The cuisine of slovenia book

It is a celebration of this littleknown cuisine, with 60 recipes shown in over 300 photographs. This bricklike classic, written during a journey between the two world wars, is the definitive travelogue of the yugoslav lands. Slovenian food tour in ljubljana to taste the best cuisine slovenia has to offer. Town radomlje is a settlement on the left bank of the kamnik bistrica river north of domzale in the upper carniola region of slovenia. Lose the ground under your feet for a change and embark on an unforgettable flight. Slovenia is country bursting with history, culture and mixed with natural treasures waiting to be explored. It is made from different kinds of dough, with a diverse range of fillings, baked or boiled, sweet or savoury. To get a feel for croatia and slovenia past and present, check out some of these books and films. But, better yet, it is easy to read, includes metric and u. A celebration of the cuisine of a small country with dramatic contrasts. The first slovenelanguage cookbook was published by valentin vodnik in 1798.

As dusk fell, we took a candlelit table for two, on the cobbled bank of the ljubljanica. Bratovz is the godfather of nouvelle cuisine in the former yugoslavia. One of the most beautiful golf courses in slovenia lies between kaninsko pogorje kanin mountains and the magical filming set of the disney fairytale the chronicles of narnia. Tonight, you will have a dinner in a mansion which is known for its top cuisine. You can get slovenian food and homemade products in a market. Fyi, this book is just a more recent reprint of the food and cooking of slovenia. From the same team thats been publishing slovenias acclaimed regional guides since 2008, the slovenia book is the work of a group of experienced foreign writers who reside in the country and are passionate about sharing their collected knowledge of this amazing country. In 2016, the leading slovenian ethnologists divided the country into 23 gastronomic regions.

Each food will be marked on the regional map of slovenia along with a short description, a picture of it and link. As for spices, slovenian cuisine uses sweet marjoram, mint, sage, thyme, oregano, bay leaf, cinnamon and pepper. Offers you a beautiful views of the kamnik savinja alps. Enjoy 5course gourmet dinner in a romantic, stressfree atmosphere. On your culinary journey through slovenia youll continue to be delighted both by the variety and quality of the food you. This book will be packed with treasured recipes that have been in my family.

Slovenia is home to a multitude of traditional dishes, with each dish varying a great deal from the other. Slovenian food what to eat slovenia and where to eat it. During your tour, you will visit slovenias awardwinning boutique wine cellars. Cook eat slovenia your guidebook to slovenian cooking. Weve combined all of the handson research of our guides with the high quality photos found in your typical coffee table. It includes complete coverage of ricks select picks in croatia and slovenia, as well as mostar bosnia. Soups, stews and onepot meals of slovenia the weston a. The author of the book is spela vodovc, who used to dream to present traditional slovenian food to travellers through her cooking classes in.

In slovenia they enjoy having long meals outdoors in the morning and slow drinking coffee at lunch time being protected from the sun by big tents. Soups and stews are the heart of slovenian traditional foods, which live on in kitchens in slovenia and in the u. Rafter, in the heart of brezice, slovenia we will pamper you with modern slovenian cuisine based on locally sourced food. Food in slovenia slovenian food, slovenian cuisine. Cook eat slovenia the cookbook by spela vodovc kickstarter. Gostilna and gostisce not that high class but they usually serve traditional slovenian cuisine. They were once a characteristic festive and ceremonial dish, the best known of which are tarragon, curd cheese. Why i fell in love with slovenia travel the guardian. This book is substantially smaller look at the amazon descriptions. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. Best things to do in slovenia slovenia travel blog. For the last four years, ive devoted myself to running the cook eat slovenia project, presenting traditional slovenian food to hundreds of happy foodies who. Slovenias 24 gastronomic regions represent slovene cuisines diversity, as each of these regions has its own particular culinary delights and characteristics. Explore the authentic taste of an undiscovered cuisine in over 60 traditional dishes janez bogataj, martin brigdale on.

The food at the gostlinas was simple but well prepared and fresh. An earthly paradise of snowcapped peaks, turquoisegreen rivers and venetianstyle coastline, slovenia enriches its natural treasures with harmonious architecture, charming rustic culture and sophisticated cuisine. Many have made the mistake that music is the greatest way to bridge cultures, while others have said that art is the great translator. The book is divided into groups depending on the region with its typical cuisine. Explore slovenia holidays and discover the best time and places to visit. Restavracija dam chef uros fakucs dam is on the short list of candidates that can expect to be given serious consideration for a michelin star if and when the french tyre makers and their eponymous red guides finally make it to slovenia. Cook eat slovenia let us take you on an unforgettable journey of slovenian cuisine.

