tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34082703021730647912024-03-21T08:51:02.745-07:00Live, Love and Eat dessertsTeahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11110052602831656462noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3408270302173064791.post-38464062657165787982012-07-12T14:10:00.003-07:002012-07-12T14:10:54.353-07:00New homeHey everyone!<br />
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I have a minor change happening in Live, Love and Eat Desserts<br />
It's getting a new home, so from now on keep visiting me at <a href="http://liveloveandeatdesserts.likecroatia.hr/">http://liveloveandeatdesserts.likecroatia.hr/</a><br />
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New post coming up! :)Teahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11110052602831656462noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3408270302173064791.post-8265691599658487952012-07-06T14:01:00.000-07:002012-07-06T14:01:01.586-07:00This time...back for good!I know, it's been a long time. I guess I needed a break to sort out what I was doing next and once I got that going, I am back on a roll! Ready for a ride? There will be a lot to show and tell.<div>
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I stayed very busy with the Good Sweets line. We moved into a new place, there was a lot and still is to do. It definitely doesn't happen overnight! We are truly a team now :) The grand opening will be this fall, until then you can still stop by and see us at Teslina 7, Zagreb. </div>
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A month ago I went on a business trip to Stockholm and it was the first time for me to visit a Scandinavian country. What a place! I was beyond impressed. The way people (especially men!) dressed (super old school), spoke perfect english, very polite and everything around was very clean and neat.</div>
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Now, onto the food scene!</div>
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I was lucky with beautiful weather! (it gets dark at 10:30 pm)</div>
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" Wild chocolate" with cocoa beans growing in wilderness. Stunning flavor. </div>
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My favorite coffee place "Johan & Nyström"</div>
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Isn't it lovely?</div>
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Love the leather aprons</div>
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Great blend!</div>
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Another great coffee escape - Drop Coffee</div>
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Licorice's big in Sweden. It is EVERYWHERE. If I were only a fan.</div>
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Butter cookie filled with pastry cream</div>
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Very interesting flavors. Lots of Swedish and Asian inspired dishes. I had the Wagyu beef tasting that is from a local farm. As you can see, even Wagyu sushi! (not a fan). One thing I found very interesting was miso in a few pastry components. Salty and sweet. Loved the pairing. </div>
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">There were so many different flavors, textures, techniques, temperatures...It was truly a party in my mouth. I had a wonderful time, learned lots, but also struggled working with 12 men...yea...If you think something like that would be fun, WELL it's not! I was the only girl and they were of course acting very stupid. Men....</div><br />
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</div>Teahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11110052602831656462noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3408270302173064791.post-69164809330646232832012-03-07T01:16:00.001-08:002012-03-07T01:17:33.809-08:00Trip back "home"I am late with writing...again.<br />
WELL, first I need to give my impact on my 10-day trip to NYC and it has been 9 months since I left. I have to say....totally missed it. Once you fall in love with the Big Apple it's hard to reverse that. I am not saying I could live there, but for the years I spent there, it was absolutely fantastic and I would do it all over again. Most of my friends are there and they were one of the main reasons I went, but this time for a visit only.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I stayed with a very dear friend of mine, she made everything super Christmasy :)</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Boqueria - fabulous Tapas bar. The one I went to was just off of Spring street. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It was time for me to visit the Culinary Institute. My home for 4 amazing years. Sometimes I wonder how it all went by so fast. </div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Students are still doing fantastic work in the advanced breads class. They would even make the Germanic countries proud with their Gugelhupf! </div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Don't be fooled, it's just a cake/pastry...in a shape of an ice cream.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I was dying to go to Stumptown. THE coffee place in the City. THE place who made me a coffee fanatic and taught me to never put sugar in my coffee again. </div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">My other favorite place in the City, even though a chain, still great - Pan de Quotidien. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Crif dog. A good hot dog place in St. Marks. Worth visiting. My buddy ate both of these...