Traditional Swedish Meatballs
18 May, 2013

Traditional Swedish Meatballs

This weekend Balcon 3 team decided to present a traditional Swedish recipe because Sweden is hosting this year’s Eurovision Song Contest. We did some research on the Internet and discovered that Swedes love meatballs! There... READ THIS ARTICLE →
Spring picnic menu
19 Apr, 2013

Spring picnic menu

Warm days of spring days announce that the season of picnics may begin. A wonderful opportunity to surprise your family with a nice afternoon picnic in the park or in the nearby mountains. Balkon3 has... READ THIS ARTICLE →
Spring lamb stew
06 Apr, 2013

Spring lamb stew

Spring changes people’s eating habits. Winter preserved food is slowly replaced with specialties that include fresh vegetables. Balkon 3 recommends preparing lamb stew with vegetables. Hot stew is a great breakfast choice that will warm... READ THIS ARTICLE →
Balkon3 breakfast recipe: Gibanica
23 Mar, 2013

Balkon3 breakfast recipe: Gibanica

Gibanica is considered a breakfast meal but a foodie would have it at any time of day. It is usually served with soured milk, or sometimes with fresh vegetables such as tomatoes and cucumbers. During... READ THIS ARTICLE →
Turkish Breakfast – “Kahvaltı”
28 Feb, 2013

Turkish Breakfast – “Kahvaltı”

According to nutritionists breakfast is the most important meal of the day and Turkey has restaurants specialized in serving breakfast so as to encourage people not to skip it.  Visiting  these restaurants with the whole... READ THIS ARTICLE →
BOZA AND SALEP: BEST DRINKS FOR COLD WINTER NIGHTS
01 Feb, 2013

BOZA AND SALEP: BEST DRINKS FOR COLD WINTER NIGHTS

Boza and salep are traditional drinks with specific, familiar flavors. They do not require expensive advertisements and advertising agencies. Their customers are regular, and can’t wait for wintertime to come, especially in the Balkan countries.... READ THIS ARTICLE →
Poppy Seed Baklava
28 Dec, 2012

Poppy Seed Baklava

Ingredients: ½ kg phyllo dough 3 eggs 500 gr sugar 150-200 gr poppy seeds 1 packet baking powder 1 packet vanilla sugar 1 cup (250 мл) vegetable oil 1 cup (250 мл) sour milk Ingredients... READ THIS ARTICLE →
Wintertime holiday season a la Greek
23 Dec, 2012

Wintertime holiday season a la Greek

To some it is the need to escape for a while from the gloominess of winter and the increasing difficulties of everyday life. Others see it as a spiritual uplifting occasion and a return to... READ THIS ARTICLE →
AYVAR – UNITES THE FAMILY, TEMPTS THE NEIGHBOURS
22 Oct, 2012

AYVAR – UNITES THE FAMILY, TEMPTS THE NEIGHBOURS

“When autumn comes knocking on the door, and September salary is in store, go to the market with a lickerish eye, to find sacks of red peppers for you to fry, keep the fire burning... READ THIS ARTICLE →
Apple Cream Pie
07 Oct, 2012

Apple Cream Pie

Autumn has arrived and the smell of apples is everywhere. Balkan3 recommends this recipe as a perfect dessert for this time of the year. A few days ago we had the opportunity to enjoy in... READ THIS ARTICLE →
Tufahija – a treat for the palate!
07 Sep, 2012

Tufahija – a treat for the palate!

Tufahija is a favourite dessert in Bosnian cuisine. It gratifies the palate and melts your heart, so it’s a must-try dessert for all you foodies out there! Balkon3 presents an excellent recipe that will help... READ THIS ARTICLE →
Baklava – irresistible taste of tradition
17 Aug, 2012

Baklava – irresistible taste of tradition

Every single one of us has tried baklva and fallen in love with its irresistible taste. One cannot resist the savory smell of nuts, pistachios, syrup and crispy phyllo dough, so baklava still maintains its... READ THIS ARTICLE →