Taadaaaa! Welcome everyone, I’d like you to meet my new blog: For starters, this is the 100th and last blog post for The Domesticated Feminist, and concurrently the first blog post for Secrets from the Old Country. I’ve spent the last little while taking some stats into consideration—stats that demonstrated … Continue reading
Latest Entries
Guest Post: Slatka Čokoladna Salama od Oblatni sa Rumom (Croatian Chocolate Salami with Rum)
Hi All! Remember me? The foodblogger who’s been flakey lately? Well, I happen to be in Guadalajara at the moment and will continue my blogging hiatus until the new year, but (!) a little Christmas treat has been delivered from Suzy from BetterBakingBible.com . Enjoy! It’s Suzy Q from Better Baking Bible and I will be … Continue reading
Calabaza en Tacha (Candied Pumpkin)
In case you haven’t already heard from the Pumpkin Spice Latte enthusiasts in the Starbucks lineup, pumpkin season has arrived! You know, the time of year when every recipe on Pinterest consists of pumpkin in some way, shape, or form? –Not that I’m complaining, in fact, I proudly partake 🙂 This year, the pumpkin madness … Continue reading
Guest Baker: Parisian Brioche
Once upon a time, around this time last year, an irresponsible graduate student took procrastination to a whole other level and a food blog was born. (Maybe it was a little over a year ago– this post is a bit overdue 🙂 ) Anyways, to celebrate The Domesticated Feminist’s first milestone, I would primarily like … Continue reading
Spicy Chicken
This is one of those excessively easy and exceptionally quick dishes– I almost don’t want to give out the recipe because once done, it tastes like a lot more effort went into it. Unfortunately for all food bloggers, we voluntarily forfeited our right to have secret recipes 🙂 and that being said, there is an … Continue reading
Summer Fruit Galettes
Greetings from my new home and most recent impulsive decision of a city– Toronto!…. or as Torontonians prefer to call it, “Torono”! I’ve been here for exactly three days and to say I’m overwhelmed would be the understatement of the year. Skyscrapers, a complex subway system, and genuine traffic; all of a sudden my little … Continue reading
Povitica (Croatian Walnut Roll with Stretched Dough)
If you haven’t already noticed by now, Croats have a rather unconcealed obsession with walnuts– particularly in the realm of desserts. Whether they be sprinkled onto the top of a cake for a decorative and tasty effect, or given the spotlight as the predominant ingredient, they are about as essential to Croatian pastries as tomatoes … Continue reading
Jericallas al estilo Jalisco (Mexican Crème brûlée)
You know what’s ridiculous? Clutter. Clutter is ridiculous. In fact, the only thing that trumps the ridiculousness of clutter is the fact that one hasn’t got a clue just how much clutter one has accumulated until he/she attempts to pack it all up into boxes. I’ve banned myself from purchasing any more cookbooks for the … Continue reading
Kombucha
You know that saying, “you’re a product of your environment”? Well, this post confirms that hypothesis. What can I say—sometimes stereotypes exist for a reason and I embrace mine fully. For those who don’t know what I’m talking about, Canadians from the west coast (particularly Vancouver) are sometimes made fun of by the rest of … Continue reading
Strawberry Mascarpone Trifle
Oh boy, do we have some catching up to do. I know I’ve neglected my poor little blog for the last little bit, but well, I had TONS going on. Where to start? Remember that thesis I went on and on about? I’m happy to report to you that it got finished, successfully defended, and … Continue reading
Truffle Risotto
Not too many words for this post, I’m using all my blabbing abilities for my thesis 🙂 but here’s a little altered version of my mushroom risotto. It’s a little fancier and a lot tastier. Enjoy! What You’ll Need: 560 ml (2 ¼ cups) water 1 chicken bouillon cube 2 tbsps vegetable … Continue reading
Lignje (Squid)
Hi all 🙂 my blog posts have been a little more scarce than usual lately. I’m a month away from graduating and although that’s very, very soon, it’s also wayyyyyy too long. Anyways, my next month will consist of finishing and defending my dissertation, followed by a couple finals and finally a few little papers. … Continue reading
Zagorski Štrukli
Strukli (sometimes called “Struklji”) are technically from the region of Zagorje just north of Zagreb. They’re little squares layered alternatively with dough and cheese. (Sometimes, if made sweet, you may find some grated apple in them as well). Although the most authentic way to make them is to boil them and top them with buttered breadcrumbs, … Continue reading
Čobanac (Slavonian Shepherd’s Stew)
Easter is over and if I didn’t know any better, I’d say we just celebrated Christmas. Yep, it’s true. Most of Croatia got snow over the weekend. But, seeing as the dish I’m posting today is a meaty hearty stew, I won’t complain about the cold weather because they complement each other perfectly 🙂 Čobanac is … Continue reading
Šunka u Tijestu (Ham in Bread)
Easter in Croatia isn’t Easter in Croatia without a few things. First, dyed eggs, or pisanice— naturally coloured and imprinted with stamps of nature. Secondly and just as crucial: ham. Roasted or smoked to juicy perfection and served alongside warm bread. Bread, also being a staple of Easter, is prepared all sorts of ways. Plain white bread is … Continue reading
Uskrsna Pletenica (Easter Braid)
