Day: February 4, 2015

Introduction to Croatian cuisine

February 4, 2015

Croatian cuisine cannot be put under the same name. The differences in geomorphology, culture and history between Croatia’s regions are also present in its gastronomy which can define Croatia’s cuisine as a cuisine of regions. Every Croatian region ”cooks” something special and different than the neighboring region. Dishes that are characteristic for a certain area […]

Triumph of Simplicity – How The Croatian Cuisine impressed Anthony Bourdain

February 4, 2015

“You have never been to Croatia? You are a f**ing idiot! I’m an idiot!”. These were the first words of the last episode of the popular TV series by Anthony Bourdain ”No Reservations” about Croatia and the Croatian cuisine. World-known Emmy awarded Anthony Bourdain visited Istria, Pag, Skradin and other parts of Croatia looking for […]

Croatia – the land of liquid gold

February 4, 2015

Homer, the famous writer of Iliad and Odyssey, referred to olive oil as ”liquid gold” and we couldn’t agree with him more. If you want to cook something in a Mediterranean style you have to, simply have to, round up everything with this opaque yellow-green fluid. As people from Dalmatia and Istria say: a […]

Coffee Culture in Croatia

February 4, 2015

Coffee drinking is one of Croatia’s favorite pastimes. That much favorite it has evolved into an ”art” that requires special skills. So all of you out there planning to blend with locals on your vacation and immerse yourself in Croatia’s habits and tradition, these are two basic goals you might want to aspire to: once […]

A Glass of Rakija – A Toast to Life

February 4, 2015

What is rakija? Well, we might try to define it and say it’s a general name for a variety of distilled herbal or fruit spirits traditionally drunk in Croatia. However, that wouldn’t do it justice because it’s so much more. Namely, first and most of all rakija is an important part of Croatian culture. […]

Traditional Croatian Food – Top 10 Delicacies

February 4, 2015

A famous saying – ”love goes through the stomach” – really pins down the intricate, yet straightforward relationship between love and food. As with people, the same goes for places – in most cases a traveler falls in love with a country by falling in love with its food. Yes of course, you can be […]

Fritule – Quick and Tasty

February 4, 2015

No one can resist sweet little treats. And why would they? After all they are a perfect companion of every gathering and the best way to round up a good meal. That’s why we’re presenting you with a a recipe for fritule, a sweet Croatian dish usually made in days leading to Easter and Christmas. […]

Traditional Croatian Easter Cake Recipe – Pinca / Sirnica

February 4, 2015

We bring you a recipe for a special kind of cake called sirnica or pinca (the second term is more typical for northern Croatia) – traditional cake made for Easter in Croatia. It’s actually some kind of cross between bread and cake, usually shaped as round loaf but it can also be made in a […]

Easter in Croatia – Food Traditions

February 4, 2015

In case you’re coming to Croatia during Easter period you might find it interesting to find something about Easter traditions and food in Croatia, most special being those related to Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday. In general, Easter is perceived in Croatia as time of rebirth and new life. This fact is perfectly reflected in […]

Croatia Food Itinerary – Adriatic Coast for Foodies

February 4, 2015

Croatia is a great destination for every food lover. Nice climate and clear waters of the Adriatic Sea have given Croatia all it needs in terms of good, fresh ingredients every respectable foodie aims for. So it’s no wonder Adriatic Coast is dotted with numerous small towns and villages where you can have exquisite […]

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