Eat as if you're in the Mediterranean!

by Ani
(Los ANgeles)

I wouldn’t really get to taste any other cuisines besides the typical American, Mexican or Italian – which was almost always only spaghetti and pasta, while living in the United States. On my visit to France with my family, we came across a restaurant which was international and offered Croatian food. I was delighted to finally try something new.

I tried -- I think it was called -- "strukli" and I loved it!!

I must admit that I lost plenty of weight when I ate Croatian food for a week since it’s cooked without extra oil or hormones.

You should definitely try it out especially if you’re visiting Europe.

Seafood is the best

by Michelle
(Holland)

Of all Croatian recipes, I immediately fall in love with the seafood - especially squids.

I visited Croatia two summers ago. When my friends decided that we should spend our summer holiday in Croatia, I was really excited.

There are many, many things that I loved about Croatia when I visited it, but I was really thrilled with the cuisine. I tried different types of food, such as meat, pasta and stews (I really liked the fish stew).

However, the seafood was the best food I have tried in Croatia, especially the squids. They tasted so good, I can still feel the taste in my mouth. I have tried squids in Italy and Spain, too, but they can not be compared to the Croatian ones.

I know that the Croatian word for "squids" was difficult to be pronounced, so I can not remember it. However, I do remember "Dobar tek!" (Good Appetite).

Irena's Reply:

The squids in Croatian are "lignje" and many people, especially tourists who visit Croatia love them. I promise to write down and publish (on this website) several great squid recipes.

Thank you Michelle for your contribution. See you around!