In search of inspiration...

Ruske šubarice / Russian Hats

2012-01-24T16:58:00.002+01:00

Već smo dobrano zakoračili u novu 2012. godinu, a post s novogodišnjim kolačem vam predstavljam s ogromnim zakašnjenjem. Nadam ste da ste lijepo proveli blagdane u krugu obitelji i prijatelja i da ste uživali u finoj hrani bez puno debljanja. Moram priznati da sam ja bila poprilično umjerena tako da sam novu godinu dočekala bez potrebe za držanjem dijete. Međutim, jedna od novogodišnjih

Božićna čarolija u mom domu / Christmas Magic In My Home

2011-12-26T22:21:00.002+01:00

Sretan i blagoslovljen Božić svim dragim blogerima i čitateljima ovog bloga! Kako uživam čitajući vaše postove i gledajući fotografije kojima prenosite dio čarobne božićne atmosfere u vašim domovima, odlučila sam i ja sama podijeliti djelić ugođaja iz mog doma. Sve je počelo sijanjem pšenice odnosno kupovinom ovog slatkog, kako ga od milja zovemo, Krumpirka kojemu je rasla "kosa" iz dana u dan

Perece sa sirom/ Pretzels With Cheese

2011-12-20T20:14:00.001+01:00

Božić je vrijeme pečenja raznoraznih slatkih kolača i keksića. U četvrtak se bacam na izradu slatkih delicija, a kao alternativu vam nudim ove slane perece koje možete ponuditi gostima koji nisu ljubitelji slatkog. Meni su najbolji kad se ohlade, pa i drugi dan jer se onda masnoća koju sadrže nekako slegne i dobijete savršene grickalice koje mogu poslužiti i za gledanje utakmica. :) Christmas

Pobjednik darivanja

2011-12-01T10:51:00.000+01:00

Po prvi puta organizirala sam darivanje na blogu u kojem su mogli sudjelovati svi dragi čitatelji bloga. Odaziv je bio velik, a od ukupno vas 40 izabrala sam jednu sretnu dobitnicu pomoću widget-a random.org. Widget je odlučio da nagradu osvaja sretnica koja je ostavila komentar pod rednim brojem 17. A to je... Nagradu osvaja Vali s bloga Vali voli torte. Čestitam ti draga Vali i molim te

Božićno darivanje

2011-11-12T15:56:00.006+01:00

Po prvi puta na ovom blogu odlučila sam organizirati malo darivanje za sve svoje vjerne čitatelje. S obzirom da nam se bliže božićni blagdani i vrijeme darivanja, pripremila sam nešto prigodno za sve vas koji s nestrpljenjem očekujete sezonu pečenja kolača i keksića. Sudjelovati mogu baš svi, a sve što trebate napraviti je ostaviti komentar na ovaj post u razdoblju od 12.-30.11. 2011. godine do

Kisela cikla / Pickled Beets

2011-09-30T10:10:00.001+02:00

Spremanje zimnice mi je jedna od omiljenih zanimacija koja me jako veseli i u kojoj rado uživam svake godine na prijelazu ljeta u jesen. Obično napravim nekoliko vrsta pekmeza i ukiselim krastavčiće, paprike i ciklu. Ove godine moju smočnicu krase džem od šljiva s rumom i cimetom, džem od jagoda s bazgom te obični, namaz od jabuka te kisela cikla za koju vam recept upravo donosim. Recept sam

Pogača s maslinovim uljem, češnjakom i mediteranskim začinima / Focaccia with olive oil, garlic and mediterranean herbs

2011-09-16T23:43:00.005+02:00

Kruh je jedna od osnovnih namirnica koju kupujemo gotovo svakodnevno, no jeste li ikad zastali i proučili listu sastojaka kruha kojeg možete kupiti u supermarketima? Brašno, voda, kvasac i onda oni zastrašujući E aditivi zbog kojih poželim nikad više ne kupovati kruh iz trgovine. Stoga se trudim što češće napraviti domaći kruh koji je puno ukusniji od kupovnog, daje vam mogućnost kontrole

Krem juha od kukuruza / Creamy Corn Soup

2011-08-06T16:35:00.003+02:00

Ova juhica je idealna za ljetne dane i po sastojcima zapravo vrlo dijetalna pa tako u njoj možete uživati ne brinući se za kalorije. Ako vas pak ne muči višak kila, slobodno ju možete obogatiti s malo maslaca, vrhnja za kuhanje ili kiselog vrhnja. Meni je bila odlična ovakva kao u receptu. This soup is ideal for summer days and actually very light so you can enjoy it without worrying about

