a little place to call my own (art and fashion blog)

Today's post is a continuation of the last one ( you can read that one  here ). The location is only slightly different. We’re still on the banks of river Buna, we have only changed the restaurant. The scenery is equally beautiful, that's for sure. Where are we now? Close by, in fact, only about five minutes  drive away. Now, we are in restaurant Kolo. Why are we here? Well, among other things, to try the best fig cake ever. Smokvara is the name of this traditional Herzegovian cake and this restaurant has the best I tried. Do you like figs? If you do, consider ordering using it in cooking, baking and preparing deserts. If you come across it (smokvara), do try this cake. It is really something. Traditionally it is prepared with home made fig jam. Herzegovina, as well as Dalmatia, is known for figs so finding home made products with figs is quite easy. In Dalmatia, we often use dry figs in our cakes. When I find the time, I might a bit about that. Figs are full of vitamins and ...

You know those days when all the troubles seem so far way and happiness seems to be resting on your fingertips? As I’m sitting there, I know it is one of those days. The river Buna flows calmly by, the sun is shining and this Summer day feels absolutely perfect. Caught in the river magic, I watch time stand still for a second. There is magic in this place, of that I'm sure. Nevertheless, it is not only about that. True, I always enjoy being here, but today there is an addition reason to be joyous. Today is a day of celebration. As much as I believe that we should celebrate love every day, I still like anniversaries. The calmness of that special day. It reminds me of holidays and Christmas. There is something about having a date set up for happiness. Something calming and at the same time also festive. Akin to the feeling of relaxation that the weekend brings. Speaking of the weekend, this is a pretty good place to spend one.  Looking for a weekend getaway? If you’re anywhere nea...