On my last visit to the Tekov region in the south of Slovakia, I went to see my late grandparents' house. It is now the home of my widowed aunt, and my cousins live close by with their families, so it was a good opportunity to meet them all after a long time. It was … Continue reading What kitchens of our grandmas looked like
It was a balmy Sunday evening at the end of April when I first arrived at Sedliacky dvor Camping & Guesthouse. I had found this little paradise in the heart of Slovakia by chance, or more accurately, it had found me. Monique and Dion, the Dutch couple behind this innovative project, contacted me after they'd bought A … Continue reading A day in paradise
A few weeks ago we had a university reunion at a chalet in the beautiful Vrátna valley in the north of Slovakia. We had a great time talking, walking, drinking - and eating. Most of my university friends are enthusiastic about food, so we also cooked together and shared what some of us had prepared … Continue reading From a rural kitchen
