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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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    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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    by Florian March 6, 2024
    March 6, 2024

    My new cookbook on the countries of the former Yugoslavia and Albania.

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    Slovenia’s Stars, Part 2: Strelec

    by Florian January 30, 2024
    January 30, 2024

    Located in the Archers’ Tower in Ljubljana Castle, Strelec serves local, seasonal ingredients with a focus on flavor pairings and textures.

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    by Florian December 24, 2023
    December 24, 2023

    Happy holidays! A selection of the best holiday-friendly recipes I posted over the past 12 months, plus my top 5 most popular posts of 2023.

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    Saint Martin’s Duck with Mlinci

    by Florian December 16, 2023
    December 16, 2023

    Saint Martin’s shenanigans supposedly gave birth to a festive dish consumed in many European countries. This stuffed duck with red cabbage and mlinci is my version of the Slovenian recipe.

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