Cute Stuff From My Little Kitchen

2011-07-10T16:54:00.000+02:00

My favorite posts to read on other people`s blogs are those related to showing their kitchens and things that they use while cooking and photographing food. So, I decided to make a post in which I present to you some of my favorite stuff from my kitchen which I am really proud of and which makes this whole process of cooking and food blogging so fun. Plus it is a great way for you to get to know

Sour Cherry Popsicles / Sladoled na štapiću od višanja

2011-06-22T23:18:00.002+02:00

Prva dva dana ljeta obilježile su za većinu nas gotovo nesnosne vrućine. Ono što me uspjelo tek donekle rashladiti bile su smrznute poslastice od višanja koje sam napravila u mojim novim kalupićima za tzv. popsicles iliti sladolede na štapiću. Prvi popsicle je navodno nastao slučajno, davne 1905. godine kada je 11-godišnji Frank Epperson na trijemu ostavio prašak za sok i vodu u čaši zajedno sa

Palačinke s borovnicama / Blueberry Pancakes

2011-05-13T22:01:00.004+02:00

Iako volim francuske palačinke, tzv. crêpes, imala sam želju isprobati i slavne američke palačinke s borovnicama. Inače, one su deblje od francuske verzije, ali je vrlo bitno da budu prozračne. Možete ih napraviti obične pa poslužiti s javorovim sirupom i maslacom, ali i s raznim dodacima poput borovnica, kupina, banana, hrskave slanine, svježeg kukuruza i sl. Recept koji sam našla ovdje i

Kako sašiti mašnu - korak po korak tutorial sa slikama

2011-05-01T14:45:00.005+02:00

Prije otprilike pola godine ispunila sam si dugogodišnju želju i kupila šivaću mašinu. Na ovu odluku me uvelike potaknuo i post moje drage kolegice blogerice Sandre s bloga Zondra Art. Sjećam se stare Singerice, na kojoj su šivale moja baka i kasnije moja mama, koju smo nažalost prodali, ali mi je valjda ljubav prema šivanju prenešena genetski. Pri odabiru modela, u obzir je dolazila jedino

Sretan Uskrs! / Happy Easter!

2011-04-24T19:38:00.001+02:00

... to all of my blog readers! :)

Homemade Pasta - Step by Step Tutorial/ Domaća tjestenina - Korak po korak

2011-03-23T17:31:00.003+01:00

Mnogi ljudi zaziru od pravljenja domaće tjestenine, a vjerujte mi, vidjela sam i one koji su odustali i prije nego pokušaju. Smatram da bi se svi trebali okušati u izradi domaće tjestenine jer je okusom 10 puta bolje od gotove koju kupujemo u trgovini, a jednom kad se izvježbate, poprilično je lagana za napraviti. Ako sam ja uspjela, bilo tko će uspjeti :) Izradila sam tutorial s fotografijama

Brza popodnevna grickalica od kruha / Quick Afternoon Bread Snack

2011-03-09T17:42:00.001+01:00

16h... Već smo ranije ručali. Gladni smo. "Mogli bismo istostirati kruh u tosteru. Da, može!" Dosadno, ali hrskavo. "Hm, čekaj! Mogli bismo ga umjesto u tosteru, ispeći na grill tavi." Zagrijavam tavu. Padne mi na pamet ideja. Premažem tost kruh maslinovim uljem, dodam malo provansalskog začinskog bilja, češnjaka u prahu i odjednom dosadna popodnevna užina postaje zanimljiva. :) Da, stvarno je

Pužići s maslacem/Butter Rolls

2011-02-28T14:10:00.001+01:00

Kad vam dolaze gosti, lijepo je kad im možete ponuditi nešto slatko ali i slano, pogotovo za one koji nisu ljubitelji slatkoga. Ove rolice s maslacem, ili pužići kako se u originalu zovu, idealne su za obje grupe i gotovo sam sigurna da će se svima svidjeti. Često ih pravim za rođendane kao predjelo za kasnije slastice koje sam pripremila. Uvijek nestanu u trenu! When you have guests coming over

