Some would argue that baked apples aren’t a dessert at all. But I beg to differ. If you manage to get some organic apples of the smallest variety (such as lady apples), this is the best way to use them up. A mid-week treat to surprise your family when you’re in a rush – these…
Pasta with tomato sauce and prawns
The ultimate lazy lunch. Sometimes, when I don’t really feel like cooking, but we’re both home and it would be nice to have a decent meal together, I whip this up in no time. And Milan never complains – this pasta with tomato sauce bursts with flavor and we sometimes even go in search for…
Cherry, strawberry and rose liqueur jam
Once upon a time (aka last week) there were far too many cherries and strawberries in the fridge for our family to devour (no matter how devoted to the task we may have been) so I thought it would be a shame to let them go to waste. I love home made jam, but am…
What to sip this summer: Vin d’orange
Jam or cordial, this is pretty much what it boils down to when deciding what to do with bitter oranges. However, this year I wanted something a bit different. The cordial was just fine, in fact more-than-fine (it disappeared in record time), but I’m always on the lookout for new combinations to try. Enter David…
Flourless spelt semolina and strawberry cake
Fine dubrovačke gospođe (posh ladies from Dubrovnik) are well aware that a cake which is supposed to impress their guests should be one without flour. This is not part of the gluten-free trend, but rather a question of pride and style. I have to admit, this stance had rubbed off on me too and whenever…
Bitter Orange Cordial
If you’ve been following me on Instagram, you will have realized by now that I’m more of a plant than animal person. My windowsill is currently brimming with all kinds of succulents and similar plants able to withstand my rather random efforts at watering. I also have a shameful confession to make. Once, while I…
#nostyling series: Pan-fried prawns with garlic
I love food photography and I love food styling, the combination is one of the things that relaxes me the most, one of those in-the-zone activities that makes me forget all about time, gmail and to-do lists. At the moment I am able to do it only once a week – which is already a great…
People Make the City: Morana Depoli and Peruna Ceramics
On a recent trip to Finland, I couldn’t resist buying a book called Helsinki: People Make the City (I can rarely resist buying anything even remotely resembling a book). So inspirational. So full of insightful personal stories and accounts of businesses (many of them creative ones or those in the hospitality industry) sustainable in the…
Cooking with Dika: oven-baked sardines
Dika Marjanović Radica is a household name in Dalmatia. If you’re not sure about a dish, go check with Dika – the 450-page volume is bound to have some information on what you’re looking for. I cherish my copy: it is a 1977 hardcover edition which my grandma gave me about ten years ago. At…
Mindful in Dubrovnik
Mindfulness. A word that gets thrown around a lot these days. And for good reason, I believe. We seem to be everywhere, yet nowhere – both at the same time. Our phones are always ringing, or at least buzzing if we’re trying to be considerate of those around us. Our inboxes are constantly filling up…
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Sezona bazge je na izdisaju, ali obožavam je pa vas moram podsjetiti da je iskoristite ako slučajno još gdje ugledate pokoji cvijet <3 Na blogu su tri recepta (samo u tražilicu upišite: bazga) - sok od bazge, žele od bazge i bazga u hrskavoj tempuri. Obično nakon nekoliko godina više ne volim fotografije koje sam snimila, tj. na njima bih promijenila milijun i jednu stvar, ali ove (iako su iz davne 2012. #starise) su mi nekako sve redom drage.
Koja vam je najdraža: 1,2,3 ili 4?
Elderflower season is nearing its end, but I cannot resist posting these - someone might still grab a blossom or two <3 These photos date from way back (2012), but I still kinda like them. Which one is your favorite: 1,2,3 or 4?
#bazga #elderflower #sokodbazge #tempura #elderflowercordial #spring #summer #homemade #damijenestoslatko #dubrovnik #croatia #croatiafullofmagic #visitdubrovnik #foodphotography #foodstyling #pantarul #pantarulathome #distractionsandinspirations #foodandflatlay #aseasonalyear #treasurethistime #botanicalpickmeup #creativitychasers](http://scontent-frx5-1.cdninstagram.com/vp/0e05d4d61f3fe41cb6d197a5f4944d76/5D8A1408/t51.2885-15/e35/s320x320/62520222_1086961291493027_7579983717005076610_n.jpg?_nc_ht=scontent-frx5-1.cdninstagram.com "[scroll down for English]
Sezona bazge je na izdisaju, ali obožavam je pa vas moram podsjetiti da je iskoristite ako slučajno još gdje ugledate pokoji cvijet <3 Na blogu su tri recepta (samo u tražilicu upišite: bazga) - sok od bazge, žele od bazge i bazga u hrskavoj tempuri. Obično nakon nekoliko godina više ne volim fotografije koje sam snimila, tj. na njima bih promijenila milijun i jednu stvar, ali ove (iako su iz davne 2012. #starise) su mi nekako sve redom drage.
Koja vam je najdraža: 1,2,3 ili 4?
