Ljubljana Castle is the most visited attraction in Slovenia. A historic monument towering over the city, it's also used for weddings and cultural events. Standing right next to the entrance, the 15th-century Archers’ Tower hosts one of the city's best restaurants: Strelec (literally "the archer" in Slovenian), run by chef Igor Jagodic. Jagodic's story will

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07.03.2024

New Cookbook Announcement | Food Perestroika

Following the global success of The Goulash Archipelago, I'm happy to announce that my co-author Valnoir and I have signed a contract with Les Editions Noir sur Blanc to write a new cookbook! I won't reveal the title yet (feel free to share your guesses in the comments below), but it will cover the countries

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30.05.2024

Slovenian Žlikrofi and Onion Textures | Food Perestroika

In the hinterland of the Slovenian coast, the town of Idrija is (relatively) known for two things: its mercury mine, and its žlikrofi, bicorne-hat-shaped ravioli stuffed with a mixture of mashed potatoes and bacon. Idrijski žlikrofi have become one of the most popular dishes in Slovenia, and the first in the country to obtain the

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22.12.2024

Happy Holidays 2024 | Food Perestroika

I'm popping my head above the water for the traditional holiday post! It's been a busy year. Over the past twelve months, I've created something like fifty recipes covering Slovenia, Croatia, Montenegro, Bosnia, Serbia, Macedonia, Kosovo, and Albania; I've taken two more trips that included four of those countries; I've written all the text for

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