Tag: Zagreb

Silent Sunday

From the archives

Zagreb
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Paczki Season

Filled doughnuts called Paczki and a great cup of coffee in a the Strip District Pittsburgh.

I’ve posted PĄCZKI is pronounced Poonch-Key (or Punch-Key)

and Pączki Sales are Hot for Fat Tuesdayhere.

Paczki from the Polish Deli in the strip District
Sign in front of S & D Polish Deli
In Konzum Market Zagreb Croatia
Essentially Marmalade Filled Doughnuts
Giant Eagle in Freeport Road

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Like a Jigsaw Puzzle

Photographed a couple of weeks ago in Zagreb. The Cathedral is closed to visitors.

All the stones are numbered. The spires are under construction due to an earthquake that collapsed one of the spires. Here’s an article about the damage and restoration. “On March 22, 2020 the capital awoke to scenes of chaos, with rubble littering the streets and frightened residents having to be evacuated from their homes. The 5.3-magnitude earthquake, the worst in 140 years, struck just north of Zagreb. One person died and dozens more were injured”

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Frozen Wind Cake Vincek Bakery

Frozen Wind Cake from Vincek Bakery in Zagreb. Almost every visit I’ve indulged in this treat. The box with six pieces was shared with the family, not just myself.

A Croatian speciality Icy Wind Cake

My photo in 2017 trip to Zagreb
Vincek Cakes

My 2015 visit photo Frozen Wind/Icy Wind on the left (and a recipe for icy wind cake I found for it online)

Vincek Bakery in City Center January 2024

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My Sister Prepares Breakfast in Zagreb

A little Trappist cheese in the eggs made the breakfast incredibly satisfying. If you’ve been following the blog for a time you’ve seen Mary’s kitchen in NYC

Holiday dining at the finest level.

Breakfast in our Airbnb
Cherry or Apricot Jam?
Baked apples
I chose apricot
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Wordless Wednesday

Ban Josip Jelacic Square Zagreb Croatia

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Birds in the Tree and a Barrel

One of these birds is not like the others…

Birds roosting and squawking always reminds me of the 1963 Hitchcock movie The Birds
It looked real at first
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Makovnjaca /Poppy Seeds

Poppy seed cake/sweet bread. This delicious one photographed now is from Bread Club in Zagreb.

Here’s a Croatian recipe (in English) for Makovnjaca.

In 2011 I posted about Povitica. A loaf that reveals a swirl of poppy seed filling or walnuts when sliced and is found in many different countries. I can’t distinguish the two names except the one we ate with tea was moist and flavorful.

Do you like poppy seeds?

Bursting with poppy seed filling

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Dog on a Bike in Zagreb

A mima classic electrical bike says the logo. Waiting outside the shopping center.

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O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree

O Christmas Tree, O Christmas tree,
How lovely are your branches!
O Christmas Tree, O Christmas tree,
How lovely are your branches!
Not only green in summer’s heat,
But also winter’s snow and sleet.
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree,
How lovely are your branches!

O Christmas Tree, O Christmas tree,
Of all the trees most lovely;
O Christmas Tree, O Christmas tree,
Of all the trees most lovely.
Each year you bring to us delight
With brightly shining Christmas light!
O Christmas Tree, O Christmas tree,
Of all the trees most lovely.

O Christmas Tree, O Christmas tree,
We learn from all your beauty;
O Christmas Tree, O Christmas tree,
We learn from all your beauty.
Your bright green leaves with festive cheer,
Give hope and strength throughout the year.
O Christmas Tree, O Christmas tree,
We learn from all your beauty.

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