Croatian Food Tours

26/03/2025

Big News, Food Lovers and Travelers!

After much thought, I’ve decided to pause Croatian Food Tours.
Unfortunately, my business partner and I don’t share the same vision. While I’m all about offering authentic Croatian experiences—think local dishes and cultural gems—he’s focused on a more luxury-oriented approach. When someone can’t appreciate the charm of something as simple (and delicious) as the local pizza, you know the visions don’t align!

On top of that, my plate is full! Between our home renovations, citizenship applications, moving goods from the States, and helping take The Full Pike by LDC Events to the European production market, leading back-to-back 10-day tours isn’t something I can commit to right now.

But here’s the good news! I’m still here to help you plan your dream trip to Croatia. With strong partnerships across Istria and the Opatija Riviera (no Dalmatia, sorry!), I’m offering consultations at €100 per hour or itinerary planning from €500. I might even be available for private tours, just ask!

If you’re seeking authentic Croatian food, culture, and experiences, I’d love to help! If luxury tours are more your style, I suggest seeking other guidance.

Reach out to book a consultation—your perfect Croatian adventure awaits! 🍷 🍕 🌞

04/02/2025

Millet for breakfast! I wanted something different this morning, so I decided I’d try healthy, whole-grain millet!
1 cup milk, 2 cups water, 2 heaping tablespoons of powdered coconut milk and salt, bring to boil and add 1 cup millet.
Cook covered for 15 minutes.
Stir in k**b of butter, brown sugar, ground cardamom, ground ginger and golden raisins. I added just cooked small diced sweet potatoes and cooked another five minutes.
Served with a drizzle of cream, maple syrup and fresh pear!
Divine!! Gorgeous texture and flavor combination.

06/01/2025

This is what you make for lunch when you wake up to find that today is a holiday and you’re not going grocery shopping!

Gorgeous lavender and saffron bow-tie pasta from Italy in brown butter and fresh sage with grated parmigiano.

Of course, when you have gorgeous specialty pasta like this, you want to highlight its colors, not cover it up with a heavy, opaque sauce.

15/10/2024

At LDC Events Inc., we are passionate about connecting cultures and building bridges between nations. Recently, The Full Pike Felix Pike and Croatian Food Tours were delighted to attend the prestigious Business Beyond Borders event at the Croatian Chamber of Economy in Zagreb, a gathering hosted by the Croatian Chamber of Economy, Australian Embassy and the Australian Football Association Croatia.

Leaders from Podravka (Leading Food Company), the Australian-Croatian Chamber of Commerce NSW, and Alpha Aplikacije (Creative Digital Agency) shared their insights. Their discussions were aimed at fostering robust trade relations and strengthening business ties between Australia and Croatia.

Following the thought-provoking speeches, we indulged in a delightful array of refreshments, capturing the essence of Croatian hospitality. The event was a wonderful opportunity to network and exchange ideas with fellow guests who share our vision of a globally connected business community.

By integrating within the Croatian business landscape, we aim to create lasting partnerships and elevate trade collaborations.

To a future filled with opportunities and shared growth!

30/09/2024

It's that time of year again! FIGGY SEASON or "smokve!" I love eating them with Italian gorgonzola and prosciutto di parma on arugula. I dressed it with my very own white grape shrub, which was sweet and delicious! It tasted like a white balsamic and I paired it with Istrian EVOO, of course! What a heavenly combination!

*A shrub is a fruit syrup mixed with vinegar. Historically, shrubs were made as a way to preserve fruit to drink, mixed with soda or water. I made mine with green grapes picked from a friend's arbor.

28/08/2024

🚨 Big Announcement! 🚨
We’re offering a HUGE DISCOUNT for our last Croatian tour of the season!!! Join us from Sept. 29 to Oct. 8 for an unforgettable experience in Istria and the Opatija Riviera.

✨ Why You Don’t Want to Miss This Tour ✨

We need just 6 people to sign up for the deal of a lifetime, hosted by ME!

Here’s a taste of what awaits you:

🐶 Truffle hunting with professional guides and their trained dogs
🍄 Foraging for wild mushrooms
🏡 Gorgeous accommodations
🏛️ Discovering Austrian Belle Époque architecture
🍝 Making gnocchi in a creamy truffle sauce and tasting delicious truffles
🤗 Laughing and learning together
🐐 Visiting a goat farm and tasting fresh cheese
⭐ Five-star dining experiences
🌾 Farm-to-table dinners
🎉 Lively discussions about Croatian vs. Istrian culture
🍷 Wine tastings from family vineyards
🍽️ Authentic konoba dinners

Can you picture yourself sitting under a vine-covered pergola dripping with grapes, enjoying homemade bread dipped in olive oil from the family grove, and savoring a charcuterie plate of local cheeses and meats?

I CAN! Come join me for the fun! 🌞🍇
This is our last tour until Spring 2025! Don’t miss out—I need just SIX BOOKINGS to make this happen!!!

👉 Share with Friends and Plan Your 2024 Tour Now!

22/08/2024

I finally got back to the Mosquito Bar on the sea for sunset. This gem of a cocktail bar is east of Rijeka in Kostrena and specializes in fresh juices, smoothies and tropical libations.

I’m drinking a freshly squeezed apple/ginger/pineapple juice with an aged rum and it matches my top! Felix is enjoying a double gin and tonic garnished with baby rosebuds, peppercorns and lime. Both drinks: €15,40.

21/08/2024

Wine tasting in a castle? Wine not? Join us for our fall tour of Istria and the Opatija Riviera in Croatia! Gone be FUN! Contact AC Journeys for deets!

16/08/2024

Yesterday we took a “forest bath” and spent time in the ancient forests of Mount Učka behind the Opatija riviera, on the eastern side of the Istrian peninsula. AC Journeys

15/08/2024

We hiked up in Mount Učka today as it’s meant to be 95F! It was shady, breezy, beautiful!

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