Experience cherry season in Croatia in Raštević, where good winter rains and hot May deliver an abundant harvest beneath historic Gradina fortress.
Tag: dalmatian food
Skradin Risotto: One of Croatia’s Most Famous Dishes
Skradin risotto by Ante Pižić at Arka: A May 1st feast of Croatia’s most traditional dish, served after 12 hours of patient cooking in a riverside town.
My favorite beer in Croatia – Brlog beers
My favorite beer in Croatia is Neposlušna from Brlog brewery in Zadar. Founded by two women who quit their jobs to brew on an apartment balcony, it’s worth the trip.
Croatian souvenirs for foodies: what to get from Croatia
Croatian souvenirs for foodies: what to get from Croatia
Gioia Calussi in Zadar: The Cookbook That Saved Dalmatian Cuisine
Gioia Calussi in Zadar visits quietly while her cookbook remains in every Dalmatian kitchen. The Zadar-born author who preserved our culinary heritage for the world.
Konoba Zoglov, Vis Island
Summer lunch at traditional tavern Zoglov on Vis Island
History of Peka
The history and origins of Croatian peka through archaeological and historical sources
Our Christmas Eve Tradition in Šibenik
Our Christmas Eve Tradition at Pelegirini,s in Šibenik.
Wild Asparagus Hunting in Croatia
Hunting for wild asparagus in Croatia. A great local pastime and VERY popular delicacy in the coastal region of Croatia.
Pršut Festival of Drniš
Eating like locals in Croatia
Eating like locals in Croatia
Benkovac Wine Tasting
Earlier this spring we had a pleasure to show our hospitality to several quite interesting guests from USA. Mr. Frank Dietrich, joined by his staff, wine writer Marcy Gordon and Zdravko and Marion Podolski of GoHvar blog all joined us at a very special little tasting in Benkovac.
Secret Dalmatia cooks for homeless
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And cutting and chopping and peeling…[/caption] We are lucky to have met dozens of great people in our line of work. Many amazing people are working with us in one goat: to provide great experiences for travelers. One of them is Lana Iljadica who is not only our dear friend and one of the best guides ever but also a person of great love for everyone.
The heritage of Škopljanci
Škopljanci is a tiny hamlet, part of Radošić village in the Dalmatian hinterland known as Zagora. Just about an hour north of Split, I usually take a scenic drive over Malačka panorama point that makes this drive extra special. Getting to Škopljanci is easy. The hamlet is well marked with signs for traditional Bikijada: a festival of…
Bash Bash Food Bar, Vodice
I am not the biggest fan of Vodice and their vision of “tourism”. It used to be a great place some 25 – 30 years back but it is just a big mess now and I avoid it as much as I can. I also tell all my clients to stay away as there is…