS: IKEA 365+ oval bowls and cup, VÄRDERA bowl and plate, APTITLIG wooden breadboard, FULLÄNDA and RÖRT wooden spoons, IKEA PS 2014 grey vase, IKEA 365+ carafe, CYLINDER vase, HEDERLIG Champagne glass, FORMLIG vase
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GL I M M ER I N G J OY Gallery of distinctive jewellery
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J E W E L L E RY V S WO R K S O F A R T text: Helena Novotná and Adéla Kudrnová | styling: Lenka Hlaváčová photo: Lina Németh | art works: Wiki Commons
WE DON’T NEED THEM, BUT WE DON’T WANT TO LIVE WITHOUT THEM. IN SHORT, LIFE IS MUCH BETTER WITH THEM BECAUSE IT’S ONE BIG DELIGHT. WHAT ARE WE TALKING ABOUT? JEWELLERY. THEY COMPLEMENT US. THEY ENHANCE OUR INDIVIDUALITY AND ORIGINALITY. THE PLEASURE IS PURELY AESTHETIC, BUT ONE THAT IS A FEAST FOR THE EYES AND THE SPIRIT! We were impressed by the connection between artwork and jewellery. Just like art, jewellery is very subjective. Some like playful naïve art, some admire the polished academism of the 19th century, and still others find the timeless minimalism of Japanese painting to be the apex of art. Even jewellery can be baroque and dramatic, rococo and charming, or sophisticated and austere like the work of a functionalist architect. Just like paintings, contemporary jewellery has a purely aesthetic function. Its only purpose is to decorate. We look at paintings and wear jewellery for one reason: pleasure. What’s more, jewellery may adorn us, but at the same time it is the wearer’s personality that can underscore the magic of jewellery. In other words, if two people wear the same thing, it is not the same thing! ■
ROBERTO COIN JEWELLERY against the backdrop of the painting Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres: Une Odalisque – a.k.a. La Grande Odalisque (1814) The polished academism of Ingres contrasts beautifully with the opulence of jewellery by Roberto Coin. By the way, all Roberto Coin jewellery has a small ruby on the reverse side: according to an old myth, a ruby touching a woman’s skin brings luck. Ring from the Cocktail collection, Falcon ring from the Masterpieces collection, earrings from the Shanghai collection, all Roberto Coin | www.robertocoin.com
Set of three Harnais des Présidents bracelets – all Hermès | hermesistible.hermes.com
The sophisticated timelessness of Japanese painting resonates naturally with the massive enamel Harnais des Présidents bracelets, even if what separates them is five centuries. On the Hermèsistible website you will discover other stories wherein jewellery plays the main role.
HERMÈS JEWELLERY against the backdrop of the painting Hasegawa Tohaku: Pine Trees (16th century)
Ring and brooch from the Lonesomenomore collection by Adéla Doušová | www.adeladousova.cz
The playful naïveté of Henri Rousseau’s paintings serves as the ideal backdrop for the minimalist jewellery from the Lonesomenomore collection by Adéla Doušová. The simplicity of the shapes combined with the disproportionality of the painting give the composition wit.
JEWELLERY BY ADÉLA DOUŠOVÁ against the backdrop of the painting Henri Rousseau: Boy on the Rocks (1895/1897)
Earrings, red and grey brooch from the Concrete collection, white brooch from the Ozemichur collection – all Dechberoucí | www.dechberouci.cz
The abstract work from the early 20th century seems to have gained a new dimension with the addition of simple jewellery by Dechberoucí. The right combination of colours is the secret behind this successful pairing.
JEWELLERY BY DECHBEROUCÍ against the backdrop of the painting Kazimir Malevich: Painterly Realism of a Football Player – Colour Masses in the 4th Dimension (1915)
Earrings from the Universe collection, pearl ring from the Universe collection, Amulet necklace from the Universe collection – all Soul Jewellery | souljewellery.cz/obchod/
The pieces from Soul Jewellery make the name proud, breathing soul into every outfit and – in this case – painting. Whether you like jewellery or are a faithful champion of gold, Soul Jewellery has a lot to choose from.
