i have never been to a place where people are so knowledgable about their food. We were inland at a restaurant that is famous for serving mussels from a fjord nearby. but when i asked about the oysters: “oh no, you must eat those no more than a ten minutes walk from the sea..any more than that is too far away.” well, what about clams? “clams? those white things? oh no, this is...
Read More
i have never been to a place where people are so knowledgable about their food. We were inland at a restaurant that is famous for serving mussels from a fjord nearby. but when i asked about the oysters: “oh no, you must eat those no more than a ten minutes walk from the sea..any more than that is too far away.” well, what about clams? “clams? those white things? oh no, this is...
Read More
I was tripping around Zagreb and wandered past this street sign, thinking it was a cute kind of joke or advertising. Then I actually walked past this Museum–an homage to defunct love affairs–comprised of gifts and unreturned (stolen?) items submitted by ex-lovers. Each item had an accompanying letter from its donor, some celebratory, some in vengeful detail, others with deep regret....
Read More
In the land of milk and honey…I feel so fortunate to spend time here drinking the wine, eating the best cheeses and seafood and fruits & vegetables while surrounded by indescribable beauty and serenity. How is it I never visited Croatia before? Any country that has a gelato/dessert/bakery on practically every block is a place I want to get to know better! If you’ve been here before,...
Read More