Nenahraditeľné: Five Irreplaceable Slovakian Staples
Foundational products from home that simply cannot be substituted when cooking authentic Slovakian food abroad.
Read Entry →WASHINGTON, D.C. • KITCHEN NOTES & STORIES
Slovak cooking in D.C.
My collection of traditional and nostalgic Slovak recipes, alongside other personal favorites, embassy kitchen notes, and bits of life across the USA.
Resident Chef • Embassy of Slovakia
JOURNAL & FIELD NOTES
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Settling into DC — First Six Months
From early trips to the US and a Dublin collaboration to taking over the kitchen at the Slovak Embassy and finding balance in Washington, D.C.
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Domáce Čevapčiči s Maslovými Zemiakmi
Pan-seared spiced beef and pork rolls served in the classic Slovak cafeteria style with parsley-buttered boiled potatoes, hand-pressed seasoned onion salad, traditional yellow mustard, and ajvar.
View Recipe →Živánska v Alobale
Rustic Slovak campfire parcels packed with marinated pork neck, smoked bacon, sausages, potatoes, onions, and garlic, braised in foil on the stovetop with chilled homemade tartar sauce.
View Recipe →Nočná Focaccia (No-Knead)
High-hydration, no-knead overnight focaccia with cold fermentation, dimpled with rosemary, flaky sea salt, and extra virgin olive oil.
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