Tag Archives: Croatian food

The Cake

Posted on 24 May, 2010 by

For many years now, this cake has accompanied every celebration in my family home. A sponge cake, one half made with ground walnuts, the other left plain, with a filling of rum, vanilla and lemon. It is only fit that … Continue reading →

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Orahnjaca (Walnut roll)

Posted on 26 April, 2010 by

Orahnjaca or orehnjaca (pronounced ‘orahnyacha’ and ‘orehnyacha’ respectively, and with an audible ‘h’ sound, like the ‘h’ in ‘hotel’) is roll with a yeasted dough and walnut filling. I used to think it was Croatian, but it looks like I … Continue reading →

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Taste of Home: Some photos from Croatia

Posted on 18 April, 2010 by

Until life moves into a slower gear and I have a chance to sit down and write some posts about my recent trip home, to Croatia, here are a few food photos.   Sweet taste of home: . Orahnjaca – … Continue reading →

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Festive Food from Dalmatia: FRITULE

Posted on 27 November, 2007 by

At Christmas time, upon entering my Dalmatian home, you will be greeted by a bowl of fragrant and sweet fritule. Shrug off the cold, and close the door behind you. Come in. We will exchange Christmas greetings, and have a chat … Continue reading →

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My mum’s tomato sauce OR Mamin sug od pomidora

Posted on 28 October, 2007 by

  Today, I’d like to share the recipe for my favourite tomato sauce with you – my mum’s tomato sauce. This sauce is THE tomato sauce for me – I adore it! Over the years I’ve learnt to like and … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging Events, Croatian, Gluten Free, Pasta, Recipes, Rice, Vegan, Vegetarian, WORLD CUISINES | Tagged , , , , , , , | 29 Comments

Stuffed Peppers OR Punjene paprike

Posted on 6 October, 2007 by

  I sorted out my image posting problems, thanks to the kind people who replied to my pleas! Once again, thanks, people! Here is a post, long overdue, that I prepared ages ago, but I’m posting it only now. Stuffed … Continue reading →

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Eating Zagreb: Kaptolska Klet

Posted on 5 October, 2007 by

Kaptolska klet Kaptol 5 10 000 Zagreb http://www.kaptolska-klet.com During our recent trip to Zagreb, we were recommended Kaptolska klet, a well-known Zagreb restaurant serving a wide array of dishes, including a number of regional specialities such as purica s mlincima … Continue reading →

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