In this post I learn to cook traditional food from various parts of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
I had been contacted by Ana Lakić from the Tourist Organisation of the Republika Srpska, about attending a class for cooking traditional, regional food.
To be honest I was so so nervous before arriving at the course location. In fact at one point I felt like turning around and going back home. I know its silly, but my sometimes eccentric bravado actually disguises my insecurities.
My curiosity got the better of me and so I accepted.
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Together with other “internationals” (read expats or immigrants), from Russia, Mexico, Venezuela, China and Syria plus local participants, I spent 6 glorious hours having tremendous fun, and learning tons about the regional culture.
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You’re never too old to learn. Right?
I think, in fact I know, that I was the oldest “student” on the course.
The whole team at “Kuhinjica - Škola kuvanja” made all my worries disappear.
Tamara was with me throughout as I got to make:
Prijesnac (from Herzegovina).
Uštipci.
Helped to prepare Riblja Čorba.
Krajiška Pole.
Banjalučka Šnicla
and
Šape (paws).
And Yes! What a day!
Something You might want to try when visiting Banja Luka
Kuhinjica - Škola kuvanja run gastronomy courses, both for domestic and international cuisine throughout the year. Check out their link.
Tamara did exactly that. She wanted to learn about Lebanese cuisine. Heres a “taste” from her experience with Kuhinjice ⬇️.
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Learning to Cook Traditional Food - Kurs tradicionalne kuhinje.