An orchard of organic apples in bloom a few years ago. These apples are great for eating, but also for compote, jam, marmalade, strudel, cakes, brandy, liqueur, vinegar … In…
People in Croatia who live in houses usually have small gardens next to them. They usually grow vegetables such as onions, garlic, tomatoes, peppers, potatoes, cabbage, leeks, cucumbers … and…
Wild strawberries are bright red in color;they are small and very sweet and delicious. They are found everywhere in nature, mostly in continental Croatia, usually in meadows or along the…
Organic, locally grown "koturace" apples look nice and are very juicy and tasty. After harvesting these apples can be in a cool and dark place for at least a few…
Ripe, juicy, sweet, tasty, organic peaches just picked from the tree and ready to eat. In Croatia, such peaches usually grow in small orchards or along the edge of vineyards.…
Quinces are a fruit used for compote, jam, cakes, but also brandy, which for some reason is extremely expensive (up to 100 euros per bottle). Once upon a time people…
Rosehip is a plant whose red, dried fruits are used to make the famous tea that can be bought in any food store. Still, the best rosehip tea is homemade…
Unfortunately, there are fewer and fewer inhabitants in Croatian villages. Most young people have moved to larger cities where there are more jobs and opportunities. However, living in the countryside…
Organic cabbage heads in a small vegetable garden will soon be ready for harvest. Part of it will be used for a fresh cabbage salad, and the rest will be…
This fruit is not demanding to grow and that is why people love it. Cherries are resistant and treatment with pesticides is not necessary. Indeed, cherries are used for jam,…