JEWELLERY BY SOUL JEWELLERY against the backdrop of the painting Michael Waitz: Neue Welt (2008)
Ebony necklace, Markéta Kratochvílová | www.marketakratochvilova.net
Together, the black-and-white sketch from the early 20th century and the massive necklace from the present time create a striking harmony. The combination of technique, style and proportion is inspiring. We therefore recommend keeping to this principle even when choosing jewellery.
JEWELLERY BY MARKÉTA KRATOCHVÍLOVÁ against the backdrop of the drawing Amedeo Modigliani: Caryatide de face, mains derrière la tête (1901)
Wing turquoise gold-plated necklace, Vlaštovka pearl bracelet, Vlaštovka necklace, Peříčko silver necklace, Peříčko gold necklace – all Kat. Jewelry | www.katdot.com
The lovely originality of the jewellery by Kateřina Sochorová, who lovingly designs and makes jewellery under the Kat. Jewelry brand, excels against the backdrop of the pointillist painting by George-Pierre Seurat.
JEWELLERY BY KAT. JEWELRY against the backdrop of the painting Georges-Pierre Seurat: Evening, Honfleur (1886)
Kama ring from the Rudra collection; Wai earrings from the Senso collection; Wai Rudraksha earrings from the Senso collection; Kirtí earrings from the Rudra collection – all Mooyyy | www.mooyyy.cz
Jewellery from the new Czech brand Mooyyy exudes femininity and gentleness – probably because the designers behind this brand are three women: Lucie Koldová, Anna Steinerová and Mirka Talavašková.
JEWELLERY BY MOOYYY against the backdrop of the sketch Samuel Palmer: The Crescent Moon
Lagune II. brooch and pendants from the Crassulaceae collection – all Hanuš Lamr | www.hanuslamr.com
Feminine beauty is eternal, and the portrait of a woman from 1645 in combination with contemporary jewellery by Hanuš Lamr is a testament to this. Nature, the elements, plants and animals – all so typical of the necklaces, trinkets and brooches by Hanuš Lamr – were the inspiration here.
JEWELLERY BY HANUŠ LAMR against the backdrop of the painting AFTER Rembrandt: Young Woman with a Red Necklace (1645)
Adéla Fejtková Blueberries Brokis Daniel Gonzalez Daniel Piršč Dechem Eliška Kuchtová Eva Eisler František Vízner Gravelli Jan Plecháč & Henry Wielgus Janja Prokić Kavalier Kovonax Květinové lahůdkářství Lasvit Lucie Koldová maestrokatastrof Mária Čulenová Markéta Kratochvílová Martina Hudečková Martina Žílová Maxim Velčovský Mi Won Mcghee Milan Pekař mmcité Monika Kořínková Nastassia Aleinikava Olgoj Chorchoj Preciosa Rony Plesl Rozbíjím se Sebastian Kitzberger Tadeáš Podracký Tomáš Bém Věra Nováková Veronika & Viktorie Zorya
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CHR ISTM AS P RES EN T S F RO M S O F FA text: Adéla Kudrnová | styling and photo: SOFFA and companies’ archives
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FEATHER POSTER | € 10.50; ROSES POSTER | € 10.50; MARMELAADA HANDMADE RASPBERRY JAM | € 9; JUMBO COOKWARE | from € 125; BAMBOO CUTTING BOARD | from € 27; LIVE YOUR WAY POSTER | € 10.50 all www.shop.soffamag.com
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01 Hamamelis x intermedia (hybrid witch hazel)
02 Thymus cherlerioides ‚Duftkissen‘ (thyme)
03 Gaultheria procumbens (Eastern teaberry)
05 Helleborus foetidus (stinking hellebore)
04 Artemisia stelleriana ‚Boughton Silver‘ (beach wormwood)
06 Lavandula stoechas (French lavender)
08 Narcissus cyclamineus ‚February Silver’ (cyclamen-flowered daffodil)
07 Rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) 10 Magnolia x loebneri (magnolia)