(and that was after that lunch at Prune, haha)</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">I got these for my dear Croatian friends from Queens, they love Christmas and Cupcakes!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Being in the Big Apple again was so lovely and fulfilling, I decided I must go once a year. At least for the shopping....</div>Teahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11110052602831656462noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3408270302173064791.post-45695977429881483062012-01-19T23:15:00.000-08:002012-01-19T23:22:15.989-08:00Dessert line...by me!If anyone's in Zagreb area, from today on Good Food is launching a line of my desserts. Good Food is basically healthy fast food, something like Chopped in NYC. It's super cool, very well designed and I got an amazing opportunity to create a line of desserts in a jar called Good Sweets.<br />
I must say it is the first time in Croatia that we have such a high quality product for a larger mass. I can tell you I am using Callebaut 70,4% chocolate ;)<br />
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So, if you're around, stop by!<br />
You can view their web site (in Croatian) <a href="http://www.goodfood.hr/">HERE</a><br />
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Above anything else, I am wishing you a happy and healthy New Year.<br />
This one will rock it ;)<br />
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It was time to refresh my memory. I loved the city but I felt it was quite unsafe, and if you don't speak French, forget about getting a job.<br />
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Let me present to you my favorite snapshots of Paris, 17 years later.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If I could, I would've bought all of these little cups and kitchen gadgets. I ended up just getting my parents a ceramic knife.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Patrick Roger - THE chocolate man. Best chocolate I had so far. Depending on the season he has a chocolate showpiece in his shops. Isn't it so super awesome?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Oh Pierre...Mr. Herme really didn't let me down, I was beyond impressed. 7euro a dessert? Totally worth it. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Cheeeeeeeese (and what kind of cheese. You know when you have so much to choose from you don't know what to do with yourself?!)</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">From Paris with love </div>Teahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11110052602831656462noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3408270302173064791.post-47777565340945338192012-01-01T14:07:00.000-08:002012-01-01T14:07:20.433-08:00Olive Harvest....a bit lateI honestly wasn't at home for the past two months, traveling like crazy. Wow.<br />
From London, Zagreb, Paris, New York...I am finally home now for the holidays in the family circle. Lots of good food, sweets, beautiful weather, exercise...Lovin' it.<br />
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Now, let me tell you about the stunning year we had with our dearest Olives. What a year! Man. There were about 11 of us, we were picking for 2 full days (too bad the sun went down at 5 already) but managed to get 840kg and 140liters of oil. And what kind of oil...DELISH. Beautiful yellow/greenish color, bitter at the finish, with a kick of spice.<br />
Of course the company was great and food after picking all day never tasted so good (especially when grandma prepares it).<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">See that crazy man on the ladders waving in the middle?! Yep, that's my dad :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here it is!! The golden fluid. You should be in the olive press room...holy smell.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And yes....we do have cherry tomatoes in November! This gentleman planted it (I guess way to many!) so there were still lots leftover from summer. </div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">OH, he has super sweet melons too! I have never seen them so small and so flavorful. Literally, packed with aroma and sweetness. </div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Oh Croatia and all its beautiful coastline...Wouldn't you want to be here?</div>Teahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11110052602831656462noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3408270302173064791.post-32060235393823669382011-12-04T05:51:00.000-08:002011-12-04T05:51:48.574-08:00From earth to the table<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">As we traveled to the island of Korčula to visit the grandparents (this was at the end of October) we stumbled upon a beautiful vineyard that still had plenty of leftover grapes on the vines. Stunning!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Teahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11110052602831656462noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3408270302173064791.post-4219903315280342282011-11-19T12:55:00.000-08:002011-11-19T15:05:59.237-08:00A cup of tea part 2<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">What a meal! Just look at this super crusty bread alongside with spicy olive oil and hummus. What a wonderful way to start off your meal. The Riding House Cafe was fantastic. </div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<span id="goog_18693031"></span><span id="goog_18693032"></span>Teahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11110052602831656462noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3408270302173064791.post-10477003055727204022011-11-14T05:40:00.000-08:002011-11-14T05:40:03.352-08:00A cup of tea part 1London! I went on a little get away for a few days, eat some great food, enjoy the sunny weather (!) and improve my British accent. Oh London....great city, so much to see.