Slovenian Roots Quest

Tangled roots and family secrets. A famous immigrant writer who died under mysterious circumstances. Accordions, polkas and potica. And now a new twist: My Year of Cooking Ethnically.

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Wednesday, August 14, 2019

Šarkelj (Slovenian Gugelhupf) for the Fourth of July!

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A Fourth of July celebration might seem like an unlikely occasion to introduce a new Slovenian dish. But our annual neighborhood gatherin...

Friday, August 14, 2015

Caraway Meatballs: A Healthy Update

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I first made these simple but flavorful meatballs in June of 2012, during my inaugural year of weekly Slovenian dinners. The foundation ...

Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Slovenian Dinner Week 31: Polenta with Crimini Mushrooms and Smokin' Paprika Chicken Breasts

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Menu Polenta with Crimini Mushrooms Smoked Paprika Chicken Breasts Dandelion Salad with Marinated Mushrooms Slovenians are mushro...

Saturday, August 4, 2012

Slovenian Dinner Week 23: Caraway Meatballs, A Simple Dinner for a Sad Day

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Menu Caraway Meatballs Polenta Coleslaw The foundation for this dinner was a recipe called "Spaghetti and Meatballs" in W...

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Blair K.: California, United States; Full name: Blair Kilpatrick. Psychologist, folk musician and writer. Recipient of the inaugural SUA Slovenian Literary Award (2019) for the opening chapter of "Potica Tales," the working title of my work in progress, a food-and-roots memoir about rediscovering my Slovenian heritage. Previous book: Cajun-Creole music memoir "Accordion Dreams" (U. Press of Mississippi, 2009.)

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