Elderflower season is nearing its end, but I cannot resist posting these - someone might still grab a blossom or two <3 These photos date from way back (2012), but I still kinda like them. Which one is your favorite: 1,2,3 or 4?
#bazga #elderflower #sokodbazge #tempura #elderflowercordial #spring #summer #homemade #damijenestoslatko #dubrovnik #croatia #croatiafullofmagic #visitdubrovnik #foodphotography #foodstyling #pantarul #pantarulathome #distractionsandinspirations #foodandflatlay #aseasonalyear #treasurethistime #botanicalpickmeup #creativitychasers")
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Baš sam tužna što ova nije upala u knjigu jer su mi ove lukovice taaaako #najnaj, ali koliko mi je naša cvjećarica #cvijetbykike dala divnog cvijeća i materijala za snimanje, mogla sam i knjigu samo o cvijeću i postavljanju stola napisati <3
Ali - a uvijek ima neko "ali" - koliko god mi ova slika bila napeta, činenica je da se kosi s jednim od osnovnih postulata postavljanja stola za kojim bi razgovor trebao neometano teći - cvijeće je previsoko da bi bilo točno između dvoje ljudi. Za opuštenu atmosferu ključna je komunikacija - ne dajte čak ni chic cvijeću da se ispriječi među prijateljima <3
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I am so so sad that this photo didn't make the final cut for the book (I'm the one who cut it out though :D ). These bulbs are out of this world, but my favorite florist Kike #cvijetbyKike provided me with so many lovely flowers to shoot that I could have written a book solely on table setting!
But (and there's always a but) - and no matter how much I loved this photo, it goes against one of the basic table-setting rules which says that flowers and decorations should never impede conversation at the table. For a casual and friendly atmosphere, communication flow is key - don't let even trendy flowers stand between friends!
#flowers #tablesetting #pantarul #pantarulathome #cookbook #damijeneštoslatko #editing #killyourdarlings #communication #tablescape #setthetable #inmykitchen #dubrovnik #croatia #crostagram #livemoremagic #pantaruldoma #cvijece #livemoremagic #dontquityourdaydream](http://scontent-frx5-1.cdninstagram.com/vp/d2971c993753bf188578e0aa93fa0f02/5D7FC6B0/t51.2885-15/e35/c0.156.1249.1249/s320x320/62271623_463449860890681_9064133002065629888_n.jpg?_nc_ht=scontent-frx5-1.cdninstagram.com "[scroll down for English]
Baš sam tužna što ova nije upala u knjigu jer su mi ove lukovice taaaako #najnaj, ali koliko mi je naša cvjećarica #cvijetbykike dala divnog cvijeća i materijala za snimanje, mogla sam i knjigu samo o cvijeću i postavljanju stola napisati <3
Ali - a uvijek ima neko \"ali\" - koliko god mi ova slika bila napeta, činenica je da se kosi s jednim od osnovnih postulata postavljanja stola za kojim bi razgovor trebao neometano teći - cvijeće je previsoko da bi bilo točno između dvoje ljudi. Za opuštenu atmosferu ključna je komunikacija - ne dajte čak ni chic cvijeću da se ispriječi među prijateljima <3
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I am so so sad that this photo didn't make the final cut for the book (I'm the one who cut it out though :D ). These bulbs are out of this world, but my favorite florist Kike #cvijetbyKike provided me with so many lovely flowers to shoot that I could have written a book solely on table setting!
But (and there's always a but) - and no matter how much I loved this photo, it goes against one of the basic table-setting rules which says that flowers and decorations should never impede conversation at the table. For a casual and friendly atmosphere, communication flow is key - don't let even trendy flowers stand between friends!
#flowers #tablesetting #pantarul #pantarulathome #cookbook #damijeneštoslatko #editing #killyourdarlings #communication #tablescape #setthetable #inmykitchen #dubrovnik #croatia #crostagram #livemoremagic #pantaruldoma #cvijece #livemoremagic #dontquityourdaydream")
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Stol s prošle slike - par sati poslije. Hrana pojedena, pjati odneseni, na stolu još samo nešto rozate što je ostalo i po kap kave (kafe!) u svakoj šalici i ovo divno sunce kroz ovaj divni prozor koji mi nekad prifali <3
Kad smo kod sunca, u Dubrovniku danas napokon divno (vidi story) - kako je kod vas?
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The same table as the one in the previous photo - but with all the food eaten, all the dishes taken away. Just a bit of creme caramel (we call it rozata) and a drop or two of coffee in each of the cups. And the wonderful sunlight hitting the window.
Speaking of sunshine, Dubrovnik is fi-nal-ly sunny. How about your weather today?