05 Helleborus foetidus (stinking hellebore) 12 Myrtus communis (myrtle)
13 Viburnum fragrans (Farrer’s viburnum)
18 Thymus x citriodorus (lemon thyme)
13 Prunus spinosa (blackthorn)
09 Primula denticulata ‚Alba‘ (drumstick primrose)
11 Salvia apiana (white sage)
14 Muscari armeniacum (grape hyacinth)
17 Viola odorata (wood violet) 16 Salvia officinalis ‚Purpurascens‘ (sage)
20 Muscari azureum (azure grape hyacinth)
19 Geranium macrorrhizum (bigroot geranium)
21 Evernia prunastrii (oakmoss)
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SOFFA | realisation: Květinové Lahůdkářství | photo: Bára Perglová
illustration | Jan Vajda / Antimultivitamin
PHOTOSYNTHESIS 2016 CALENDAR | € 37; EGG POSTER | € 10.50; SOFFA TOTE BAG | € 10; ALPS POSTER | € 10.50; SOCKS KEMPINK FOR SOFFA | from € 14; MOHOLO WRAPPING PAPER | € 3.50; GIRL IN KITCHEN POSTER | € 10.50; HURVIN & PINGLA POSTER | € 10.50; BOTANICAL POSTER | € 10.50 all www.shop.soffamag.com
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BIG L IT T L E PL EA S UR ES text: Adéla Kudrnová | styling: SOFFA | photo: companies‘ archives
WE PUT OUR HEADS TOGETHER AND CAME UP WITH A FEW TIPS FOR THINGS THAT WE THINK WILL BRING JOY TO ANYONE REGARDLESS OF AGE, GENDER OR PROFESSION. BE INSPIRED BY OUR CHOICE AND MAKE SOMEONE CLOSE TO YOU HAPPY!
ULTIMATE MAN RAZOR Kiehl’s | www.kiehls.com $ 85
CIPRIA LEATHER BAG Elajediova | shop.elajediova.com CZK 5459
HANDMADE SOAP Sir! Soap | Gold editon www.helenaheinz.com Price upon request
VASE FROM NAŠE KVĚTENA COLLECTION design Klára Šumová and Michal Bačák www.krehky.cz | Price upon request
CABIN PORN: INSPIRATION FOR YOUR QUIET PLACE SOMEWHERE BOOK www.amazon.com | $ 25
THE BRONZE AGE OF DC COMICS BOOK www.taschen.com | € 39.99
AEN METAXA To order on www.remy-cointreau.cz CZK 24 000
MNEME SUNGLASSES Lume | www.lume-eyewear.com Price upon request
AJALA 73% CHOCOLATES www.mikrofarma.cz CZK 95/ piece
BARTIDA ORIGINAL PEAR 40% LIQUEUR bartida.multibrands.cz | CZK 399
HAVLÍK’S NATURAL MIRACLE BALM www.havlikovaapoteka.cz CZK 599/ 50 ml
HANDMADE PHOTOFOLIOS Nataliia Salii | fotodesky.salii.cz from CZK 525
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Green Christmas, White Easter. Seeking a relationship between significant days and weather or harvest was also about passing on experience to the next generation and helping them better prepare for the coming seasons. Although we may be a bit sceptical of a lot of weather lore, it is a testament to how people tried to find a hidden order in what looked like chaos around them. By the way, the reverse also applies: white Christmas, green Easter.
WIN 3 × CULTURAL DIARY FROM PAPELOTE! The new year is almost here, and a cultural diary from Papelote is essential. Write to us at info@soffamag.com (subject: Papelote), telling us what cultural event in 2016 you are looking forward to the most and why, and win one of three diaries. More on: www.papelote.cz The complete contest rules can be found on www.soffamag.com
E MB R AC E THE OF THE C OL D WI NTE R AS T H E DAYS AR E S H O R T E R AN D TH E S N OW W I LL C OV E R T H E G R O U N D S O O N, S O R E L’S MAK I N G A STATE M E NT W I T H B O LD LO O KS F O R FALL & W I NTE R . C O N ST R U CTE D F R O M P R E M I U M MAT E R IALS AN D R I C H D E S I G N D ETAI L O U R FALL/W I NT E R ‘ 15 C O LLE CTI O N C O M B I N E S P R OT E CT I O N W ITH AN E LE G ANT C U R B AP P EAL. THAT S U R E TO T U R N A F EW H EAD S .
