Archive for the ‘Croatia’ Category
Friday, October 12th, 2007
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Tuesday, September 18th, 2007
It's honey wine from Samobor.
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Thursday, July 19th, 2007
In addition to the Adriatic Sea, coastal Croatia shares centuries of history with Italy. That said, it won't be surprising to learn that Arborio rice is prepared and enjoyed in much the same way as Italian risotto in Dalmatia. In fact, a few recipes are practically identical. One of the ...
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Wednesday, June 27th, 2007
If you're looking for more than a snack, but not quite a full-blown meal in the center of Zagreb, Mimice (MEE-mee-tseh, meaning ‘things overlooked or hidden') may be just the place for you. Set into the foundation of Ulica Nikole Jurišića 21, this mom-and-pop fish house is just a few ...
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Saturday, May 26th, 2007
My first encounter with these exquisite little flaps of vegetalia was on the Pelješac peninsula in southern Croatia, where they are known as uštipce od tikve. Now, these are pretty straightforward, down-home little numbers, so I'd be shocked, stunned and amazed if they did not exist in some form ...
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