{"id":2456,"date":"2019-03-08T19:41:44","date_gmt":"2019-03-08T18:41:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/?p=2456"},"modified":"2021-05-27T15:36:55","modified_gmt":"2021-05-27T13:36:55","slug":"an-introduction-to-slovenian-cuisine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/an-introduction-to-slovenian-cuisine\/","title":{"rendered":"An Introduction to Slovenian Food"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Slovenian food (slovenska kuhinja<\/em>) 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\u2019s not forget that Slovenia has its own cuisine, which is quite delicious, and is establishing its place in the international food scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The most famous of these recognitions is from Ana Ro\u0161 from Hi\u0161a Franko, rated the 48th best restaurant in the world<\/a> and awarded 2 Michelin Stars in 2020<\/a>. In 2017, she was named world\u2019s best female chef<\/a> and has been featured on Netflix\u2019s Chef\u2019s Table<\/a>. What I find so compelling about this, other than bragging rights, is that she works primarly with local recipes and ingredients. She is literally putting Slovenian food on the map for the world to see.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

International Institute of Gastronomy, Culture, Arts, and Tourism recently awarded Slovenia as a European Region of Gastronomy for 2021<\/a>. Even BBC Good Food ranked Ljubljana as #3 in their list of Top 10 Destinations for Foodies 2019<\/a>. Yes, you can book your flights now!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are 23 gastronomic regions – for a country that is smaller than the state of New Jersey this is so impressive – and good news for me and you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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