I did a little research about this recipe and found out that it is a classic Adriatic stew and is called Jota. You'll probably find variations of it in Italy, Slovenia and Croatia. I know it from my own upbringing and it is one of...
The beginning of the year I get really excited when I see some new produce popping up and especially in the fruit department. After months of eating mostly apples and bananas I could use a little more variety. Oh how I long for my...
“If you spend too much time thinking about a thing, you'll never get it done.” ― Bruce Lee This basically describes how I have operated for most of my life. Productivity is a topic that has been on my mind recently. Maybe because I have neglected to...
I'm dropping in today to share an easy weekday salad with you that can be thrown together pretty quickly once you've cooked the lentils. Brussel sprouts are a family favourite and when the first ones appear at the farmers market I usually celebrate their arrival....
This post was intended for the holiday season and as usual life took its own course and I didn't succeed in posting it on time. In any case, I think it is never to late to celebrate and after all we have just welcomed a...
Hello to you all! I know its been a while and for a good reason. I have been busy with all kinds of things and not entirely unrelated to this culinary stuff that I love to do. It came to my attention that a little...
I am so excited to be back here in this space writing and creating new recipes. It has been quite a break I admit. Mostly I have been occupied with school beginning and also work. I officially have no more pre-schoolers and I am so...
The first time I experienced a fresh fig was at the age of 5 in front of my grandmothers house in Croatia. That is also when my love affair with figs began and is still going strong up until this very day. Food has always...
I just got back from a beautiful trip to Croatia with Gerhard and the kids. It was so beautiful and so relaxing and of course I indulged in fresh figs and freshly shelled beans. This recipe I developed before we left and I didn't manage...
This recipe has been long in progress and I must say that I didn't intend on posting it. Thanks to my friend Eva you can indulge in a special recipe that I have had up my sleeves for many years but have never shared with...