#damijenestoslatko #pantarul #pantarulathome #pantaruldoma #dobrahrana #gastrohr #saveur #hardlight #table #setthetable #sobremesa #livemoremagic #everydaymagic #friends #gatherings #firstweeat #dontquityourdaydream #foodphotography #foodstyling #rozata #cremecaramel #flan #coffee #afternoonslikethese #cookbookwriter #cookbookaddict](http://scontent-frx5-1.cdninstagram.com/vp/e3e44c57eac61a447ccb706ea80f9027/5D87E5EA/t51.2885-15/e35/c240.0.960.960a/s320x320/61993211_1301464286668236_4460606864319401742_n.jpg?_nc_ht=scontent-frx5-1.cdninstagram.com "[Scroll down for English]
Stol s prošle slike - par sati poslije. Hrana pojedena, pjati odneseni, na stolu još samo nešto rozate što je ostalo i po kap kave (kafe!) u svakoj šalici i ovo divno sunce kroz ovaj divni prozor koji mi nekad prifali <3
Kad smo kod sunca, u Dubrovniku danas napokon divno (vidi story) - kako je kod vas?
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The same table as the one in the previous photo - but with all the food eaten, all the dishes taken away. Just a bit of creme caramel (we call it rozata) and a drop or two of coffee in each of the cups. And the wonderful sunlight hitting the window.
Speaking of sunshine, Dubrovnik is fi-nal-ly sunny. How about your weather today?
#damijenestoslatko #pantarul #pantarulathome #pantaruldoma #dobrahrana #gastrohr #saveur #hardlight #table #setthetable #sobremesa #livemoremagic #everydaymagic #friends #gatherings #firstweeat #dontquityourdaydream #foodphotography #foodstyling #rozata #cremecaramel #flan #coffee #afternoonslikethese #cookbookwriter #cookbookaddict")
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Ovo je bilo prvo eksperimentalno snimanje za kuharicu na kojem sam dosta toga naučila - što da, a što ne. Ukratko, puno je lakše snimati hranu koja se ne miče i dobro te sluša i neće pobjeći dok ne namjestiš tamo neku postavku na aparatu, ali puno su srcu draže slike u kojima proviruje ruka koja je tvoju ruku držala u svakakvim momentima u životu. ❤️
This was the first rehearsal photoshoot including people for the cookbook and a great learning opportunity. To cut a long story short, it’s way easier to shoot food alone: it stands still and won’t move before you’ve Had the time to fiddle with Camera settings. However, much more meaningful are those photos including a hand which has held yours through thick and thin ❤️
#friendship #friends #happy #love #pantarulathome #pantarul #foodphotography #foodstyling #dubrovnik #friendsarethefamilywechoose #bookstagram #cookbookaddict #cookbooklove #cookbook](http://scontent-frx5-1.cdninstagram.com/vp/0ea4f7bf028e3ade43621d978bbb6ba1/5D933ED0/t51.2885-15/e35/c240.0.960.960a/s320x320/61856782_115991186313502_1804570789401717457_n.jpg?_nc_ht=scontent-frx5-1.cdninstagram.com "[Scroll down for English]
Ovo je bilo prvo eksperimentalno snimanje za kuharicu na kojem sam dosta toga naučila - što da, a što ne. Ukratko, puno je lakše snimati hranu koja se ne miče i dobro te sluša i neće pobjeći dok ne namjestiš tamo neku postavku na aparatu, ali puno su srcu draže slike u kojima proviruje ruka koja je tvoju ruku držala u svakakvim momentima u životu. ❤️
This was the first rehearsal photoshoot including people for the cookbook and a great learning opportunity. To cut a long story short, it’s way easier to shoot food alone: it stands still and won’t move before you’ve Had the time to fiddle with Camera settings. However, much more meaningful are those photos including a hand which has held yours through thick and thin ❤️
#friendship #friends #happy #love #pantarulathome #pantarul #foodphotography #foodstyling #dubrovnik #friendsarethefamilywechoose #bookstagram #cookbookaddict #cookbooklove #cookbook")
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Puno se ovih dana radilo, vrijeme je ta pauzu ili barem za jednu večer s odlaskom u krevet prije ponoći. Gasim svjetlo.... sad.
Have worked far too much these days - time for a break, or at least for an early night in bed. Am turning the lights off just about.... now. #pantarulathome #knjiga #knjiskimoljac #volimkuhati #bookstagram #candles #theartofslowliving #slowdown #tablescapes #magic #candlelight #tired #earlynight #dubrovnik #creativelifehappylife](http://scontent-frx5-1.cdninstagram.com/vp/b0bb9ec1f6ffe3b15b3bc82a6205b255/5D9AE79C/t51.2885-15/e35/c0.169.1349.1349/s320x320/61557752_2480052982014637_4866213636777237598_n.jpg?_nc_ht=scontent-frx5-1.cdninstagram.com "[scroll down for English]
Puno se ovih dana radilo, vrijeme je ta pauzu ili barem za jednu večer s odlaskom u krevet prije ponoći. Gasim svjetlo.... sad.
Have worked far too much these days - time for a break, or at least for an early night in bed. Am turning the lights off just about.... now. #pantarulathome #knjiga #knjiskimoljac #volimkuhati #bookstagram #candles #theartofslowliving #slowdown #tablescapes #magic #candlelight #tired #earlynight #dubrovnik #creativelifehappylife")