Magda was buzzing with excitement. Today, her close friends - Agata from Poland, Juraj from Slovakia, and Fruzsina from Hungary - were visiting Prague. As they all sat in a cozy traditional Czech restaurant, the centrepiece of their conversation was about to be one of the Czech Republic's most iconic dishes - the dumpling. "Guys," Magda began with a grin, "you can't leave Prague without trying our famous dumplings. And I mean all of them!" Agata, with a playful smirk, replied, "I love pierogi in Poland. Are they similar?" Magda nodded, "Yes, but with a twist. For starters, we have our bread dumplings or 'houskové knedlíky'. They're made from a mixture of flour, milk, eggs, and stale bread cubes. Soft and fluffy, they're the perfect companion to our rich creamy sauces or meat." Fruzsina's eyes twinkled, "Sounds delightful! What do you recommend having them with?" With pride, Magda responded, "The classic choice is beef in a creamy sauce, or 'Svíčková'. It's a match made in heaven." Juraj, always curious about food variations, inquired, "I've heard about potato dumplings. Are they a thing here?" Magda nodded excitedly, "Absolutely! They're called 'bramborové knedlíky'. Heavier than bread dumplings, they have a unique taste and are sometimes filled with smoked meat." "And," Magda leaned in, her voice dropping to a conspiratorial whisper, "for those with a sweet tooth, we have fruit-filled dumplings. Plums, strawberries, apricots - wrapped in a soft dough, boiled, and then sprinkled with sugar and melted butter. It's pure magic!" Agata's mouth watered, "I'm sold! I'll try the fruit dumplings." Fruzsina laughed, "I'll join you on that sweet adventure. Let's get strawberry ones!" Juraj, rubbing his chin, declared, "The potato dumplings filled with smoked meat for me, please!" As orders were placed, laughter echoed, and stories were shared, Magda felt a sense of pride. Through the simple act of sharing a meal, she had offered her friends a taste of Czech history and tradition. For in every bite of those dumplings was a story, a memory, and the warmth of Czech hospitality.