Egy falat Magyarország a tengerentúlon: a kürtösk…
Egy falat Magyarország a tengerentúlon: a kürtöskalács meghódítja Kanadát
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Cultural Sweet Spot: Montreal Bakery Sparks Debate on Chimney Cake's Hungarian-Romanian Roots
Montreal, QC – A local pastry shop, Pâtisserie Ol’ Sweet, has become the unexpected center of a cultural discussion surrounding the beloved chimney cake, or Kurtoskalacs. Owner David, a Hungarian native born in Transylvania, Romania, shared insights into the dessert's history in a recent social media video, sparking a lively debate among viewers. David explained that the chimney cake is a "300-year-old Hungarian recipe" originating from the Transylvanian region, currently part of Romania. He highlighted the "big minority of Hungarians" residing in Transylvania, emphasizing his own heritage. "I'm Hungarian, yes, and I was born in Romania, in Transylvania," he stated, explaining how he brought the traditional recipe to Montreal, personalizing it with his mother and grandmother. The video, which showcases the meticulous process of preparing the sweet treat and its various fillings, quickly garnered attention. However, the comments section became a forum for a historical and nationalistic debate. Viewers passionately argued over whether the chimney cake should be considered Romanian or Hungarian, with some asserting, "It’s Hungarian," while others countered, "If you’re born in Transilvania that means you’re Romanian…not hungarian." Another comment noted, "WHEN THE CHIMNEY CAKE WAS INVENTED, TRANSYLVANIA WAS HUNGARIAN. 300 YEARS AGO TRIANON DIDNT HAPPEN YET." Despite the online contention, David's inspiration for opening Pâtisserie Ol’ Sweet stemmed from a desire to share his cultural heritage. He recounted visiting family and showing the pastry to his girlfriend, who "loved it," prompting him to bring the tradition to Montreal. The shop continues to serve the popular dessert, inviting customers to experience a piece of Transylvanian-Hungarian culinary history in Canada.
