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    Marinated Langoustines with Skuta and Lemon Emulsion

    by Florian October 28, 2025
    October 28, 2025

    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 …

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    Skuta, Slovenian and Istrian Farmer Cheese

    by Florian October 12, 2025
    October 12, 2025

    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 …

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    Croatia’s Stars, Part 5: The Haunting of Draga di Lovrana

    by Florian September 7, 2025
    September 7, 2025

    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 …

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    Croatia’s Stars, Part 4: Return to Boškinac

    by Florian June 14, 2025
    June 14, 2025

    The Boškinac restaurant on the island of Pag showcases chef Matija Bregeš’s Michelin-starred cuisine. The “Essence of the Island” menu features inventive dishes highlighting local flavors, all presented beautifully. This remarkable dining …

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    Venison Wellington, NSK Style

    by Florian May 9, 2025
    May 9, 2025

    The NSK State finally has a national dish! Inspired by the imagery of the Laibach and IRWIN groups, my Venison Wellington is a decadent dish worthy of Predjama or Ljubljana Castle.

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    Orange Wine Vinegar

    by Florian April 19, 2025
    April 19, 2025

    Slovenia produces a lot of orange wine. This inspired me to make my own vinegar with a unique twist and a vibrant color.

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    Bon App & Tito, Released May 15th

    by Florian April 3, 2025
    April 3, 2025

    My new cookbook, Bon App & Tito, is coming out in France on May 15th!

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    Slovenia’s Stars, Part 3: Hiša Franko

    by Florian February 24, 2025
    February 24, 2025

    In the small Slovenian town of Kobarid, in the Julian Alps, Ana Roš has been running Hiša Franko since 2002, transforming it from a traditional inn into a restaurant with 3 Michelin …

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    Happy Holidays 2024

    by Florian December 21, 2024
    December 21, 2024

    Happy holidays! An update on what I’ve been up to, plus my top 5 most popular posts of 2024.

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    Slovenian Žlikrofi and Onion Textures

    by Florian May 29, 2024
    May 29, 2024

    One of Slovenia’s most popular dishes, Idrijan žlikrofi are bicorne-hat-shaped ravioli filled with potatoes, onions, and bacon. My recipe adds onion textures inspired by the Strelec restaurant in Ljubljana.

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