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LOCAL WAY OF LIFE

Croatians love their laid-back gusto. We take things easy and we find time for the people we love. Learn that and you'll never want to leave the country.

OFF THE BEATEN PATH

Yes, Croatia is a tourist gem but the real places are still missing from the map. I'll show you where the locals go and why you should too. 

LEARN THE QUIRKS

Croatian locals are so warm and generous, until they aren't. I'll teach you all about the good, the bad and the ugly. You'll love us more. 

EAT LIKE A KING

You can't separate Croatia from its food and drinks. I'll give you the recipes, the what's and the how's. You'll satiate your body and your soul. 

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Croatian snacks: 13 delicious savoury pastries that will make you drool

Croatian snacks are almost always savoury. We might be conventional with the ingredients, but we don't lack creativity when it comes to recipes.In fact, snacking in Croatia means more than grabbing a bite between meals.

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This Croatian quiz will let you know how well you know the Croatian culture and mentality.There are 15 multiple choice questions which

When I decided to leave London and come back to Croatia, people stared at me in disbelief. ‘Why would you leave the

About Me.

I am an award-winning writer with a PhD in anthropology. I left my successful academic career in London and came back to Croatia.

I created this blog to help thousands of people to (re)connect with Croatia through food, history and culture. 

There is nothing I love more than reviving Croatian traditions. When I see how our rich culture touches the lives of everyone who spends time here, my mission is complete.

Why the cookbook(s)?

My biggest talent is to depict and illustrate something or someplace. I mixed that with my love for baking and cooking and voila. Here’s the book of sweets that does just that. 

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