Ružičasti šećer/Pink sugar

2011-02-13T12:01:00.001+01:00

Predstavljam vam jednu zgodnu ideju kojom možete iznenaditi voljenu osobu na Valentinovo. Zašto ne biste napravili keksiće u obliku srca od vašeg omiljenog tijesta za kekse i ukrasili ih ovim prekrasnim ružičastim šećerom? Jednostavno je, slatko i prikladno je za sve slične prilike. Here`s a nice idea for your Valentine`s Day surprise for your loved one. Why not make some nice heart shaped

Varivo od leće/ Lentil Stew/ Intervju na portalu Zdrava krava

2011-02-12T16:08:00.003+01:00

*Recipe available in English Na kulinarskim blogovima mojih kolegica, saznala sam za nagradnu igru "Kuhaj u ritmu zime" na portalu Zdrava krava i odlučila se prijaviti. Poslala sam svoj recept za varivo od leće jer sam smatrala da u potpunosti odgovara zahtjevima igre: sezonsko je, a ujedno je i pravi comfort food. Moj recept je postao recept tjedna, a ja kuharica tjedna te ulazim u krug

Čokoladni muffini bogatog okusa / Chocolate Muffins Packed With Flavor

2011-01-14T15:17:00.001+01:00

Sjećate li se muffina s makom i tikvicama od prošle godine? Neki od vas su bili skeptični prema ovoj kombinaciji, ali meni se zaista jako svidjela. Odlučila sam napraviti slične muffine pri čemu sam izmijenila neke od ključnih sastojaka i dodala nove kako bih još dobila na okusu. Kao zamjenu za tikvice i mak, upotrijebila sam jabuke i orahe. Ubacite još malo brusnica i komadića čokolade i dobit

Mađarica

2011-01-08T13:53:00.002+01:00

*Please scroll down for English version. Mađarica je vrlo popularan kolač kod nas. Obično se pravi za različite svečane prilike kad vam zatreba izdašan kolač za puno ljudi. Postoji velik broj recepata koje možete naći na Internetu, u bilježnicama s receptima vaših majki, baka pa čak i u kuharicama, ali se samo za rijetke može reći da su pouzdani baš svaki put kad ih pravite. Svo ovo vrijeme

Sretna Nova godina! Happy New Year!

2011-01-01T10:29:00.001+01:00

*Please scroll down for English version. U 2011. vam želim...Odličan početak u siječnju,ljubav u veljači,mir u ožujku,bezbrižnost u travnju,zabavu u svibnju,radost od lipnja do studenog isreću u prosincu. Neka vam je sretna i veličanstvena 2011! Sretna Nova godina! Dragi kolege blogeri i čitatelji ovog bloga, želim vam sve najbolje u 2011. godini! 2010. je za mene bila poprilično dobra pa se

Sretan Božić/Merry Christmas

2010-12-24T19:24:00.000+01:00

Sretan i blagoslovljen Božić svim dragim posjetiteljima ovog bloga! Nadam se da uživate u blagdanima u krugu obitelji i naravno, uz finu papicu. :) Ove godine planiram urediti božićni stol detaljima od tkanine na crvenobijele kockice pa sam i sašila prigodnu košuljicu za pšenicu. Bor je već okićen u sličnom stilu: I jedna u mraku: Stol će biti uređen nekako ovako uz manje dopune: Toliko

Gingerbread Man Cookies - Tips For Decorating Cookies With Royal Icing

2010-12-04T20:43:00.003+01:00

It`s almost second Advent Sunday and it`s time for more cookies. I`m not going to give you a recipe because there are plenty on the internet and I˙m sure you have your own favorite recipe for these cookies (plus I used Dr. Oetker`s mixture for honey cookies or gingerbreads). These cookies are special because of the spice mixture they contain which makes them so christmasy and delicious. And of

Chocolate Thumbprints by Martha Stewart

2010-11-29T14:03:00.000+01:00

Christmas is my favorite holiday! Most of the blogs are now featuring loads of cookie recipes so you can choose the ones you really like and make them for that special day. My family isn`t really fond of eating dry cookies for holidays, we prefer creamy cakes and my mom`s specialty - baklava. Nonetheless, I actually like my dose of cookies so I decided to make a different cookie recipe for every