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Flying above the Mediterranean coast is always such a pretty sight. </div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My favorite coffee shop - Kaffeine</div>Teahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11110052602831656462noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3408270302173064791.post-80292242773800042702011-11-08T14:25:00.000-08:002011-11-08T14:26:33.063-08:00Short trip to Zagreb<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Zagreb - Here I come again! I had a small business trip and an opportunity to visit some of my favorite places including the one and only Elis cafe and the ever fabulous Nik. I got to try his newly roasted Kenyan coffee, which was as good in a latte as it was in an Aero Press. In case you never heard of this fantastic little coffee maker, check it out <a href="http://aerobie.com/products/aeropress.htm">HERE</a>. It's a discovery!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If I visioned my dream place, Velvet cafe would be IT. I don't remember last time I saw something like it. The interior design, ambiance, drinks, DESSERTS - wonderful! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thanks to my dear old school friend, I got introduced to this place. Please make sure you visit if you are in the area.</div><br />
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I will be back in just a day or two with lots of new and exciting things in my sugar loaded life!Teahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11110052602831656462noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3408270302173064791.post-65505604508204998642011-09-17T04:11:00.000-07:002011-09-17T04:11:30.608-07:00Just another day<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Dubrovnik really has fantastic cafe locations. This place called "Mala Buža" is literally on the rocks and you can enjoy the most beautiful view and we are still having weather like in the middle of the summer. This is life. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8jM7bWD-JmQ8rq6yfEpyMKm1HAYsxVIr34LZiEdoGnoL2HJMDTl50wqJf81ZRZdK4_M4h3nIYkz7dPa3n-FdCZrFDT1Hf00vXaizl4P8OBfAox4zRF8Gkl7N4GodrpyGcya_dwao_1ELe/s1600/IMG_0900.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8jM7bWD-JmQ8rq6yfEpyMKm1HAYsxVIr34LZiEdoGnoL2HJMDTl50wqJf81ZRZdK4_M4h3nIYkz7dPa3n-FdCZrFDT1Hf00vXaizl4P8OBfAox4zRF8Gkl7N4GodrpyGcya_dwao_1ELe/s640/IMG_0900.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Quite a few weddings we had! This big girl was 100% chocolate; chocolate biscuit, thick chocolate cream and chocolate mousse all made from Venezuela 72% chocolate. Flowers are real, the customer brought it otherwise I would enjoy making them. You will see mines in the next post!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And yes...they also wanted cupcakes...People just love those silly things! It was a lovely batter just with sugar, butter, almond flour and egg whites, super fluffy! The frosting was pastry cream based buttercream and even though I think it tastes very good, I don' t think I could eat a whole cupcake. Oh, and the silver thing that looks like aluminum foil is silver leaf ;)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I will just show you one dish I had because all other photos were not so good, not enough light..My starter was the pork belly dish. I don't know if you are familiar with Chinese steamed buns? Well, this is basically the same but deconstructed (and instead of buns you get crusty bread, French style). So here you have the super tender pork belly, plum sauce, crispy pork skin, cucumbers and scallions. </div><br />
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</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It took me some time to discover this city properly and I can say I have my favorites now. </div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1IBcrZqM40TWkLwoA3HFkt5Rubjfb8YXUon2aHMgQ2CfAW6z0LEUGsN1kP3MugRlO09vKP9wFtEd8myZLpyl_Eij8MiTlThfvoZt6ymy-06hwPh8araYaWZVx2bf0IzzuCfO0V3BVNSx7/s1600/IMG_0524.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a>1st - Coffee. Being a coffee geek as you already figured I found THE spot. Cafe Orlando at the main street in the city Stradun definitely owns the city with its coffee and people watching location. </div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Also, of you come early enough you can get fantastic croissants! As for coffee, go for a small or large macchiato with cold milk or the stunning Cappuccino that Mr. Vlaho does so well.<br />
