Coffee to Croatian’s is important. No, seriously, really important. Here is your guide to coffee in Croatia (plus tips for tea lovers too).
Welcome to our Croatia Travel Blog. We share stories about Croatian food, plus we seek out Croatian culture, wine, the best vacation spots, & accommodation in Croatia for you.
Traditional Croatian Food: 29 Croatian Meals & Snacks You Gotta Try!
Traditional Croatian Food Guide: You asked we answered our must-try list of Croatian food. The only question is, what Croatian food will you try first?
Ultimate Food From Slavonia Guide #VisitSlavonia
From fish and meat stews to pork sausages, stuffed peppers and, various cakes, Slavonia food is unquestionably delicious. Slavonia is the “breadbasket of Croatia” and, as far as cuisine goes, the most interesting place in Croatia that I have visited yet!
Istrian Food Experiences Not to be Missed
Istrian Food Experiences Not to be Missed! If you are just landing on this blog for the first time, you may not know how much food (and wine) plays a role in our life. If you’re a long-time reader, you know… you get it. Food often dictates our travels and my recent week on the #ShareIstria […]
Croatian Wine: Out in The Vineyards With Bruno Trapan
I was put in contact with Bruno Trapan. He is the winemaker and owner of Trapan Winery just outside the city of Pula. That’s where the adventure began….
Croatian Cooking: Brodet Recipe {Fish Stew}
Croatian Cooking: this is an easy-to-make brodet recipe. I always loved my mums, and now I show you how I make my own.
Croatian Cooking: Licitar Recipe
Gingerbread Making from Northern Croatia began in the middle Ages, now you can make them at home with this Licitar recipe.
Croatian Cooking: Under the bell {Ispod čripnje}
Croatian Cooking Under the bell {Ispod čripnje/Peke} Croatian cooking is at it’s very best with what is known as Under the lid. Is a literal translation for what we here in Croatia call ispod čripnje or ispod peke, depending on which part of Croatia you live. Ispod čripnje is essentially is food that is cooked under extreme […]
Fine Wine On Brač Island, Croatia: Stina Winery
The Stina winery opened its doors in Bol, on Brac Island in 2009. Since then it has become one of the best things to do in Croatia. See for yourself.
Cooking in the village: Aunty Vinka’s Rabbit Stew
Here is our Aunt’s Croatian Rabbit Stew Recipe. Hearty, and simple to make.
Croatian Cooking: Dalmatian Fresh Fig Tart Recipe
It’s Spring, and that means its soon to be Fig season. With so many figs available you can enjoy making this Dalmatian fresh fig tart recipe.
Kornati Islands: Dine at Konoba Opat
A must stop on your sailing Croatia holiday of the Kornati Islands, is Konoba Opat. You won’t be disappointed.
White Truffles In Istria: How Do They Compare To Their Italian Cousin?
White Truffles in Istria. How do they compare with their Italian cousins? They smell the same thats for sure.
Village Life: How to make sauerkraut {kiseli kupus}
Never a dull moment, as on the spur of the moment we learn how to make sauerkraut. With 30 kilos of cabbage!
Croatian Cooking: Klipići {rolls}
This particular recipe comes from my new friends over at Hrvatska kuhinja. This recipe variation was stolen from a Baba who was born in Zagorje.
Croatian Cooking: Dubrovnik Rožata Recipe
This typical Dubrovnik Rožata Recipe, is shared by Matk, the Englishman in Dubrovnik.
Village Life: When 179 cabbages isn’t enough
We are blessed to eat fresh fruit and vegetables from our extended families gardens. Everything is grown in our little village, and mostly grown on the same place you might have your front lawn or deck chair.
Croatian Cooking: Snails – Puževi
Learn how to find and cook a local delicacy – snails. Not your garden variety, so do not try this at home.
Croatian Cooking Fried eggplant {Pohana balancana}
Croatian Cooking Fried eggplant {Pohana balancana} We only eat seasonal fruit and vegetables here. Unlike back in Australia, where we would go to the supermarket and buy any and all fruits and vegetables, not knowing which country it was imported from. Here in Privlaka, over 90% of the fruit and vegetables we eat on a […]
Croatian Cooking: Grilled fish {Riba sa žara}
Croatian Cooking Grilled fish {Riba sa žara} This has got to be the most eaten food at our house here in Privlaka. It’s easy (no, really it is), healthy and tasty. It has the least amount of ingredients of any food that we cook, and brings the biggest smiles, from all that eat it. Tips from […]