Entry 1: Our First Time in Croatia
Our First Time in Croatia One of the things we were most looking forward to when planning our move to Europe, was switching more easily to a Mediterranean diet. We tried to eat healthy foods in the US but most of the basic foods (e.g. milk, bread, meats) were enriched with artificial additives. Living in Colorado also did not provide us with access to inexpensive seafood, which we love. ZAGREB One of our first stops in Zagreb was the local open market in the city center on the border of Upper and Lower Towns. It is similar to the seasonal farmer’s markets in the US where locals can buy produce, fruits, nuts, dried fruits, honey, rakija (the Croatian brandy flavored with fruits or herbs), fresh flowers, and cheese. It was not a very big market but it was good to see what locals can purchase in the spring. One thing we look for when traveling is local street food on carts or temporary stalls like those in NYC, Mexico City, or anywhere in Southeast Asia. We were disappointed not to find t...