Tag Archives: Pazin
Konoba Vela vrata: Homemade pasta and rustic desserts to awaken the dead
The best thing you’ll try here is homemade pasta, like pljukanci or fuži, or even better ravioli stuffed with fresh cheese and spinach in fennel and pancetta sauce.
On the curvy road in search of liquid gold
Do you like curvy roads with vertiginous views and beautiful panorama on Butoniga lake? And want to taste some delicious extravirgin olive oil on your way? Take the road Pazin-Motovun, after Beram follow signs for Zamask and your adventure may start.
Blažević Olive Oil: Rebirth of a Centenary Olive Grove
Ivan Blažević is a brave and visionary guy who, some 10 years ago, decided to put back in shape an old olive grove that was completely covered with dense forest. If you pass near Draguć, don’t miss visiting this monument of ancient agriculture.
[Pazin] Honey Days: Feb 24-25
Bee-keeping equipment, loads of honey and honey-related products, as well as useful lectures – all in one place.
Agritourism Stari Kostanj: Il Dottore, food hero defending archaic flavors
…what distinguishes Stari Kostanj from other agritourisms and konobas is their maneštra (thick bean soup). It is a dish whose unique taste comes from “stupana trukinja”, an old Istrian corn variety prepared in a traditional way.
Dujmović Istrian pršut: Cured ham made by tradition and winds
We’ve already talked about the art of making the indigenous Istrian pršut or dry-cured ham. So similar to all other members of the big Mediterranean smoked ham family, yet so special and unique, produced under strictly defined rules. The municipality …
[Pazin] Pazi što jedeš: Pazin Nov 19
Istrian etnographic museum decided to organize a manifestation that will adress the link between the diseases of modern times and the food we eat nowadays. That is exactly why its title is “Watch what you’re eating!”. On the 19th of November you can take part in the lectures (list below) or simply roam around the fair where local organic and natural products will be offered!
[Hum] Homemade brandy festival: Oct 30
Traditionally every last Sunday in October, cheerful fans of homemade brandy gather in this tiny medieval town in Istria, mingle in the open and try out all possible kinds of brandy, including some curiosities like asparagus brandy, olive brandy or …
Hum: Festival of homemade brandy
Festival celebrating homemade brandy and its enthusiast producers.
[Tinjan] Pršut festival: Oct 21-23
Istrian pršut, or air-cured ham, is one of the best and most famous meat products in Croatia, and little town of Tinjan is the Istrian pršut capital. So it makes the perfect location for a whole festival dedicated to this …
Festival pulaštri (Chicken & co): July 23
The festival dedicated to traditional dishes, mostly various stews and goulasch, based on chickens and roosters.
Konoba Danijeli: Wearing a garlic garland is recommended
Kringa is best known for Jure Grando or, as they claim, the first European vampire. The legend goes back to 1656 when Jure started to terrorize the village until, 16 years later, nine peasants lead by a priest decided to …
Grbac: Sexy bubbles and vertiginous roads
THE sparkling wine in Istria is made by Anton Grbac.
Konoba Marino: Warm and friendly local tavern
We’ll give you their story in no time…come back soon!
Gračišće: Festival of Istrian maneštra
Think of this festival as a fun and interactive open-air Istrian soup talent show in a fabulous setting of a small medieval town. Try them all, mingle with the cooking teams, vote for your favourite and enjoy.
Gračišće: Festival of Istrian maneštra
The richness of possibilities in cooking maneštra is celebrated at the Festival of Istrian maneštra, taking place in the picturesque medieval town of Gračišće every mid-June.
