Food in Slovenia – Wandering Helene

Food Delivery Services For Ljubljana

Wandering Helene — Thu, 22 Oct 2020 14:24:52 +0000

This is an ongoing project to help everyone access fresh and healthy food, especially during these tumultuous times. Below you will find all types of food delivery for the Ljubljana region. It will include delivery via grocery stores, farms, takeaway, fresh meat and fish, wine, and also resources to help during the hard times. Companies …

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Open Wine Cellar Days in Goriška Brda

Wandering Helene — Thu, 02 Jul 2020 14:34:04 +0000

Open Wine Cellar Days, or Dnevi odprtih kleti in Slovene, took place across Goriška Brda over the weekend of June 20th and 21st. There were 30 different vineyards participating in the event. Familiar names such as Klet Brda, Marjan Simčič, Vinarstvo Mužič, or Vina Pulec opened up their wine cellars to visitors. The event centered …

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A Food and Heritage Walk in Idrija

Wandering Helene — Wed, 10 Jun 2020 08:22:39 +0000

By June, Slovenia is lush and shades of green. It begins to feel warm even in the shade, like true summer. From Ljubljana, it is just a short one hour drive to Idrija. Perfect for a day trip. I had traveled to Idrija once before, for the famous žlikrofi festival, but it was terrible weather so …

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For the Love of Food and Connection: Eating at Raw Pasta Fresca Bar

Wandering Helene — Fri, 06 Dec 2019 09:21:56 +0000

One afternoon I was wandering Ljubljana seeking lunch. I was starting to give up and go back to somewhere I had already been even though I was itching for something new. As I am walking up Trubarjeva I notice a new place. “Raw Pasta Fresca Bar” was the sign out front and I can never …

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Exploring Kras: Kraški Pršut at Pršutarna Ščuka

Wandering Helene — Fri, 26 Jul 2019 11:30:41 +0000

Suddenly, Jaka and I found ourselves driving through tiny Slovenian Karst towns built of stone. I was nervous that my car would fit between the stone houses that squeezed the road tight. As we drove deeper, ( the streets became narrower and narrower. We started to question if cars were even allowed. After navigating the …

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7 Delicious Lunch Spots in Ljubljana

Wandering Helene — Fri, 10 May 2019 13:12:56 +0000

If you are seeking inspiration for your next lunch in Ljubljana then look no further! I am sharing my secrets about my favorite places to enjoy a mid-day meal. All of the restaurants below also offer delivery through Wolt. Use the code 7Q43F for a €5.00 discount off of your first order. The lunch options …

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Wine Tasting in Ljubljana with Dobrote Dolenjske

Wandering Helene — Fri, 29 Mar 2019 14:00:12 +0000

Disclaimer that this degustation was gifted to me by Dobrote Dolenjske. All opinions, as always, are my own. Here at Wandering Helene, I want to connect travelers with local products so that you can have the best authentic experiences possible and get the best value for your money. Lots of people have been messaging me …

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Food Tour Around Ljubljana with Ljubljanayum

Wandering Helene — Fri, 22 Mar 2019 16:25:29 +0000

If you are traveling to Ljubljana and want learn a bit about the city and try some of the local foods then booking a food tour with Ljubljanayum (or Ljubljananjam) is a great way to immerse yourself in the local culture. They offer three different tours (food, craft beer, and wine) around Ljubljana. I went …

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An Introduction to Slovenian Food

Wandering Helene — Fri, 08 Mar 2019 18:41:44 +0000

Slovenian food (slovenska kuhinja) is very diverse due to its small size, but varied landscape and history. Thanks to its neighbors, common dishes found in a Slovene home can range from strudel (Austria), goulash (Hungary), burek (Balkans), and pasta (Italy). But let’s not forget that Slovenia has its own cuisine, which is quite delicious, and …

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