Asparagus with Roast Potatoes and Garlicky Bryndza Cheese Sauce

I love cooking with seasonal ingredients, especially when they are locally sourced and therefore at their freshest. This recipe is a good example of sustainable cooking: it features the iconic Slovak cheese, the asparagus grown in local farms, and bear garlic - a herb that is widely available in our woods and forests right now. … Continue reading Asparagus with Roast Potatoes and Garlicky Bryndza Cheese Sauce

Bytča Palace – food for the mind, body and soul

You'll probably agree that the best way to learn about a country is to explore it through all your senses. Whether it is sightseeing, visiting festivals and listening to local folklore, learning traditional crafts or tasting regional specialities, you're bound to get something new and exciting. The manor house in Bytča and an adjacent wedding … Continue reading Bytča Palace – food for the mind, body and soul