Istria

Pasta & Risottos

Homemade Istrian pljukanci—traditional hand-rolled pasta with the perfect “al dente” bite, made without a machine

Aljoša Lovšin - 21/09/2026

Homemade Istrian pljukanci—traditional hand-rolled pasta with the perfect “al dente” bite, prepared without a machine —are one of the finest culinary gems of Slovenian...

Trips

Petrapilosa Castle (Croatia): The “Hairy” Guardian of the Mirna River Valley

Aljoša Lovšin - 02/02/2026

In the heart of northern Istria, where the Karst edge slopes into the fertile valley of the Mirna River, one of the peninsula's most...

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Pasta & Risottos

Homemade Istrian pljukanci—traditional hand-rolled pasta with the perfect “al dente” bite, made without a machine

Preserves & Pickling

Quick-pickled red onions in vinegar (the famous “pink onions”)—a crunchy, sweet-and-sour, and visually stunning culinary trend that you can make in just 15 minutes

Useful tips

What Helps with Constipation—Proven Natural Solutions, a Homemade Morning Elixir, and a Comprehensive Guide to Immediate and Long-Term Digestive Health

Desserts & Fruit

Sugar-Free Fig Roll – A Juicy Mediterranean Dessert with the Natural Honey-Like Sweetness of Fresh Figs and Cinnamon

Balms, Tinctures & Teas

Homemade Istrian pljukanci—traditional hand-rolled pasta with the perfect “al dente” bite, made without a machine

Quick-pickled red onions in vinegar (the famous “pink onions”)—a crunchy, sweet-and-sour, and visually stunning culinary trend that you can make in just 15 minutes

Sugar-Free Fig Roll – A Juicy Mediterranean Dessert with the Natural Honey-Like Sweetness of Fresh Figs and Cinnamon

Summer curd-cheese dessert with strawberries and blueberries – a refreshing treat in a glass

Homemade immortelle macerate – a golden elixir of eternal youth with the scent of the Mediterranean sun

Homemade Sandalwood Cream—A Natural Elixir for the Skin

Bay Leaf Solution for Sore Joints and Bones – A Traditional Homemade Remedy for Natural Relief and Detoxification

Bay Bolete (Imleria Badia)

Homemade Istrian pljukanci—traditional hand-rolled pasta with the perfect “al dente” bite, made without a machine

Quick-pickled red onions in vinegar (the famous “pink onions”)—a crunchy, sweet-and-sour, and visually stunning culinary trend that you can make in just 15 minutes

Sugar-Free Fig Roll – A Juicy Mediterranean Dessert with the Natural Honey-Like Sweetness of Fresh Figs and Cinnamon

Summer curd-cheese dessert with strawberries and blueberries – a refreshing treat in a glass

Homemade immortelle macerate – a golden elixir of eternal youth with the scent of the Mediterranean sun

Homemade Sandalwood Cream—A Natural Elixir for the Skin

Bay Leaf Solution for Sore Joints and Bones – A Traditional Homemade Remedy for Natural Relief and Detoxification

Bay Bolete (Imleria Badia)

Homemade Caramel Sauce

Grilled tuna steak (filet) – the best recipe for juicy tuna

Pickled ramsons flower buds in vinegar

Imperial pancake (Kaiserschmarrn) – Classic Austrian style

Istria

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Homemade Istrian pljukanci—traditional hand-rolled pasta with the perfect “al dente” bite, made without a machine

Quick-pickled red onions in vinegar (the famous “pink onions”)—a crunchy, sweet-and-sour, and visually stunning culinary trend that you can make in just 15 minutes

What Helps with Constipation—Proven Natural Solutions, a Homemade Morning Elixir, and a Comprehensive Guide to Immediate and Long-Term Digestive Health

Sugar-Free Fig Roll – A Juicy Mediterranean Dessert with the Natural Honey-Like Sweetness of Fresh Figs and Cinnamon

Homemade immortelle macerate – a golden elixir of eternal youth with the scent of the Mediterranean sun