Did you know... that some of the best wines in the entire world are from Croatia? There are so many small, family-run vineyards growing indigenous varietals that our list of favorites has gotten too long to even keep track of!! Meneghetti is considered one of Croatia's top wines, but I think the real gem is their gorgeous vineyard hotel, restaurant and olive oils made from the grove on the property. Thanks to Meneghetti, our family got stay in a beautiful residence that was literally in ... continue reading...
Back to Our Favorite: Istria! Bale, Croatia
I know I'm kind of a broken record when it comes to Istria -- but it is our favorite region! I've lost count now of how many times we've been. Everything from the amazing wine, truffles, Italian-influenced & incredibly fresh cuisine, olive groves, landscape, friendly people, quiet medieval hilltop towns... we just love going there. There are still so many little towns in the interior of the region that we want to explore, but we got to see one of them this weekend- ... continue reading...
Easter in Croatia!
Happy Easter! He is risen!! I meant to get this post up last week but I'm still figuring out how to juggle getting work done (that big project I've been hinting at is going to be so worth the wait!) while chasing two toddlers and caring for a newborn:) Easter is so special in Croatia... we have friends here who are believers and friends who are agnostic but still take part with their families in many of the traditions during Veliki Tjedan, "Big Week." As an American, it has been amazing to ... continue reading...
A Simple Springtime Mediterranean Chicken Cous Cous
It's almost Easter week (YAY!). It's the biggest celebration of the year in Croatia with all kinds of traditions and specific foods. Throughout the country, there's no time more important for spring onions: you will find them in all kinds of spring dishes but more than anywhere else? Tucked inside a basket on Easter morning that gets taken to church to be blessed. The tradition also includes a piece of ham, bread and hard boiled eggs. I remember watching all of our neighbors on Easter morning ... continue reading...
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