Apple, Yoghurt and Semolina Strudel

2010-11-07T19:24:00.002+01:00

An apple a day keeps the doctor away. Apparently, apples contain vitamin C which helps our immune system. They prevent heart diseases, cancers and tooth decay. They reduce bad cholesterol and increase good cholesterol. Apples are low in calories so we should eat them instead of candy. And most importantly, they taste great, right? This all sounds pretty amazing but the only problem for me is that

Halloween 2010 - Part I - Jack`O`Lantern Pop-Tarts

2010-10-14T20:41:00.003+02:00

This year simply flew by and it`s already Halloween preparation time. Ever since I first heard of this day I fell in love with it. It all started with simple pumpkin carving and went from there to more complicated and fun stuff. Remember last year`s Halloween cupcake wrappers, spooky jar lanterns and scary toothpicks? And of course those interesting Halloween legends? Well, this year I am even

Tomato Jam

2010-09-13T11:43:00.004+02:00

Yes! You`ve seen it right: tomato jam! Did you know that tomatoes are fruits and not vegetables? Although, botanically fruit, they have a much lower sugar content than other fruits and therefore are used as vegetables in most dishes. Taking into consideration that tomatoes are fruits and wanting to somehow preserve them for winter, I decided to make a jam. You know how certain jams require

Plum And Apple Crumble Pie

2010-08-07T13:50:00.005+02:00

This all started when I got some extra plums from making knedle. I decided to turn them into a pie with my mum`s well known recipe. You make pie pastry, divide it into 2 equal parts, put 1 layer into your baking tray, then add fruits and on top goes another pastry layer. You bake it in the oven and have a perfectly good pie. The problem with plums is that they relase too much juice and the dough

Poppy Seed Zucchini Muffins

2010-07-29T22:46:00.004+02:00

We live in a house which has a shared yard with 4 other neighbours. Our house is the only one without a garden or any kind of land to grow something in. So, I really can appreciate homegrown, fresh and organic products when I do manage to get them. A week ago or so, we got a really big zucchini from our friends` garden down the street. I was thrilled! I made my zucchini and celery soup,

Old Ugly Clock Makeover

2010-07-16T09:40:00.009+02:00

We had this old ugly clock that was brown, depressive and from another time (but in a bad way). I decided to throw it out but then it came to me that I could give it a makeover and a new shine. I think I achieved somewhat of a shabby chic style... This is the old ugly clock: Pretty horrible right? So, how did I transform it? It`s quite simple actually. First of all, I used sandpaper to remove

Introduction to Tempura plus My Mushroom Tempura

2010-07-04T12:13:00.005+02:00

Recently I bought a wok and now I`m trying different ways of cooking asian food. One of them is tempura. Tempura is a japanese dish but it is of Portuguese origin. It was introduced to Japan in the mid-sixteenth century by Portuguese missionaries and traders. First, let`s see the usual ingredients in a traditional tempura: seafood (prawn, shrimp, squid, scallop, anago, ayu, crab

Tagliatelle aglio, olio e peperoncino

2010-06-26T22:13:00.003+02:00

Traditionally, spaghetti aglio, olio e peperoncino - spaghetti with garlic, olive oil and peperoncino. I saw a recipe similar to this one in Ana Ugarković`s show and really liked the simplicity of ingredients and preparation so I decided to give it a go. Of course, I present you my version which has one extra ingredient to the 3 traditional ones: spring onions. I figured that the green part of

Strawberry Yoghurt Cake

2010-06-05T11:29:00.004+02:00

Remember when I published a recipe for egg-free strawberry ice cream, I promised you some more strawberry recipes? A month flew by and now I bring you a recipe for a refreshing and light strawberry yoghurt cake. This year we have a rainy spring so we had to wait a little bit longer to get beautiful tasty strawberries. I bought some nice ones a couple of days ago and decided they were ideal for

Spring Zucchini and Celery Soup

2010-05-27T18:18:00.005+02:00

Thick soups are one of my favorite things to eat. I often make them as a quick and delicious main course with croutons. Most of thick soups are thickened with flour or cream but I make mine without them. I love them because that way they are healthier and put an accent on the flavor of the main ingredient (in this case zucchini). The first time I made this particular soup, I wondered what type

Chicken and Vegetable Roast With Rosemary and Peperoncini Flavored Oil

2010-05-19T20:49:00.002+02:00

So many things to do and so little time. That`s the summary of my life in the past couple of months. I have so many plans and good recipe ideas I want to try but I just can`t catch a break from work, college, family stuff etc. Everything is based on expecting the weekend but when it finnally comes, it flies by too fast. So I˙m bringing you one of my favorite recipes from my old blog. It˙s based