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F O R C H I L DR EN, F O R F UN article partner: ZOOT text: Bára Perglová and Adéla Kudrnová styling: SOFFA | photo: Adéla Havelková
WE OFTEN FORGET THAT CHRISTMAS SHOULD NOT BE ABOUT PRESENTS AND SPECTACULAR DECORATIONS, BUT ABOUT THE WARM FEELING OF DOING GOOD DEEDS AND GIVING HAPPINESS. THAT IS ONE OF THE REASONS WHY WE GOT TOGETHER WITH ZOOT TO SPEND ONE AFTERNOON AT THE CHILDREN’S HOME IN PYŠELY NEAR PRAGUE AND BRING A LITTLE CHEER TO THE TALENTED KIDS LIVING THERE BY HOLDING A CREATIVE WORKSHOP. LOOK WHAT THEY PAINTED ON THE T-SHIRTS THAT WE BROUGHT THEM! Our visit to the children’s home was one of those cases where things took off in an entirely different direction than planned. The original idea was to have the children paint animals on t‑shirts supplied by ZOOT. cz using our templates. From the outset, however, the children made it clear that they were longing to do things their way, so we decided to give them complete freedom to do what they wanted. Each child who took part in the workshop was an original with a strong personality, a different view of life and a different background story. The younger children painted cute motifs; the older kids preferred texts and mottos that they knew mainly from the Internet. The initial rowdiness soon subsided and a peaceful, focussed atmosphere prevailed. We enjoyed watching the unique creations spring from the children’s hands and seeing how proud they were to then put the t-shirts on. We were surprised by many things: for example, by the number of children who were football fans. However, by the end of the day we were in quite an emotional state. Some of the children told us very moving stories about their lives and we could not help but admire them for having overcome some very difficult obstacles. We realised how important it is to cheer them on, as they still have a very difficult road before them. We should learn to do nice things for those less fortunate, and not just around Christmas time. ■
T-SHIR T W I T H OW N M OT I F article partner: ZOOT | text: Bára Perglová concept and styling: Lenka Hlaváčová | photo: Adéla Havelková
DO YOU LIKE THE IDEA OF CREATING A T-SHIRT WITH YOUR OWN ORIGINAL MOTIF? YOU CAN ALSO ORGANISE A SIMILAR WORKSHOP FOR CHILDREN AT CHRISTMAS OR ANY OTHER TIME. WHAT’S MORE, WHEN YOU SEE HOW MUCH THE CHILDREN ARE ENJOYING THEMSELVES, YOU WILL GET DOWN TO WORK AS WELL! DIFFICULTY: easy TIME: 30 - 60 minutes + drying time WHAT YOU NEED: t-shirt felt textile paint textile glue scissors
Designing your own t-shirt is very easy. The main thing you need is an idea. Choose contrasting colours, and try using felt. INSTRUCTIONS: First sketch the design on paper. If you want to try something a bit more complicated, we recommend cutting it out and tracing it onto the t-shirt. Then you can begin painting. Don’t dilute the paint – the thicker it is the deeper the colour will be. For a bolder effect, allow the first layer to dry a bit and then paint over it. Last of all, you can add some felt if you want. Before the paint dries, cut out the felt parts and glue them onto the textile. ■
DON’T FORGET, YOU CAN FIND A VIDEO OF THE WORKSHOP ON WWW.SOFFAMAG.COM/YOUTUBE. We would like to thank ZOOT.cz for providing the t-shirts.
Sushi lover Péťa began playing with Japanese motifs from the very beginning. Nikola mentioned her favourite Czech rapper, Ektor. Even Anička stuck to music and added a few felt notes to the guitar she drew. During the photo shoot, she even sang a Roma song, with her brother accompanying her on guitar. Most kids had a positive relationship to football, but Jakub, for example, would rather coach than play. Maruška
prefers kicking the ball around with boys and thinks Sparta is a pretty wicked team. Kačka drew her motto “Don’t worry, don’t cry, smoke weed and fly” on her t-shirt. Would you like to learn more about the children’s home in Pyšely or do something nice for the children? Visit www.ddpysely.cz for more information.