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</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Now food. I went for creative vegetarian and vegan restaurant "Nishta". Their food has Indian, Middle Eastern, Asian and Mediterranen influences so plenty to choose from! I tried their fantastic spring rolls, ratatouille on homemade bread, and falafel which wasn't quite as I expected. Too much caraway and lacking salt. After you eat NYC Mamoun's falafel, nothing can beat it!</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">And to top it off - Taj Mahal. Not Indian food, but Bosnian and GOOD one indeed. One of the most popular dishes in Croatia and surrounding countries is "Čevapčići"or a mix of different ground meat shaped in a small sausage usually eaten with bread, onions, ajvar (aubergine and pepper sauce) and kajmak (it is like combining cream, salt and fresh cow's cheese). I also enjoyed their famous cabbage, meat and potato pies (made with something like strudel dough). Mmmmmm, a must! Bosnian cuisine is very heavy but fantastic. Make sure you try regional cheeses and dry meats!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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Now, what have I been doing these days? Well...lots! I must say I am quite occupied with work and I am loving it. I have also managed to run pastry on my own since there are only two of us and when my buddy takes a day off, it's all me! It is nice to do that for a change; I love responsibility, being in charge and the adrenalin rush. I remember the times at Daniel when I said there is no way I would want to do this, but...I must say I really enjoy working in restaurants. Lately I have also discovered my passion for chocolate work. Why was this hidden all this time? I have been making lots of decorations for ice creams, cakes and a plated dessert.<br />
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Now I also have all the literature I need in case I am insecure of something because my books from NYC have finally arrived (yes, it takes about month and a half with the boat) and I totally made them drag it all the way from Split.<br />
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Let me start off my by saying I MADE (almost) PERFECT MACARONS and they were filled with yuzu curd. You know the feeling when you impress yourself sometimes? That's exactly what happened.<br />
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Weird weather lately, LOTS of rain (as you can see). This woke me up, at 7 am in the morning.<br />
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Let me introduce to you Dubrovnik, one of the most beautiful cities out there. Every day I leave my doorstep I feel like I am in some kind of a fairytale, trapped in history. The city truly is magical.<br />
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I will be doing what a love to do and still being able to go to the beach every day for the next 4 months which is when the season ends here (no more tourists after October and not enough locals to eat out!)<br />
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Also! I will be doing all my blogging from my new iPhone buddy, a completely new concept for me. It should work just fine (as you can see), since there is no wireless in the house..<br />
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It is getting quite warm here, that means an afternoon siesta is a must here!<br />
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I have a super cute laundry place and a lovely beach just around the corner, I am all set! :)<br />
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</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Another memorable meal was at the Modern Pantry, a restaurant I was dying to go to. I was on my own (never thought I could do that) and couldn't have enjoyed it more! Highly recommended. After such meal I had to go for a macchiato at the nearby cafe - St.Ali. Great atmosphere and wonderful espresso. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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And more cafes! Visit Kaffeine for amazing Flat White (Australian and New Zealand based coffee drink; to me it is a cross between a late and a cappuccino). OH, and try the croissant, you will be surprised ;)<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Teahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11110052602831656462noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3408270302173064791.post-128360666712249352011-06-17T03:13:00.000-07:002011-06-17T03:14:02.552-07:00A short trip to Munich<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Munich! What a beautiful City. It was the first time for me to visit Southern Germany = Bavaria who everyone knows mostly for the Oktoberfest. Trust me, there is a LOT more to it then just beer (ok, the beer really is outstanding). Munich is probably one of my favorite cities I have visited in a while. </div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The first meal of the day was also my favorite on this trip; Pretzels, Weisswurst or White Sausage and beer! I never thought I would enjoy the mild but aromatic sausage with slightly sweet and spicy whole grain mustard. What a perfect combo! (not to mention the addition of beer) The sausage is made of finely ground veal and pork with lemon, spices and parsley. Once the mixture is put in the casings it is boiled in water or stock for about 10 minutes. It has a white color because there are no colors or preservatives added. If this is really true for all, I am not sure. </div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">What I loved about this this city are little cafes and chocolate shops which are all over the City offering a wide variety of artisanal chocolate, pastries, cakes and specialty coffee drinks. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Bakeries and specialty food shops are always a feast for the eyes, because of a stunning variety of product, mostly great baked goods. I enjoy their breads which are made with all kinds of flours to choose from. Rye is one of the most popular, but white bread is also widely eaten. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The local market was a madness!! HOLY PRODUCE! I am not talking about local and seasonal ingredients only, but there were fruits and vegetables all over the world, some that I have never seen before. My eye though always gets stuck on their lovely big white asparagus. Two evenings in a row I had them for dinner, served with just a touch of butter, salt, young potatoes and ham. </div><br />
