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Searching for Greek Salad

Vedran Obućina

Sep 4, 2019
7 min

Searching for Greek Salad

In Greece it is called Horiatiki, in Turkey Çoban salatası, in Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia and Russia Шəки-салаты or Şəki-salatı, and in the Balkans it is known as Šopska salad or Serbian salad. The Greek and Turkish names mean the same thing - peasant salad. It is indispensable on the table of the southern Balkans, Asia Minor and the countries around the Black Sea. All these variants have the same basis - tomato, cucumber and onion. Together they give one of the most refres

Dairy beneath the Velebit Mountain

edvard.badurina

Oct 2, 2018
3 min

Dairy beneath the Velebit Mountain

Velebit’s karstic pastures were once full of sheep, goats and buša – the Lika’s cattle. Today, there are only a handful of cattle breeders and producers of milk and cheese. One such bright example is the dairy Vegium, which was opened by the Municipality of Karlobag in Baške Oštarije. It is located in the heart of an ecologically pure region, so the products are of the highest and exceptional quality. We were convinced ourselves by trying the milky products in the restaurant

Gacka dolina - Lika's Gastronomy at Historic Crossroad

edvard.badurina

Aug 10, 2018
2 min

Gacka dolina - Lika's Gastronomy at Historic Crossroad

Only half an hour above the Adriatic Sea lies Žuta Lokva. From its earliest history, it was the intersection of important traffic routes from the interior to the sea, and archaeological sites from ancient times have been discovered here. Today it is an important intersection of the place where clay ground was full of “yellow” ponds, which gave the place its name. And right on this intersection, there is a restaurant Gacka dolina, with a lot of tourists and passers-by, who may

Restaurant Lika - Doors of Lika

Aug 10, 2018
3 min

Restaurant Lika - Doors of Lika

The Mala Kapela tunnel separates Lika from the Ogulin region and continental Croatia. When a tunnel crosses south, passengers will first notice the restaurant and hotel Lika. Many will not even know that they have come to the site of the beautiful Lika gastronomy. This hotel is opened by the couple Mile and Anamarija Binički in 2014. We talk with Mile in the presence of two hotel managers. Ivica Mesić was the former mayor of the Brinje municipality, while Krešimir Javor arriv

Agritourism Sia - Champion Cheese from the Istrian Sheep

Jul 22, 2018
3 min

Agritourism Sia - Champion Cheese from the Istrian Sheep

“Write everything I say, don’t be like other journalists!”, warns us Mr Franko while we sip a glass of rose rakija. “But they are here for gastronomy, they are not political journalists”, shouts Mrs Stana from the background, who made the rakija herself as every other kind on the shelf of the restaurant within the Agritourism Sia near Vodnjan. Mr Franko Cetina, the winner of numerous awards for the sheep cheese and president of the Istrian association of sheep and goat herder

From sheep curd to grilled lamb - Konoba Bracera, Malinska

May 20, 2018
4 min

From sheep curd to grilled lamb - Konoba Bracera, Malinska

Simple and easy-going, Danijel Deni Šabalja welcomes us with a glass of Žlahtina on the terrace of his restaurant Bracera, a beautiful classical konoba in Malinska, on the northern coast of the Krk island. His humble and welcoming smile hides a man of many talents: from a restoratuer in Malinska, where he also owns a wine bar just across the Konoba Bracera, to the family boutique hotel in nearby fishing village of Porat, and to his love for local Dubašnica tradition that fami

Born from wind and rock: Cheese from Magriž dairy, Kornić

May 16, 2018
4 min

Born from wind and rock: Cheese from Magriž dairy, Kornić

„You've said you will be here round noon“, a strict voice of Mrs Vesna Mrakovčić tells us while she opens the door of Magriž dairy in centre of Kornić. We feel a bit embarrassed, as this is more than a true. But we were caught up with some serious lamb business in the nearby Konoba Marea and lost track of time. In Marea we already tried the famous cheese stemming from the Mrakovčić family. This cheese is among the most popular and most praised in Croatia, winning awards world

Lamb Days in Konoba Marea, Kornić

May 14, 2018
4 min

Lamb Days in Konoba Marea, Kornić

Among the many touristic places on the island of Krk, Kornić is somewhat side-lined although it is situated just above the beautiful marina of Punat Bay, interesting also for the islet Košljun, the peaceful retreat of the Franciscan order. This is not necessarily a bad thing, though. Kornić is attractive in its peace and rural beauty, featuring small churches and chapels, centuries old olive groves, and an ethno-house presenting the life of sheep shepherds and olive growers t

Bergamo - culinary centre of Northern Italy

Jan 1, 2018
9 min

Bergamo - culinary centre of Northern Italy

When thinking of Italian cuisine, we might be challenged to have memories of pasta and excellent tomato sauces. This is the true flavour of Italy, right? Well, wrong… Although Italy is the homeland of European pasta, there is much, much more to the tastes of Apennine Peninsula than that. And Bergamo, province near Milano and in the pre-Alps, is just the perfect place to indulge into real gastronomy of Italy. Bergamo is one of the Italian culinary capitals and this article wil

Delnice's culinary heritage: Goranska kuća & Hotel Risnjak

Nov 13, 2017
5 min

Delnice's culinary heritage: Goranska kuća & Hotel Risnjak

In the very centre of Delnice, itself an unofficial centre of Gorski Kotar region, a hotel named after the National Park Risnjak stands since the earldecades of 20th century. Today, it is one of the strongholds of Gorski Kotar accommodation facilities, with quite a long history. Because of the transport connections between the continental Croatia and the Littoral, Delnice became a hub for road and railways. Very soon, not only the businessmen and drivers were regular visitors

