Winery Orahovica

January 18, 2019

Winery Orahovica

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Orahovica

January 09, 2019

Orahovica

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Ilok Traminer II

July 04, 2016

Ilok Traminer II

 Speaking of Ilok, immediately  thought of wine Gewurztraminer comes to mind, they are almost synonyms. This connection can be felt in every conversation with the locals. Ilok Traminer in glass has an intense scent of old roses. My friend explained that this is one of the main characteristics of Traminer which has grown in Ilok vineyards. With the

Ilok, Traminer

March 30, 2016

Ilok, Traminer

In the far east of the country, overlooking the river Danube, is located the beautiful royal town of Ilok who enchants with its rich cultural heritage. For its heritage is associated with the tradition of vine cultivation which dates back to Roman times. Witnessesto this ancient history are Iloks’ wine cellars.  The most famous owner of the town

Slavonia, Vukovar Part I

January 19, 2016

Slavonia, Vukovar Part I

Slavonia, Vukovar Part I   When I think of Vukovar before my eyes is the image of the Danube and Vukovar ade, sandy island on the Danube with the sandy beaches, a popular beach of Vukovar. In the gazebo under the shade trees are offered refreshments, traditional Slavonian food and on the grounds one can play beach volleyball.

Lleida, Naltres - Versión española

November 18, 2015

Lleida, Naltres - Versión española

A medio camino entre Barcelona y Zaragoza, encotraremos Lleida. Lleida es ciudad universitaria donde vive y trabaja mi amigo Alex. Alex regenta restaurante It…food&drink en la zona céntrica de la ciudad. Tuve suerte de haber podido disfrutar del Aplec del cargol, uno de los festivales gastronómicos mas importantes en España. Actualmente, el Aplec presenta mas de 100 asociaciones

Lleida, Naltres

November 06, 2015

Lleida, Naltres

Half way from Barcelona to Zaragoza, Lleida is located, a university town in which my friend Alex lives. Alex met us at the restaurant "IT" in the city center from where we began enjoying the snail's festival "APLEC DE Caragol", one of the most popular gastronomic festivals in Spain. This year, the festival presents about 100 associations of

Bakar, Bakarska vodica

October 15, 2015

Bakar, Bakarska vodica

Foto by: Miljenko Segulja We entered Bakar by the old  main Roman road built in the 1st century BC (renovated of course) that follows the coast of the Bakar bay. Foto by: RI prsten - Klaudio Vrancic The area was inhabited in the 3rd and 2nd millennium BC. This great cultural heritage can be seen everywhere.  The area

Gnocchi

September 26, 2015

Gnocchi

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Gnocchi The best side dish to Pasticada is gnocchi. Do you make good homemade potato gnocchi?  We have the perfect recipe for you. Ingredients: 750 g potatoes ¾ teaspoon salt 2 egg yolks 1 ½ to 2 cups multi-purpose flour Preparation In salted water boil  potatoes in the shell until tender. Rinse and allow to cool slightly. Peel

Pašticada

September 20, 2015

Pašticada

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My friend Milda and I have decided to write you a recipe for Pasticada. Although we spent a lot of time looking for the "right" pasticada we gave up and here we are giving you one of the possible recipes of the Dalmatian specialties. Milda is from Hvar (who for love moved to Newport News, Virginia) and she