Category Archives: Food and Drink

“Suppa”: a unique wine drink from Istria, Croatia

“A drink to share with friends.” “The original red-bull.” “Not what I expected.” These are all things I heard around a table at the highly recommended Konoba (Tavern) Astarea near Novigrad, Croatia when a local specialty “Suppa” was being served.
As it turns out this warm, wine/bread soup sort of drink is actually very good and does pack a bit of a punch. Probably best served on a cold winter night in a gathering of friends I thought I’d pass on the simple recipe for you to decide.

El Mexicano Poreč, Croatia: mexican food in Europe done right

  Let’s face it, Europe is not known for its fine Mexican restaurants.  But what’s a guy, who grew up in southern California where great Mexican food can be found on each street corner to do when that craving kicks in.  The answer may surprise you; head to Poreč, Croatia and the brand new El…

Istria, Croatia Wine Producers: a huge quantity of quality

  There are countless reasons to consider Istria, Croatia as a travel destination.  The scenery is amazing, the prices are low, the wild asparagus in the spring is delicious, the white truffles in the winter are to die for and the locals are as friendly as can be.  At the top of the list however…

Eating Like A Local In Florence: do you know what trippa is?

  It’s lunch time.  Florentine bricklayers, lawyers or working men in general make there way along cobble stone streets to grab a bite to eat.  Gathering around a small unassuming window or stainless steel food service cart they discuss the warm weather, yesterday’s soccer match or current politics and order pane di trippa. 

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