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All guests who were on one of our gastro tours have heard the story about bitter or sour orange. Why is bitter orange so special and what is its meaning for the rich food history in Dubrovnik? It is one... READ MORE

The headline describes the most important day for all the citizens of Dubrovnik, dedicated to its patron, Saint Blaise which takes place on Feb 3rd. The festival includes a series of church and secular happenings, concerts, book presentations, exhibitions and... READ MORE

The first charred crumbs of a flatbread made by Natufian hunter- gatherers from wild wheat, wild barley and plant go back to 14,600 to 11,600 years ago were found at the archaeological site in the Black Desert in Jordan. Many... READ MORE

Autumn is my favorite time of the year. Still warm and not too hot like summer, it’s perfect for me, I just wish it could last longer. It’s also the perfect time for socializing outdoors, doing picnics, for cooking, eating... READ MORE

Very special harvest, 2020. has just started and I thought how this is the right time to talk something more about wines in Croatia. Many people before they visit our country don't know much about the long wine growing tradition.... READ MORE

Pandemic and adjusting to the new normal changed our life approach. It turned our lives upside down and forced us to juggle in not so normal conditions. During the lockdown, then in post-corona time to now second, or just prolonged... READ MORE

The new different season is knocking at the door. Thousands of tourists are eager to try new local specialties and many of them want to bring them home. One of the big challenges when I travel is to find authentic... READ MORE

Thanks to the social networks and Internet that were our window to the world these couple of months, some new expressions have found their way to be implemented into dictionaries in 2020. First is „new normal“ – current state of... READ MORE

Easter this year will be quite different than before and to be honest- it won't be so bad at all. Since I’m an entrepreneur and foodie running my own business, in other circumstances my life would’ve already become hectic with... READ MORE

Another blog was ready for this spring time but how it usually goes in life, life serves you unexpected things. During this quarantine period my small family is stuck at home and tries to continue with the normal rituals and... READ MORE

From the ancient times Dubrovnik people cherished the importance of the sweet treats in their life. The most known candies were: marzipan, chocolate, quince cheese, mantala (a thick jelly made of grape must), gingerbread, carob cake, pine nut sweets, candied... READ MORE

The core of travelling for me was always opportunity to get to know new culture, people, habits, life style and there is no better way but around the table with a full belly. Maybe I am even too devoted to... READ MORE

There is something in human nature that we are always attracted with something that has attribute wild. We like wild nature, wild west and in the gastronomy wild food became recently very popular. My first memories on this topic are... READ MORE

It has past almost a year that I haven't written any blogs. There are always excuses for those things but no one is obviously a good one. At the beginning of the last season I was pregnant and suffering from... READ MORE

It is without any additional pathetic my favorite time of the year. I just love Christmas and everything that goes with it. Ok, maybe not that hectic search for the last minute gifts, nervous drivers on the roads, just holidays'... READ MORE

Walking along the streets of dalmatian villages or towns sometimes you can stumble across a rustic place where group of locals are talking very loudly so you may think they are debating or arguing. Everything is followed with lots of... READ MORE

Start of the year was a nice introduction to the gourmet season in Dubrovnik. Few days ago Dubrovnik restaurants were listed in the prestigious Michelin guidebook which is considered to be the Bible of gastronomy. Eleven restaurants got recommendations and... READ MORE

Those are for sure our fingers dug into the soft dough after 1000 hours of the traditional cooking classes. But this time I will tell something more about a recipe that is so famous in Dubrovnik in this time of... READ MORE

Few days after New Year everyone will speak or write blogs how it is necessary to start with the new diet or detox after holidays, together with thousands of goals that we have to complete. But not me, I will... READ MORE

It's, oh ,so quiet, it's, oh, so still .... like the lyrics of the famous song, this can be description of Dubrovnik from November to March. Streets are not overcrowded like in hectic summer months, you can easily walk and... READ MORE

Being wife, mom, entrepreneur, foodie... requires a lot of engagement, but I have decided to find more time for some special occasions. Easter in Dubrovnik is one of my family favorite holidays because it announces rebirth and renewal in nature... READ MORE

I really like food, I like cooking, I like reading recipes and cookbooks. That is the reason I am running an agency together with my sister that is all about presenting authentic local gastronomy to our guests. Before our entrepreneurial... READ MORE