Discover ledene kocke, a classic Serbian dessert featuring chocolate sponge, creamy layers, and glaze. I share a unique, lighter twist on this Balkan treat by substituting dense, traditional creams with a refreshing …

Monte, a renowned restaurant in Rovinj, Croatia, started as a family tavern in 1985 and rose to modern culinary fame under chef Danijel Đekić. Earning Croatia’s first Michelin star in 2017, it …

A report on my visits to four major producers of Slovenian natural wine: Movia, Klabjan, Organic Anarchy, and Zorjan.

One of my favorite desserts, found in all the countries that once experienced Ottoman rule. Each region has its own version of baklava, and in the Bosnian one, the walnuts alternate with …

A hybrid goulash featuring monkfish, parenci pasta, and pickled peppers, fusing recipes from Slovenia, Croatia, and Italy.

Happy holidays! Some meal ideas for your dinner table, and my top 5 most popular posts of 2025.

Istria is renowned for truffles, and the region’s culinary scene celebrates them with various dishes and products. This unique dessert recipe features a chocolate-olive oil cake paired with truffle-honey ice cream and …

A recipe inspired by my meal at Draga di Lovrana, featuring marinated langoustines served with skuta and a rich lemon emulsion. The langoustines are paired with a unique langoustine-paprika focaccia to utilize …

Skuta, a popular farmer cheese in Slovenia and Croatia, is super easy to make. The resulting cheese has a mild flavor and can be enjoyed fresh or marinated with honey and olive …

The Draga di Lovrana, in Istria, is a haunted hotel whose restaurant gained a Michelin star, only for the owners to return it, Read on to find out what food is like …