T-1 week until Easter, which means a couple of things. First, it means that this whole upcoming week will be filled with buttery carbs in the form of all types of Easter bread. Second, it means that April is only a week away– which ultimately means only two months left of school. Naturally, the latter … Continue reading
Palačinke s Gljivama (Savoury Crepes with Mushrooms)
I know what you’re thinking– not another palačinka recipe. Indeed it is. And yes, I do realize that I’m making myself look like a crepe-junkie to the whole online world. But I have a good reason, I promise. Ready? Well, I’ve kind of been cheating on my beloved blog because I’ve been contracted to blog for … Continue reading
Kolač od Jabuka na Starinski Način (Old Fashioned Croatian Apple Cake)
Ever since I started this blog, I’ve been keeping a list of things to post. This cake was amongst the initial five and is the only one off the original list that remains. So, I knew when I got the massive shipment of apples (which I mentioned in my last post) I was out of … Continue reading
Apple Tart with Salted Caramel
The calendar may say it’s March, but according to my apartment it’s still only October. In fact all that’s missing to demonstrate the peak of autumn is some German beer and dried crunchy leaves on the ground. That is, because my roommate and I received a shipment of about a hundred apples from her dad earlier … Continue reading
Kale Soup & Kale Quinoa Wraps
If there’s anything I miss about Vancouver right about now, it’s my VitaMix blender. The ability to have the nutrients of a full vegetable-packed meal within a single glass– and in under a minute at that– is convenient, to say the least. And to go from the routine of throwing your green smoothie into a … Continue reading
Strawberry Napoleons
Valentine’s Day— my second favourite day of the year. Why? Because there’s simply nothing better I can think of than a day that emphasizes chocolate, sex, and big colourful hearts; all in the name of love! Oh, and Strawberry Napoleons, of course. (If you really want to know my stance on Valentine’s, click here.) The … Continue reading
Honey Lemon Pancakes with Pistachio Mascarpone and Blackberries
Tomorrow is International Pancake Day (not to be confused with “National Pancake Day” in the US which was last week). Otherwise referred to as Shrove Tuesday, Pancake Tuesday, Fat Tuesday (Mardi Gras), whichever term you like. While here in Croatia it’s customary to make doughnuts for this time of year, I decided to go the … Continue reading
Tuxedo Cupcakes
There exists a term in economics which you’ve probably already encountered– if not by name then definitely by experience. A “market bubble”, or, the phenomenon that is modern day yoga attire, refers to a time in which the demand for a product explodes to a massive level, without any prediction or logical reason. As a … Continue reading
Dubrovačka Rožata (Ragusan Flan)
February 3rd marks one of the most important days of the year for the city in which I live. Dan Svetog Vlaha, or, the Feast Day of Saint Blaise, is celebrated throughout the area to honour the patron saint of Dubrovnik. Many people don’t know that before Dubrovnik was Dubrovnik, it was a place called … Continue reading
Conchas (Pan Dulce)
One of the things I find most fascinating about people is their morning routine. In my opinion, the way a person chooses to start off his/her day says a lot about their character. I’m not quite sure if my theory stands in any accredited school of psychology, but it’s an observation that I made a … Continue reading
Tostadas de Camarón con Coctel (Shrimp Tostadas with Cocktail)
I’m sorry, but can somebody please tell me where January went? Is it really almost February? How is it almost February? There’s no way 5 weeks has already passed since I’ve been in Vancouver. Nope. Either way, I’m back to Croatia in a few days for my final semester. And I swear, it’s my last. … Continue reading
Chocolate Babka
Beloved readers, meet Babka, the grandmother of pastries– really! Apart from being named “babka” (meaning “grandmother” in many Eastern European languages), it’s also something that’s apparently been around for quite some time. Having its origin in Jewish cuisine, it’s become a staple pastry for Jewish holidays all throughout Eastern Europe. And, according to some basic … Continue reading
Coconut Pastry Braid with Pecans and Dark Chocolate
You know those fancy desserts at posh, upscale restaurants that make people gawk with amazement just by reading the descriptions? You know, the ones with prolonged names, elaborate adjectives, and at least one non-English word? “Rich chocolate soufflé with a warm, creamy centre drizzled with the sauce of fresh raspberries“; “Luscious crème brûlée, flavoured with … Continue reading
Awards, Giveaway, and all that Remains
Today in lieu of posting a recipe, I will be taking care of some housekeeping that’s a bit overdue. For starters, a couple different people have kindly nominated my blog for a couple different awards. I have finally figured out what an “award” means in the blogging world; and to my surprise, it doesn’t entail … Continue reading
Breaded and Baked Parmesan Mushrooms
I wasn’t going to blog this recipe. I happened to have a pound of cremini mushrooms lying around in my fridge and wanted to use them for a quick and easy dinner tonight. Thinking I was just going to saute them in some lemon juice, I quickly skimmed through Yummly to see if there were any … Continue reading
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