The views from Sveti Jakov Beach. The beach itself is stunning, in a quiet area down a staircase from Sveti Jakov Church, but part of the beauty of this beach is the walk getting there. Dubrovnik's coastline is steep and carves in and out of the clear greens and blues of the Adriatic. Every which way are narrow stairways leading to colorful doors and stone villas, huge, overgrown fig trees, cypress and pine trees, bougainvillea, wild sage... and then there's the sea breeze that smells of ... continue reading...
Sunrise in Dubrovnik
We didn't get into Dubrovnik until around midnight, but even in the dark it took our breath away. The kids were wide awake four hours later, so we all watched the sunrise, listened as the bells rang from the Franciscan Church, made breakfast and a whole lot of coffee. I have so many photos to share, but seeing it at sunrise as a family was something special... even if my husband watched grumpily out of the corner of one eye from the couch with a pillow over his head. Haha. (We rented this ... continue reading...
Tiramisu and Stone Fruit Pot de Creme
We are leaving for Dubrovnik today!! But not before sharing these delicious individual tiramisu and stone fruit pot de creme. I had the wonderful opportunity to cook with a Croatian chef the other week and one of the things we made was tiramisu. I was having so much fun I never did write down his recipe, but I came home inspired to make my own. He did something that I remember learning in Italy for the best tiramisu -- quickly dip the lady finger cookies in strong coffee instead of ... continue reading...
Motovun, Croatia
Dobar dan from the beautiful hilltop town of Motovun! I am in love with this part of Istria, the region of Croatia that borders Italy. Croatians here are friendly, warm and deeply connected to the land. I think that's part of what makes the atmosphere so lovely and down to earth. Time seems to move a bit slower here. There's always time for coffee, a meal with local truffles and so much good wine. The front view from our apartment rental. That's a wine shop and tasting room conveniently ... continue reading...
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