Egg-free Strawberry Ice Cream

2010-05-03T10:16:00.003+02:00

May is a strawberry month so you can expect a few recipes containing one of my favorite fruits in the near future. The first one is strawberry ice cream. Most of the recipes for ice creams require eggs but once, I heard that every other egg has salmonella. My recipe is egg-free so it`s completely safe for you to enjoy it. When you`re buying strawberries, you should smell them. If they have a nice

Tartelettes With Creamy Cocoa Filling

2010-04-22T21:29:00.002+02:00

I`m more of a winter person but I appreciate summer because of every single veg and fruit that are in season. Strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, blueberries, peaches, apricots - I love them all. So, last summer I was enjoying all these beautiful fruits but I got to a point when I desperately needed something chocolatey and I made these tartelettes. Don`t get me wrong - fruit is great but

Asparagus at Its Best - Creamy Asparagus Soup

2010-04-17T15:17:00.002+02:00

I have never tried asparagus before but when I saw how beautifully Jamie Oliver cooked them in his show Jamie at home, I took a mental note to definetely try them when they are in season. Apparently, asparagus is really good for you. It is low in calories, contains no cholesterol and is very low in sodium. It is also a good source of vitamin B6, calcium, magnesium and zinc, and a very good

Mushroom Calzone - Step by Step Tutorial

2010-04-13T17:11:00.003+02:00

Everybody likes pizza, right? But have you ever tried a calzone? Basically, it`s the same thing just folded in half. Italians pronounce the word [kalˈtsone]. They usually make it with tomatoes and mozzarella but what`s so great about it is that you can use any kind of leftover veg from the day before. A normal pizza can be a bit dry but in calzone everything is mixed up in the middle, the cheese

Cranberry Walnut Breakfast Muffins

2010-04-09T19:37:00.002+02:00

Yesterday I came across some cool muffin paper cups and immediately wanted to try them out. The only problem is that the cups were kinda enormous so I had to double the measurments for muffins. Usually, when I make dozen muffins we eat them like they are dozen truffles. So, I hoped that these gigantic muffins would last longer. Boy, was I wrong... :) I had some cranberries and walnuts and

Banana Jam

2010-03-28T18:43:00.003+02:00

My favorite fruits are bananas. I absolutely love them and could it them every day. I`ve even heard that they are good for your bones because they`re rich with calcium. Sometimes, when I give up sweets, I substitute them with bananas and I feel ok because they are really sweet and can make up for the lack of sugar from all those unhealthy sweets which I crave for every day. So, if you like

Bokharat - Arabic Seven Spice

2010-03-01T19:41:00.005+01:00

You may have noticed that my favorite chef is Jamie Oliver and he is the reason I`ve become so passionate about cooking. If you love Jamie the way that I do than you absolutely addore herbs and spices (chilli and lemon, as well). Many say that he exaggerates with the amounts but I am thankful that he introduced a whole other world of flavors to me. Plain food can become special and exciting with

Honey Pie

2010-02-22T23:14:00.001+01:00

Since I had some time off from my current job, I decided to make a cake for which I usually don`t have enough time. Honey pie. It` s simmilar to mađarica (unfortunately I don`t know the correct translation, anyone?) but the difference are the layers which are made with honey; and the filling which is made with semolina and is white (unlike mađarica which has chocolate filling). The recipe I got

Inspired Foodie on Facebook

2010-02-15T17:56:00.000+01:00

Hi guys! I`ve just created a fan page on Facebook so if you have an account there, you can visit and become a fan here. I will appreciate the effort and I really hope to see you there. Thanks a lot! :) I`m doing this in to promote my blog and to make it more accessible. I promice you all kinds of extra photos that you won`t be able to see on the blog and lots more. With love Josipa

Brussel Sprouts and Bacon Pasta

2010-02-12T13:17:00.005+01:00

Brussel sprouts... Not many people appreciate them the way I do but they can be delicious when prepared the right way. I sometimes like to incorporate them in certain dishes so that the people who try them, don`t recognize them. My niece hates them but at the same time, one of her favorite dishes are gnocchi with brussels sprouts and mushrooms (by the way, she hates mushrooms, too). :) Go figure.

