Croatia’s Award-Winning Olive Oils
Unless you’ve been to Croatia you might not know that the country produces olive oil. They don’t make a lot, but what they have is top notch.
Food
Traditional Dishes of the Cyclades: Absolutely Delicious
Ancient temples, whitewashed cube-like houses and captivating sunset views, are just a few of the reasons to visit the Cyclades. Greek cuisine in fact is a fantastic reason on its own to plan a trip to Greece. Due to its remarkable location in the Mediterranean and a favorable microclimate that … Read More
Restaurants Setting Bucharest’s New Standards
After half a century under communism, Bucharest is returning to the once famously vibrant lifestyle hinted at by its gorgeous 19th century architecture, and old nickname, the “Little Paris.” Romanian cuisine is itself diverse and lively, with influences from neighbors such as Hungary and Serbia, distant relatives still linked by … Read More
Unexpected Italy
Think you know everything about Italy? Think again. The land of the dolce vita has more than a few quirks and surprises for the curious traveler.
Truffles: Croatia’s Black and White Gold
Love truffles? Then you’ll love Istria! Istria has perfect conditions for truffles, and a wide range of foods and dishes laced with truffles.
Croatian-style bake-at-home recipes to make during a quarantine
When the quarantine started, the only thing on my mind was what to eat. My next door neighbor and I focused on making plans about what to cook and bake – the kitchen was the most dangerous place in my house for the first few days. I always liked to … Read More
The Best Pizza Al Taglio in Rome
So, you’re planning your Italian vacation, and looking forward to experiencing Rome. You’re getting ready, reading everything you can about how to get to the Colosseum, what to see in the Vatican Museums, how to toss the coin in the Trevi Fountain, and what specialties you want to dine on … Read More
Dalmatia’s Delectable Delicacies
Croatia’s southernmost region, Dalmatia includes most of the country’s coast and most popular destinations, such as Dubrovnik, Split, and Hvar. As you would hope, this area is known for more than just the spotted dogs popular with firemen and Disney’s filmmakers. Thanks to its bountiful seafood, warm climate, and centuries … Read More
Traditional Italian Food Dos and Don’ts
Italy is a land of tremendous variety, from dialects to architecture to hand gestures, and nowhere is this diversity more clear than in the country’s food and culinary traditions. Italy may be ancient, but the country is quite young, having only unified in 1861 (sans Rome, which forcibly joined in … Read More
Central & Eastern Europe’s Diverse, Delectable Desserts
From blood sausage to octopus risotto, East and Central European cuisine runs the gamut, and its desserts, varied as they may be, are all worth a taste. We asked our local staff for their favorites, and struggled mightily to winnow them down enough to fit into a blog post! Here … Read More