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BlitvaBlitva

Blitva

Blitva is a delicious Croatian side dish. I put my own spin on it. My discovery of Blitva Photo: Brent…

4 years ago
My first taste of RakijaMy first taste of Rakija

My first taste of Rakija

Rakija is the most popular distilled spirit in The Balkans. But, on my first visit to Croatia, I'd never heard…

4 years ago
How a church I never visited became a part of my bookHow a church I never visited became a part of my book

How a church I never visited became a part of my book

When we visited Croatia in 2011, the last thing on my mind was sculpting a novel from the experience. But,…

5 years ago
Searching for that elusive truffleSearching for that elusive truffle

Searching for that elusive truffle

An excerpt from my novel "Truffle Hunt," My novel Truffle Huntavailable for download Why so many people trudge into the…

5 years ago
Dancing to the latest soundsDancing to the latest sounds

Dancing to the latest sounds

Photo: Brent Petersen This kid was obviously enjoying the music at the Buzet Truffle Festival in Buzet, Croatia. About the…

5 years ago
Persimmons in Rovinj, CroatiaPersimmons in Rovinj, Croatia

Persimmons in Rovinj, Croatia

Photo: Brent Petersen Croatia may not be wealthy in conventional terms, but it is rich in culture and its soil…

5 years ago
The Food CriticThe Food Critic

The Food Critic

After our first trip to Croatia, I was inspired to write my first novel “Truffle Hunt†(Eckhartz Press, 2015). One…

5 years ago