Culinary slovenia to publish book of traditional slovenian. Near by 2km is volcji potok arboretum is the most visited horticultural facility in slovenia and golf club arboretum. Cuisine of finland finnish cuisine of france french cuisine of georgia georgian cuisine of germany german cuisine of greece greek cuisine of hungary hungarian cuisine of iceland icelandic cuisine of ireland irish cuisine of isle of man manx cuisine of italy italian cuisine of latvia latvian cuisine of lithuania lithuanian. The food and cooking of slovenia by janez bogataj is one of the most beautiful cookbooks i have come across. Recipes from a slovenian kitchen explore the authentic taste of an undiscovered cuisine in over 60 traditional dishes adamlje slavko. Slovenia has no less than 24 gastronomic areas and three winegrowing areas. Soup is a typical starter followed by a pork, chicken or turkey dish with seasonal vegetables or salad. Whether readers go for the sweetandsour bean and sauerkraut hotpot or the milletstuffed turnips, theyre sure to be in for a treat. With my first cookbook, everyone will be able to bring slovenian recipes home. Potica is slovenias answer to poppy seed bread, a specialty of central europe, and can be found in bakeries across the nation. They were once a characteristic festive and ceremonial dish, the best known of which are tarragon, curd cheese, walnut.

It features a fascinating introduction to the geography and climate, history, culture, eating customs and traditions of slovenia. The cuisine of slovenia is based on a tradition of hearty and nutritious broths, using bones and organ meats. We never imagined we would be eating japanese food in ljubljana, let alone really good japanese food, but thats what we found ourselves doing on our last night in the slovenian capital. Unlike many other travel websites, we will not attempt to convince you that everything is perfect about the local cuisine.

Its formation took place under the influence of italian, croatian, hungarian, austrian and german culinary schools. Cook eat slovenia a cookbook that brings traditional slovenian. This has meant that ive become something of slovenias foreign cheerleader, and recently i even released a book. You will also enjoy local food in recognized offthebeatentrack restaurants and explore slovenias underground, mountains, lakes, pastures. Please help me share my project among other food lovers and spread the word. As a small country, slovenia has a lot of traditional foods, that differ greatly from one another. World war ii 19391945 divided presentday slovenia among german, italian, and hungarian powers. Hi, my name is spela and my dream is to bring traditional slovenian recipes to the world and help the world to discover slovenian food. Food and wine from central europes hidden gem hippocrene cookbook library. Taste slovenia ljubljana and surroundings 1 strudel struklji one of the best recognised dishes, known all over slovenia. Potica pastry as part of traditional slovenian easter breakfast. Nows your chance to cook slovenian food at home and. As slovenian cuisine gets more of a global reputation, due to the sterling work of its producers.

During your time in slovenia, you certainly should feed the soul. See more ideas about food recipes, slovenian food and food. Staff were keen to explain the contents of the menu to us which, as. The restaurant is famous among the italian guests and has received many world awards for top cuisine. Spice up your visit with the specialities of slovenian cuisine. Prices in slovenia for meals in restaurants are close to the rest of europe, but the level of quality and the number of home made dishes made dining out in slovenia a great value. The book, called cook eat slovenia, presents tried and true recipes and tips that will quickly enable you to turn out a tasty jota, struklji, potica or any other of 100 dishes that are enjoyed in homes and restaurants across the country, including traditional easter food and other seasonal feasts. Promotional magazine brings news from slovenia on business, culture, science, sports and tourism. Lesser souls even consider football to be where peoples clash. One of the greatest attributes of slovenian cuisine is its use of local and fresh ingredients.

There are restaurants and cafes of different kinds. This book helps you explore the authentic taste of an undiscovered cuisine in over 60 traditional dishes. Cookbook recipes ingredients cuisines european cuisines. Slovenian cuisine news newspapers books scholar jstor october 2011 learn how and when to remove this template message.

Slovenia uses it to present itself at home and abroad and to strengthen its visibility, position, reputation and influence in the international arena. This book lets you explore the simple,robust and distinctive fare of. The only difference i found was in the size of the book. I will present my way of preparing this traditional recipes and some other recipes which i love and think might be interesting. The book opens with an enlightening introduction to slovenias geography, culture and cuisine, describing the landscape and characteristics of the various regions of the country, the feasts and festivals that highlight the slovenian year, and the variety of locally cultivated products. I would love to bring traditional slovenian cuisine to your table. On the table you will necessarily see the tastiest local bread, and any meal starts with local cheese, made both according to original slovenian techniques and according to common standards. By request wine, dine, and walk slovenia tour can also include a day trip to venice. Slovenias national cuisine consists of simple fresh produce and has been influenced by its neighbours and occupiers, namely austria, italy and hungary.