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    As a Slovene, foraging is written in my DNA. We pick everything that’s edible. Mushrooms, chestnuts, asparagus, forest fruits, elderflower, wild garlic… you name it! Right now the whole nation is on high alert for dandelion greens, which we gather from countryside meadows from March to April (before the plant blooms) and then use to prepare dandelion salad – a massive hit in springtime! It’s so popular here I could easily say it’s one of our national dishes. If you’ve

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    I’m a sucker for unique experiences, so it was only a matter of time before I headed over to Kranjska Gora for a special meal at Jasna Chalet Resort’s instagrammable Alpine Bubbles. My sister and her boyfriend visiting from the Netherlands was just the right excuse I needed to drag my whole family along! Lake Jasna has one of the best mountain views in the country, and being able to have lunch “outside” even during the winter, taking it all in,

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    My family doesn't have a lot of Christmas traditions, but there are a few things I can't imagine the holidays without: a Christmas tree (duh), my grandma's potica, the cheesiest Christmas movies and these insanely delicious Christmas cookies. The best you'll ever try — I swear! Even though I always say this is our family recipe, we can' really take credit for it. My mom brought it over from England, where she spent a few months working as an au pair

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    My parents dropped off a whole crate of apples at my flat last month, obviously forgetting I live on my own and my fridge isn’t THAT big, so the only thing left for me to do was to turn my kitchen into a temporary apple pie bakery. This Dutch apple pie recipe is my absolute fave — crunchy in the bottom, gooey on the inside and crumbly on top. I got my whole family obsessed with it (cinnamon bun story

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    Clear your kitchen counter and grab your baking tray! These sweet glazed carrots with pecans and feta cheese are the ultimate fall side dish you’ll want to start making even before you finish this sentence. Cinnamon and brown sugar are not the usual ingredients we would mix with carrots over here in Slovenia, but boy, are we missing out! You’ll see. Just save the recipe and give it a try! INGREDIENTS CARROT GLAZE: 1 kg carrots1/2 cup brown sugar (200 g)1/2 teaspoon cinnamon1

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    Kombucha has been around for thousands of years, so I’m not sure how it’s taken me so long to catch on, but this fermented tea beverage, rich in antioxidants and probiotics, now finally has a permanent spot in my fridge. It’s a wonderful alternative to fizzy, sugary drinks and also pairs great with booze! With 30-degree weather ahead, it’s just the right time time to give some refreshing kombucha cocktails a try. Keep scrolling - four easy kombucha cocktail recipes

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    Raise your hand if the quarantine turned you into a bread-making, dessert-baking master chef wannabe too! I might as well make this travel blog of mine a temporary food blog at this point. I’ve never spent so much time in the kitchen before or ate as much sugar! Not proud of that second part, but what else is going to get us through these insane times, right?! If you’re looking for a dose of happiness, these seriously delicious brownies are

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    By popular demand, I’m back with another recipe post today! Fear not, The Puzzle of Sandra’s Life isn’t turning into a food blog anytime soon, but not sharing the recipe for THE YUMMIEST Cinnabon inspired cinnamon rolls I’ve made last week would be the world’s biggest crime. Just don’t blame me for the extra pounds! I’ve warned you. Funny thing - I’d never actually made cinnamon rolls before, but my first attempt turned out so well I’m starting to believe

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    I don’t know about you, but autumn to me tastes like mushrooms, apple strudel and as of late - pumpkin soup. Growing up, I don’t remember it ever being on my plate, but starting this year, I’m making it a part of our family tradition! I’m already dreading the day pumpkins go out of season, making me wait a whole year to taste this delicious goodness again, but whilst the markets are still overflowing, below is the yummiest pumpkin soup

  • Denmark

    Despite being the home of noma, one of the best restaurants in the world, I never though of Copenhagen as a foodie destination per se. One goes to Tokio for phenomenal sushi, Italy for the yummiest carbs… but what does Copenhagen have to offer? High quality ingredients, heart-eyes-emoji presentation (instagrammers, you’re in for a treat), and incredible flavours, it turns out. What Disneyland is to kids, Copenhagen is to adults who love their food. Once you get on board with

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    My love for Asian food goes way back, but moving to London and having Chinatown with authentic Asian cuisine right on my doorstep has made my heart grow even fonder. Dumplings, sticky rice, buns

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      Right before my trip to Stockholm, I was invited to come along for the Branston BBQ workshop at the London Barbecue school. Branston is a brand I was introduced to ages ago, even before moving to England, where it's a household name. They're famous for their jarred pickled chutney called Pickle, and that's the exact product my mom became obsessed with while living in the UK herself. It was always the first thing on her to-buy list when visiting London,

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    The Zala Villa Bali was my home for two weeks back in August 2014, when I was visiting Bali with my family and friends. It was the first luxury accomodation I stayed at, and what can I say, it set the bar very high. Located away from the hustle and bustle of Kuta, Legian and Seminyak, in the middle of rice fields in Canggu, it's the perfect place to relax without being too secluded. Echo beach - my favourite - is

  • United Kingdom

    When you finish a meal and want to keep eating the same thing for the rest of the week, you know you've had a good one! That's what happened to me at Zeytin, a traditional Turkish restaurant in Greenwich. I'm glad I was introduced to this place by my housemate's friends, as I probably never would have visited it on my own

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    I've been writing about food so much lately The Puzzle of Sandra's Life is unintentionally starting to resemble a food blog, haha. Today I don't have a recipe or a restaurant review per se for you guys, but I do have one amazing tip that you'll be glad I told you about when you visit Bali. It's called The Cafe. You can find it inside The Mulia, a luxury five-star resort in Nusa Dua. Essentially, it's a buffet restaurant, but a

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    I didn't expect so many of you to love my recent restaurant food review post, but I'm glad you want to see more of, because I'm quite happy to keep the momentum going. Today I'll be talking about Barraka, a fairly new mediterranean street food joint on Artillery Lane, just a short walk away from the Liverpool Street Station. Open only on weekdays, they cater mainly to people who work in the area, but they keep their doors open until 9 pm,

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    Last weekend my housemates and I treated ourselves to a Sunday lunch at Gordon Ramsay's Bread Street Kitchen. Located right behind St. Paul's, inside the One New Change shopping centre, the restaurant has an industrial yet stylish feel and offers a variety of dishes, from your standard breakfasts to steaks. We booked our table in advance, but the place looked pretty massive and it wasn't super busy either, so I don't think it's necessary to do so. We all opted for

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    Eating raw brocooli hadn't crossed my mind before trying out this broccoli salad. I just didn't think it would taste nice, and while I still wouldn't pick it up and eat it like an apple, I can assure you it's pretty damn incredible when you chop it up and combine it with some other ingredients. I've been raving about this salad for weeks now and it would be a crime not to share the recipe with you guys as well,