Latus - Cheese that awakes an Istrian spirit

Oct 2, 2017
4 min

Latus - Cheese that awakes an Istrian spirit

We all know how much wisdom and knowledge did our grannies had. They nurtured their experiences and provided us with the finest things imaginable. Seldom can we find a person who doesn’t recall the scents and aromas of grandma’s home. In the village of Orbanići, near Žminj, it is milk that is a flavour of old times. Today, the dairy Latus is a proud example of tradition and quality in milk and cheese making. Since 2002 they have been building on a family tradition, learning s

Amarilis - on the highway of roasted pork

Sep 7, 2017
3 min

Amarilis - on the highway of roasted pork

Imagine yourself driving through the lush green country, with hilltop castle ruins and small rivers, picturesque villages and old towns. Indeed, you might be anywhere in Europe, but you cannot find everywhere a lamb or suckling pig roasted on a spit. And this is what Karlovac region is very famous for. Sometimes a shock for our tourists from the northern side of the Alps, it is a scene particular for the gastronomy of Lika, Kordun, and Banija. Along the magistral ways, one ca

Vodnjanka - Recipes from the Old

Aug 31, 2017
4 min

Vodnjanka - Recipes from the Old

A wine maker is looking at us from the wall. And the lady from the window, as well as the carpenter, cooper, olive oil producer, peasant, the lady in waiting, carrier and so many other characters taken out from the historical oblivion of Vodnjan. It is a permanent exhibition wall of the restaurant Vodnjanka, a testimony of the town-village divide in an area characterised by both Croatian and Italian influences. The remnants of these stories are carried further in the authenti

Awarded Cheeses from OPG Mrvoš

Aug 13, 2017
2 min

Awarded Cheeses from OPG Mrvoš

No, the milk doesn’t come from the supermarket. And no, the cows are not white-purple as Milka shows it. And yes, these are mostly the messages revealed to children today. Astonishingly, we lost the touch with nature in such substantial way that our children haven’t seen ordinary things like cows or chickens. For families that do care for their offspring, and for those who care for an excellent cheese, a visit to Family Homestead Mrvoš is a must! It is situated in Ljubošina,

Žminj - In the Centre of Istria

Jul 26, 2017
5 min

Žminj - In the Centre of Istria

All paths lead to Žminj. No, it is not a cliché used by so many towns in the world: indeed, if you want to travel from the largest city of Istria, Pula, to Central, Northern or Eastern Istria, you should pass through Žminj. And while those who are lost will have a jolly good time to pronounce the name of the town, they would also be lucky to pass the city of long history and culture, with some of the best cuisines in the Istrian peninsula. Until September 20th you will have a

Festival of Žlahtina in Vrbnik

Jul 4, 2017
3 min

Festival of Žlahtina in Vrbnik

The old sommeliers of Vinodol and Krk called this wine žlahtno, meaning noble. A sip of straw-yellow and fresh delight is a definite reason why we stick to the old taverns of the clifftop town of Vrbnik, instead of swimming in the sea nearby. Žlahtina is, without a doubt, one of the best products from the island of Krk and blends perfectly with local meals. Its fresh aroma and light taste makes it excellent wine for summer. The locals are so proud of this wine, they even hav

Best of Bakar Gastronomy

Nov 19, 2016
4 min

Best of Bakar Gastronomy

As in other Kvarner towns, Bakar’s gastronomy is a combination of seafood and agriculture in its hinterland. This area is influenced by heavy northeast wind bura and rainy days in winter, while having a sub-Mediterranean climate in rest of the year. It is the specialties that Bakar is famous for. Everyone here is proud of Bakarska vodica, a sparkling wine grown on the terraces high above the Bakar Bay, or Bakarski baškot, unique baked bread used to gain strength on long voyag

Forest on the Plate - Restaurant Gradina, Josipdol

Sep 9, 2016
3 min

Forest on the Plate - Restaurant Gradina, Josipdol

Prime position to taste wild game in this region is Restaurant Gradina, in the very centre of old Muljava in Josipdol. This restaurant, chosen 14 times as one of the hundred best in Croatia, is famous for its game dishes, including deer, boar, roe deer, and bear, and for its lamb on the spit, such an essential part and brand of the mountainous Croatian gastronomy. Since 1995 this restaurant is proudly run by the family Pavlić. We were welcomed with excellent homemade brandy (

Cheese from the Mountain: OPG Čavrag, Jasenak

Sep 9, 2016
2 min

Cheese from the Mountain: OPG Čavrag, Jasenak

At the foothills of the highest mountain in Gorski kotar Bjelolasica (1534m), next to the Jasenčica creek, since the Middle ages people live in a mountain place of Jasenak. The legend tells us some people got lost in the woods and suddenly came to a mountain meadow surrounded by the ash tree (jasen). They have settled here and started a life among the ash trees. Today we know most of the inhabitants came from Gomirje (place where the westernmost Christian Orthodox monastery i

Mini Cheese Farm - OPG Miščević

Sep 9, 2016
2 min

Mini Cheese Farm - OPG Miščević

Mr Milan Miščević is probably the most famous cheese maker in the Ogulin-Josipdol area, and presides over the cheese producing association in the Karlovac County. Enough to pay him a visit, especially because we were enjoying his products while eating in Restaurant Frankopan and Restaurant Gradina. Pure enjoyment and fresh taste of Miščević Cheese is supplemented by the sheer hospitality and sip of homemade brandy (rakija) in the tasting room. Family farm Miščević is practica

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