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</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Chinese tower and a "Biergarten" where hundreds of people bring their own food, socialize and drink beer! (even though it is not Oktoberfest) </div><br />
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</div>Teahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11110052602831656462noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3408270302173064791.post-49750334963445476592011-05-22T06:42:00.000-07:002011-05-22T06:42:06.940-07:00Happy Birthday Mum<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQIMjorgWLGVbMWeSgSMFMhPOVDdGCP0dnRBvpsUgZRly9XGuvHaksPrniR4JQAQasHp0o9rVEiAfnM3zYd7W1gAtmDJBtFNIrVFzehuib99SgKBGJBvVgcLbYsqPuNzUVjMeJwkaItpdu/s1600/IMG_1057.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQIMjorgWLGVbMWeSgSMFMhPOVDdGCP0dnRBvpsUgZRly9XGuvHaksPrniR4JQAQasHp0o9rVEiAfnM3zYd7W1gAtmDJBtFNIrVFzehuib99SgKBGJBvVgcLbYsqPuNzUVjMeJwkaItpdu/s640/IMG_1057.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I was so excited to be at home for my mum's birthday, since I missed four of them in the past years. So I decided to make her something super special. Lets be honest here, I am not a cake person (not the ones covered in fondant), but I love this kind - tiny and cute.</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Also, I prefer more non-mousse style cakes. To me, there is nothing better than a good nut based biscuit with creamy vanilla mousseline with addition of another flavor. What is mousseline? It is a German buttercream which is made from one part butter to two parts pastry cream. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The biscuit was a flourless walnut cake adapted from Beatrice at La Tartine Gourmande which is probably something I will be doing from now on. Even baked as it is, it's SO good, super moist, flavorful and there is no flour and just egg whites! (what a great way to use them, I always have so many leftover that in the freezer)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I spread a thin layer of my mum's bitter orange marmalade on each biscuit (there were four layers) and then a layer of mousseline. After the first coat, I let it sit in the fridge for a couple of hours after which I gave another coat. At the very end I decorated my baby with some orange blossom flowers, bee pollen (please read this fantastic article on bee pollen <a href="http://mynewroots.blogspot.com/2011/05/whats-all-buzz-about-bee-pollen.html">HERE</a> and check out Sarah's amazing work) and a few pieces of dill (I know, it sounds unappetizing, but it was just for a bit of color)</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Here's the formula for the flourless walnut cake adapted from La Tartine Gourmande:</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><ul><li style="text-align: left;">280g walnuts (semi finely ground)</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">4 egg whites + additional 2</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">75g powdered sugar</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">100g butter at room temp</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">40g granulated sugar</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">1/2 teaspoon salt (very important!)</li>
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</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><ul><li>Preheat the oven at 180C or 350F</li>
<li>Grind the walnuts in the food processor or any other nut grinder you have. I ground 2/3 fine and the rest a bit more coarse.</li>
<li>Add butter, 2 egg whites, powdered sugar and salt. Using a spatula make a paste. Set aside.</li>
<li>In the meantime whip the egg whites and add the granulates sugar. </li>
<li>Fold into the walnut paste and bake in buttered and floured pan, ramekins or on parchment paper in any form you wish. </li>
<li>Baking time depends of the thickness of the batter, but it's usually about 20-30 mins.</li>
<li>Let cool, unmold.</li>
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</div><div style="text-align: left;"><i>Mousseline cream</i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><br />
</i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><ul><li>540g milk</li>
<li>1 vanilla bean </li>
<li>160g yolks</li>
<li>120g granulated sugar</li>
<li>60g cornstarch</li>
<li>250g butter at room temp (I reduced the amount of butter)</li>
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</div><div style="text-align: left;"><ul><li>Split the bean, scrape out the seeds and put everything together in a heavy bottomed pan with half the sugar. Bring to a boil (don't go anywhere during this time, you know what happens when you leave the kitchen - caramelized milk, we don't want that here)</li>
<li>Mix the yolks with rest of the sugar and cornstarch, you can also add a bit of milk so it's easier to combine. </li>
<li>Once the milk comes to a boil, temper the yolks, put back on the heat and with constant whisking on medium heat boil until it thickens.</li>
<li>Pour the cream into another bowl, add a few tablespoons of bitter orange marmalade (optional) and buzz with immersion blender. You can also pass it through a sieve if you want it super smooth. Cover with plastic wrap. Let cool.</li>
<li>Once cooled, put in the the mixer and add butter gradually using a whisk attachment. Mix until smooth. </li>
