- Crkva sv. Marije - Seize the chance to explore a local bazaar and delve into the home life of a native to experience authentic traditions and gastronomy. Embark on a journey with your guide Dolac to Zagreb’s primary open-air market, a hub where residents procure staples such as bread, meats, fresh produce, cheeses, and sour cream. Taste the local specialties offered by the vendors preferred by your guide and gain insights into the components that are essential for Croatian culinary creations. The market exploration is approximately one hour. Following a coffee break at a nearby cafe, accompany your guide back to their residence, armed with a selection of fresh ingredients, to commence your culinary tutorial. Engage in a cooking session with Željka in her kitchen, where you’ll be instructed in the art of crafting a genuine Zagreb-style three-course Croatian feast, utilizing recipes that have been cherished and handed down through her family lineage. The interactive cooking experience spans roughly 2 hours. You’ll be hands-on in preparing three homemade dishes - a seasonal soup, a main course of meat or fish with accompaniments, and a sweet treat. The menu is subject to change depending on the day. Uncover the culinary methods intrinsic to Croatian cuisine, as well as the gastronomic culture and history of the metropolis, while you relish the meal you’ve contributed to making. Remember to inquire about the significance of pumpkin seeds in Croatian diets! The dining experience is complemented by an aperitif, choice of wine or beer, and tea or coffee.
- Private market tour and cooking class with your host Zeljka
- Aperitif, wine or beer
- Tea and coffee
- Croatian vegetable and chicken soup with homemade noodles
- Veal with wild mushrooms, served with potato dumplings
- Green salad with traditional Zagreb-style pumpkin seed oil dressing
- Dessert of strudel, snenokle or dumplings with plum or apricot
For those wanting to integrate with local customs over food, this experience is fantastic. Željka, a terrific host who’s eager to expose visitors to traditional Croatian recipes, food, and culture from Zagreb, will warmly welcome you.
Embark on your gastronomic journey with a stroll through Dolac market, where you’ll learn about local and regional produce from Željka’s favourite suppliers and taste seasonal fruits or bites. Following a coffee stop, proceed to Željka’s downtown Zagreb apartment. Enjoy a homemade liqueur along with a snack upon arrival, before joining Željka in her kitchen to create a traditional, Zagreb-style three-course Croatian dinner based on family recipes. You’ll be involved in the making of three dishes - a seasonal soup, a main course of meat or fish with accompaniments, and a dessert. The menu changes according to the day. As you enjoy the meal you assisted in creating, you’ll learn about Croatian culinary secrets, along with the food culture and history of Zagreb.
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