I love my Dalmatian Herbs & Cooking Experience; we have loads of fun, get a little messy, and everyone goes home with a full belly and an eco-friendly gift from my shop! We limit our public capacity to 8 people; private classes for larger groups can be arranged. Upon arrival, savour a true Croatian welcome shot of Mikki's homemade Traverica rakija, setting the tone for an unforgettable experience. Stroll through the garden, where friendly chickens roam freely and collect the

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We love foraging for our herbs; they are plentiful and totally organic. We know the best times and the best places, and I keep the actual locations a secret. The weather has to be right; the winds need to have been blowing but not on the days we pick, so many little things need to be in alignment for the best flavours. You can read more about our winds HERE Sometimes we need to move around like goats up and over rocks and climb cliffs all in the effort to find the most robus

Blending the Adriatic flavours of Croatia Croatian culture centres on food. Mouth-watering dishes... sitting around the table with friends and family... sharing meals with love and laughter... this is what Croatia is about. As many guests and travellers have complained of the difficulty of finding authentic souvenirs, I decided to start growing my own herbs, fruits and plants to make seasonings that would remind visitors of the great memories they have made in Croatia. I hav

Having garden-fresh produce is such a pleasure, but it does require a lot of time and effort. April in Croatian is Travanj: translates to grass, which grows after lots of rain!!! We had to postpone our planting this year as we had an unseasonal cold snap in the valley which saw us having snowfall in April. We decided we needed the assistance of a small bobcat to turn over our soil this year, then it was all hands on deck to pick out larger roots from old crops and any rocks.