<li>Now you're ready to ice the cake! I will not say anything else, but have fun and use your imagination!</li>
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</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I visited Bistro "Apetit" where I had a lovely meal with one of my dearest friends and her dad. All in all was good, even though my dish (confit duck with black truffle and Istrian pasta style "fuži") did not look super appealing . The duck meat wasn't presented in smaller or even larger chunks of meat, but into something more of a <span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">pâté...quite odd looking I must say. </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"> </span></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><br />
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</div>Teahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11110052602831656462noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3408270302173064791.post-29259314165210331742011-05-11T08:55:00.000-07:002011-05-11T08:55:43.614-07:00Home<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Yes, I am aware that oranges are way past their season, but this was taken back in April and I am writing about it just now. Oh well. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Oranges! I only like them in season, especially because I grew up having an orange tree and I am very well familiar with that flavor. When I first got home at the end of March/April, there were still oranges at the Market. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Around the same time we were fortunate enough to receive a box from my mum's dear friend from Dubrovnik full of oranges, but bitter ones! Have you ever tried them? I cannot believe I didn't take a photo of them, but they look a lot like Clementines. In case you haven't tried them before, CAUTION, those things are bitter as hell. I tried a tiny bit of the rind and my mouth was numb for the next half an hour. But what makes a good marmalade then the one made from real bitter oranges? That's how the Brits like it and my family has been enjoying it so for years. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The process of making orange marmalade is quite long; it requires slicing them super thin, soak in certain amount of water for 1 day, the second day you boil the oranges and water until is reduced by 50%, and the third day the sugar is added together with the orange seeds to gelatinize (put into a little pouch). Once desired consistency is reached, the marmalade is ready to put into hot/sterilized jars.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Once it's cooled you can put it on anything! Again, this bitterness is an acquired taste, but I love it! </div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I found this recipe on Meandering Mango, because I have never tried olive oil brownies. The final product was just slightly sweet and had quite a different texture then a regular brownie. To me, the addition of unsweetened whipped cream and bitter orange marmalade was a winner! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I don't think I will make it again, but so many people that tried it loved it! If you want to give it a shot, you can find the recipe <a href="http://ameanderingmango.blogspot.com/2010/11/for-dessert.html">HERE</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Teahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11110052602831656462noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3408270302173064791.post-44097358884246299902011-05-08T14:18:00.000-07:002011-05-08T14:18:08.256-07:00Lumbarda (Island Korčula)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv6sRBqkg7ZOPuUyjucM1WEEYYDHk4CtauF13cpXW0xF2rT_dgsQYKX5nDynb6oZpf6LQz-30tmZwusuGsHxRd1MGoeyWUy-Q6_Xmu38KdJnm7sBmSbBL7y2R6jji3pZzdxVF4PE3eA5k5/s1600/IMG_0160.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv6sRBqkg7ZOPuUyjucM1WEEYYDHk4CtauF13cpXW0xF2rT_dgsQYKX5nDynb6oZpf6LQz-30tmZwusuGsHxRd1MGoeyWUy-Q6_Xmu38KdJnm7sBmSbBL7y2R6jji3pZzdxVF4PE3eA5k5/s640/IMG_0160.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It was nice to come back to the little village of Lumbarda on the island Korčula where I spent all of my childhood. This is where my grandparents, cousins and most of the family resides. It is hard to capture all of its beauty in a few shots, but at least you'll get an idea...Apart from the amazing weather, Adriatic sea and great seafood, there are some traditional <b>pastries</b> which are absolutely outstanding.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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The best example would be "Klašun" and "Cukarin". It's sort of a dry cookie, but once you bite into it, it melts in your mouth (when done right). It is traditionally made with lard (I do have a recipe of my own that I need to test out and then I will share it with you) and that's what makes all the difference. <i>Cukarin</i> is sprinkled with granulated sugar and traditionally dipped into the sweet wine "Prošek" not to be confused with Prosecco. <i>Klašun </i>is made from the same dough, but has a super moist walnut citrus filling, which you can see on the photo below...<br />
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</div><div>If your way ever leads you to the Island of Korčula (you better!!) for the best, and most authentic experience try these and a few other delicacies at "Cukarin". You can read a bit more about it on the web site <a href="http://www.cukarin.hr/da_mi_je.html">HERE</a></div>Teahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11110052602831656462noreply@blogger.com5