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New Year's Day, the Coming Year on Display Most families abandoned old customs and traditions a long time ago, but even the less superstitious prefer to eat a meal with lentils on New Year’s Day, as these legumes are thought to bring wealth – well, dry lentils do look a bit like coins. But this custom can be viewed from a different angle: legumes are the simple and cheap food of the thrifty. Keep away from poultry, though, or your fortune might fly away.
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On New Year's Day for More Light We Pray The sequence of three pieces of wisdom pertains to the time of the winter solstice: on New Year’s Day for more light we pray, on Three Kings’ Day the sun’s on its way, and on Candlemas day put the candles away. Longer days also meant that the meagre months were coming to an end and that spring would be arriving soon. Winter was a very worrisome time of the year for our ancestors, and making the supplies of food to last it out was one of the most important tasks of the year. With the onset of the cold months animals were slaughtered, too. Take pigs, for example: the family no longer had to feed them and had enough food for themselves for some time.
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ON A VISIT A new bistro where they cook with love
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E SK A – THE M AG I C O F S I M PL I C I T Y text: Olga Karpecká | styling: SOFFA | photo: Adéla Havelková
WHEN REMINISCING ABOUT THE HOLIDAYS AT OUR GRANDPARENTS’, WE CAN SMELL THE WOODS, PINE NEEDLES AND HERBS. THERE IS THE SMELL OF COFFEE ON THE BREAKFAST TABLE AND FRESH BREAD WITH JAM. OH, THE JOY! THE MAGICAL WORLD OF OUR CHILDHOOD IS BACK THANKS TO THE ESKA BISTRO AND RESTAURANT, NEWLY OPENED IN THE PRAGUE BOROUGH OF KARLÍN. THE MOST IMPORTANT INGREDIENTS OF EACH MEAL ARE LOVE AND JOY. Eska restaurant and bistro is the newest addition to the Ambiente chain. And just like its older siblings, it is built on quality ingredients and enthusiasm for great food. In the world of tastes and smells, Eska is all about going back to basics. The recipes are based on the simplest ingredients, which are used without waste – from the roots to the petals. Chef Martin Štangl often sets out to the forests of the Sázava River Valley and collects wild herbs to flavour the meals he prepares. And at midnight, when we are just heading off to bed (if not already asleep), the bakers are up preparing the first loaves of bread. The butter that will be slathered on the fresh slices was made at Eska in butter churns the night before. “I really like the openness. It’s amazing. Could stand here the whole day and watch,” says Eska communications manager Šárka Hamanová, while standing on the staircase and watching the bustle in the open kitchen where a cook is cleaning red rose hips. ■ RIGHT: The first thing that welcomes us at Eska is a long table made of solid wood. It is also a workspace and a sales counter. Slices of bread are being prepared right before the customers’ eyes, with various spreads, jams and fruit butters as toppings. The corner under a big window with a view onto the Vítkov hillside is the domain of the baristas.
In the Czech lands, strangers were traditionally welcomed with bread and salt, and this combination is part of many Christmas Eve dinners. Good bread is a mainstay, and so it is at Eska. Kneading machines, a digital scale and a big bread oven fuelled by oak pellets are the only modern conveniences that enter into the traditional bread-making procedure. The journey from eco flour and water to a crunchy loaf of bread takes two days. The leaven is taken care of for a day and a night. Caraway seed and salt is then mixed into the dough and left to rise in a kneading-trough. The dough is then divided into loaves and left for another hour or two in a scuttle to rise. Only then are the loaves placed in the oven. Forty minutes later, they come out fragrant and with a nice crunchy crust. “I love everything about bread. Kneading, baking… the whole process. But what can’t be beat is the crust. That’s the best,” says local baker Mirek, who has been baking bread for more than thirty years. In addition to perfect bread, which can last for a number of days (if it not eaten up in a single afternoon like we did), you can also buy vegetables and home-made jams. ■ For more information and the menu go to: www.eska.ambi.cz
PREVIOUS PAGES AND RIGHT: The friendly staff brought us bread with some spreads to taste. They were so good that we almost forgot to take photos. | Industrial elements prevail in the interior. Conversely, the decorations refer to nature. The young spruce trees floating above the restaurant come from a nursery after being thinned, and are treated so the needles don’t fall off. | Sweets are the responsibility of pastry chef Vojtěška. “The Bundt cake is a family recipe, the strudel a bit of an experiment. I usually use yoghurt dough, but as we make our own buttermilk I tried that instead. | Excellent Doubleshot coffee, which we rated as “coffee with a capital C”, is prepared by the team of baristas headed by Ondřej Štökl. | At Eska, not only are the ingredients local, but so is the design. The uniforms were designed by Kristína Netíková and the interior by architect Tereza Froňková. The dishes and decorations were created by Yveta Kroupová and Louky květ studio. The furniture is the work of Michal Froněk and Tereza Froňková.