FBI rukavice / FBI gloves - Voće i povrće

2010-01-27T10:31:00.001+01:00

This month`s FBI gloves, started by Maja from Cooks and Bakes, are dedicated to Andrea from Voće i povrće. I discovered her blog not so long ago and immediately fell in love with it. Andrea`s posts are interesting and always a pleasure to read. Her photos are breathtaking and she is my photographing role model along with a few other food bloggers. I (virtually) met her on a forum and she

Happy New Year!!!

2009-12-31T13:51:00.001+01:00

Once again I bring you my wishes for the year 2010. Have the best new year filled with love, health and happiness! I wish you to have a ..... sweetest Sunday, marvellous Monday, tasty Tuesday, wonderful Wednesday, thankful Thursday, friendly Friday, successful Saturday. Have a great Year! HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Merry Christmas Everyone!

2009-12-25T23:11:00.002+01:00

Merry Christmas to all of my fellow bloggers, twitter and blog followers, faithful readers, girls from the forum and to all of my family and friends! Wishing you all the best! And may lovely, happy times decorate this time of the season and may the wonder of Christmas be with you forever. How did you spend your Christmas? Mine was great, the family got together, we shared some loughs, fine food

FBI rukavice / FBI gloves - Sweet Corner

2009-12-21T19:07:00.003+01:00

In this month`s FBI gloves, started by Maja from Cooks and Bakes we are investigating Jasenka`s Sweet Corner. Jasenka is very well known for her amazing cookie and cake recipes. Each time I need a fool proof cake recipe for family member birthdays or any kind of celebration I go to her blog in search for a never failing cake recipe. Unfortunately, this month I didn`t have enough time to try a

My Perfect Cheesecake

2009-12-14T12:03:00.007+01:00

It`s my opinion that every good cook wannabe has to have its own cheesecake recipe. So, this weekend I wanted to give it a try and make my own version with ingredients I like the best. I searched the Internet to cover my basics and here are the links I used to get, in my opinion, the best cheesecake: Monika`s recipe for the crust Dyann`s Amazing cheesecake for baking methods The best part

Christmas Tree Icing Ornaments

2009-12-07T15:01:00.004+01:00

This year, I wanted to make some homemade Christmas tree ornaments. When I saw these, the decision was made. They looked so easy to make and adorable. And they are perfect for my tree which is going to be decorated in white and silver. I photographed them with Christmas lights and this is how they turned out: If you decide to make them, you`ll need: greaseproof paper pencil 1 eggwhite 1 cup

Homemade Rosemary Tagliatelle

2009-11-28T19:07:00.007+01:00

One of my favorite things to do is making homemade pasta. There`s something special about homemade version compared to the store bought pasta. I usually make some extra, dry it and keep it for other occasions. It tastes better and gives any dish another dimension. If you would like to wow people coming to dinner, you should definately give it a try. And, it isn`t so complicated ih you have a

Strawberry Flavored Marble Bundt Cake

2009-11-15T17:58:00.007+01:00

I have a confession to make. Lately, I`ve been neglecting my blog and I feel awful about it. This weekend I decided to make up for it so I had a baking session. I made this bundt cake and a beautiful focaccia which I`ll write about later on. We all have a recipe for a traditional marble cake either from our mother or grandmother but I wanted to make something a little bit different so I added a

Halloween Squash Cupcakes With Chocolate Ganache

2009-11-02T19:28:00.001+01:00

Halloween is over but I wanted to show you my Halloween cupcakes. You have already seen Halloween toothpicks which I made a few days ago. In the meantime, I made Halloween cupcake wrappers which were inspired by Judy`s cute cupcake wrappers. You can check them out here and here. The cupcakes were made according to Jamie Oliver`s recipe for Butternut Squash muffins and then frosted with

Halloween Legends

2009-10-28T21:15:00.003+01:00

When did I fall in love with Halloween? It was in High school in English class when we read an article Hallowe`en by M.E.Gibson. He described the history of this holiday and some really cool legends about it. Nowadays, most of you know the history but I thought it might be interesting to hear those not so familiar legends. Photo taken from here. Halloween was once the time when girls thought

Halloween Crafts - Jar Lanterns - Part II

2009-10-24T22:57:00.003+02:00

So, I`m kinda going over the top with this year`s Halloween decorations but as long as it makes me and others happy, it`s great. I`ve come across this great idea for jar lanterns here and immediately decided I have to make one. For this particular lantern you`ll need: jar, acrilic black and orange paint, water, paintbrush, black marker and a tea light candle. Paint your jar with orange paint.

