If I asked you where Europe’s largest vineyard is located, what would you say? Champagne, where world-renowned houses produce astronomical amounts of bubbly to quench the thirst of an ever-growing market? No …
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In my last post, I introduced you to Njeguški pršut and Njeguški sir, two specialties of the central region of Montenegro. Now, imagine combining them with the Balkans’ insatiable appetite for grilled …
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It’s hard to believe that summer is already coming to an end. Soon, for many of us, the leisurely days at the beach and the alfresco dinners will be replaced by rainy …
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No trip to Eastern Europe for me this summer, but between work and other vacation plans, I’m going to be away for most of July. So now’s the perfect time to try …
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Throughout Europe and perhaps even more so in Eastern Europe, various herbal liquors have long been invented and consumed for their medicinal properties. Chartreuse, whose recipe originates from a mysterious 17th century …
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Aaaah, the pleasures of visiting a distillery! The idyllic setting in the rugged countryside, the yeasty aroma of fermenting grain, the majestic copper stills, the boozy smell in the warehouse, sampling tasty …
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My Moscow restaurant series is over for the time being, but before summer arrives and we switch to cuisines more evocative of warmer climates, I’d like to give you a glimpse of …