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R EC I PES Goodies for anytime, not just Christmas
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H O M E M AD E EG G L I Q UEU R ( EG G N O G ) partner: Tesco Finest | recipe Adéla Srbová | text: Sára Němečková styling: Adéla Srbová & SOFFA | photo: Adéla Havelková
ARE YOU CONTEMPLATING WHAT DRINK TO OFFER YOUR GUESTS DURING THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS? OUR HOMEMADE EGG LIQUEUR, MELLOWED WITH SALTY CARAMEL FROM TESCO FINEST, WILL GIVE YOU THE OPTION TO WARM THEM UP WITH SOMETHING OTHER THAN MULLED WINE! PREPARATION TIME: 60 minutes ENOUGH FOR: 2 bottles INGREDIENTS: 700 ml 12% cream 250 ml 30% whipping cream 250 ml rum 130 g caster sugar 70 g Tesco Finest salted caramel 5 egg yolks 3 whole cinnamon sticks 1 vanilla pod 1 teaspoon mac
Combine both types of cream and the spices in a small pot. Slice the vanilla pod lengthwise before putting it into the pot. Slowly heat the mixture and remove it from the stove the moment it begins to boil. Now add the caramel and slowly mix it in. Remove the cinnamon and the remaining vanilla pod and leave the mixture to cool to room temperature. In the meantime, beat the egg yolks and sugar in a bowl until the mixture is smooth. You can tell that you’ve reached the right consistency easily: when you lift the whisk out of the bowl, the mixture running off the whisk will create “ribbons” on the surface. Slowly add the cooled cream mixture and finally add the rum. Pour the liqueur into sealable glass bottles and put them into the fridge. The liqueur tastes best if left to rest for at least three days. ■
IM P ROVE D L I N ZER CO O K I ES partner: Tesco Finest | recipe Adéla Srbová | text: Sára Němečková styling: Adéla Srbová & SOFFA | photo: Adéla Havelková
WHAT WOULD CHRISTMAS BE WITHOUT LINZER COOKIES? WE TEAMED UP WITH TESCO FINEST TO THINK ABOUT HOW TO GIVE AN OLD CLASSIC A LITTLE SOMETHING EXTRA. WHAT ABOUT ADDING SOME SPICE? WE USED A LITTLE CINNAMON, AND THE RESULT WAS REALLY SURPRISING! PREPARATION TIME: 40 minutes + 3 hours to rest the dough ENOUGH FOR: 3 baking sheets INGREDIENTS: 320 g fine flour 200 g butter 120 g icing sugar 2 egg yolks 1½ teaspoons cinnamon Rind from one bio lemon Tesco Finest cherry jam
INSTRUCTIONS: First mix all the ingredients except the jam until a smooth dough is formed. Let it rest for three hours in the fridge. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface and use cookie cutters to cut out whatever shapes you desire. Then place the cookies on a baking sheet. Bake them for about 7 minutes at 180°C. Adjust the baking time depending on the size of the cookies. In the meantime, prepare the jam for sticking the cookies together. We used cherry jam from Tesco Finest. Spread the jam on the cooled cookie halves, stick them together and you’re done! ■ We would like to thank Tesco Finest for providing the ingredients for this recipe. For more inspiration go to tescorecepty.cz
The Three Kings Either Bridges Build or Tear Them Down December’s uncertain weather should stabilise around 6 January, at least according to folk wisdom traded down through the centuries. In the best-case scenario, frost came after the rain and the ice lasted until the spring thaw: there are countless photographs showing people skating on the Vltava River, something we can no longer do because of the dams and reservoirs built upstream. But if December was cold January could see a thaw, which would result in destructive ice floes.
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