Halloween Crafts - Part I

2009-10-21T21:16:00.004+02:00

Each year, I`m really looking forward to one of my all time favorite holidays - Halloween. Nobody appreciates this day as much as I do, at least not in my neighborhood. But that doesn`t stop me from enjoying it and making spooky decorations, pumpkin cakes, cookies, soups etc. Of course, there`s pumpkin carving and more fun things to do for Halloween but I`ll write about them later. Today, I

FBI rukavice - Krckave lepinjice/ FBI Gloves - Krckave lepinjice

2009-10-12T14:47:00.002+02:00

In this month`s FBI gloves, started by Maja, we are investigating the lovely blog of our hostess - Cooks and Bakes. One of my favorite things to try from other people blogs are breads and all sorts of baked doughs. So, I was very happy to see hleb i testa/ breads and doughs label on Maja`s blog. This time I decided to try out her recipe for Krckave lepinjice. You see, I simply adore salami,

Stuffed Peppers

2009-09-28T22:56:00.005+02:00

It seems that I can`t stop stuffing peppers. :) First I made Stuffed peppers in tomato soup, than I made these, but baked them in an oven with béchamel sauce. It`s because they are so darn delicious and they are shaped to be stuffed. :) Lots of ingredients and preparation steps but the final result is so worth the effort. You should make this meal while there are still peppers on your local

Mexican Tuna Salad

2009-09-20T12:52:00.005+02:00

I like big complicated dishes but sometimes I just feel like making a simple salad for lunch. But when I do that I I try to make it extra special. Especially during the summer when I can find beautiful, tasty, ripe and sweet tomatoes and peppers. So, usually I combine them with chili and tuna and make my own version of mexican salad. It doesn`t get any better than that. Here`s the recipe...

FBI rukavice - Brankin kruh/ FBI Gloves - Branka`s Bread

2009-09-18T12:58:00.001+02:00

In this month`s FBI rukavice/FBI gloves, started by Maja from Cooks and Bakes, we are investigating Branka`s beautiful blog Neretvanska nostalgija. I didn`t really know which recipe to choose out of all the wonderful ones that Branka has on her blog but, when I saw her tag kruh i peciva/bread and bagels, the decision was made. So, this is my attempt in baking her famous bread with loads of small

Stuffed Peppers in Tomato Soup

2009-09-15T14:52:00.011+02:00

One of my all time favorite dishes are stuffed peppers in a nice thick tomato soup. I`m sure most of you know what I`m talking about but just to be sure, here is a link where you can find the explanation. My mother is the expert in making this dish so these stuffed peppers were made according to her famous recipe. Be sure to make this dish while peppers are still in season because the ones you

Donuts

2009-09-01T17:16:00.016+02:00

The other day, my family and I had a huge craving for something sweet. Nothing in the fridge but a few eggs, yogurt and Dr. Oetker strawberry sauce waiting to be used. I immediately started to think of delicious and light donuts recipe which I forgot about until I saw a recipe for donuts on my fellow blogger`s site a few days ago. The decision was made so I started mixing up the ingredients.

Rice and Zucchini Patties

2009-08-28T10:56:00.022+02:00

I just love summer because loads od delicious fruits and vegetables are in season. One of my all time favorites are zucchinis which I love to make a soup out of with a touch of celery leaves. This time I`ve made delicious patties and served them with homemade ketchup. Here`s the recipe for the patties... Ingredients 1 zucchini (mine was 300g)100 ml rice300 ml water5 g bacon1/2 bellpepper

Apple and Carrot Cupcakes With Buttercream Frosting

2009-08-22T14:46:00.026+02:00

I`m so excited to publish my first post on my new blog. It is going to be apple and carrot cupcakes with buttercream frosting. Doesn`t that sound delicious already? Ingredients For the cakes: 200g apple and carrot puree (about 2 apples and 1 carrot) 200g sugar 2 eggs pinch of salt 300g all-purpose flour 2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp cinnamon 175 ml sunflower oil For the buttercream frosting: 2

Hello and welcome...

2009-08-16T20:42:00.003+02:00