food

Zagreb Pancake Festival – Winter

Winter Pancake Festival to be held in Zagreb on 17th to 30th of December The third edition of the Pancake Festival will take place in Zagreb’s main square from 17 to 30 December and a fundraiser will be organised at the opening ceremony next Saturday. During the 14-day festival, pancakes, …

History in a Dish – Croatian Food

If you go to Zagorje, try the local štrukli (a type of strudel). If you find yourself in Slavonia, try the kulen (a hot and spicy salami). If you lose your way in the heart of Istria, don’t miss the local venison stew with macaroni noodles. If you end up …

Istrian specialties presented around the world

The Italian gastro-guide Veronelli and the French Vienna-licensed guide Gault Millau present Croatian specialties and restaurants on their pages – to be specific, those from Istria and Kvarner. The two gastro-guides present a total of 32 Istrian restaurants, and five in Opatija. The Italian gastro-guide Veronelli was printed in 40 …

A Taste of Croatia, from Karmela’s kitchen to yours

BookSurge proudly announces the publication of Cooking in Croatia and Bosnia by Karmela Kis. Over the course of the centuries, Croatian and Bosnian cuisine has witnessed many influences, with local nuances accentuating the uniqueness of the cooking. Karmela’s cookbook aims to explore this great variety of culinary inspirations, reflecting the …

FISH AND FISH SPECIALITIES OF DALMATIA

Author: Boris Marelic, a fishing enthusiast and the owner of Korcula Villa Sole and House Pomenic Apartments on the Island of Korcula. Dalmatia with its large islands of Brac, Hvar and Mljet and hundreds of smaller islands is a unique area for a variety of fishes, fishing and maritime culinary …

Extra Large Risotto for everyone in Split

If you are in Split today, don’t miss out on the unique opportunity to be part of what is (probably) the world’s largest risotto party! As today is Split’s city day (Sveti Duje Day), the people of Split are preparing a large risotto in a brand new giant saucepan. The …