January 2019 - Page 2 of 2

A recipe for Russian Salad

January 15, 2019January 15, 2019 The Balkanista

Whilst this is most definitely not an Albanian recipe, it often finds itself on the tables of many Albanians and is a delicious accompaniment to many local cuisines. It is also my partners absolute favourite so for that reason, here is a recipe for Russian Salad! Ingredients 1 Cup Peas (shelled) 125 Gram Carrots (diced), […]

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What’s on Tirana 14th-20th January

January 15, 2019January 15, 2019 The Balkanista

This post was originally written for Exit.al Skena Jazz Quartet @Destil Hostel on January 18th Would you like to start this New Year with some amazing jazz music? Skena Jazz Quarter are, for one night only at Destil Hostel. Elona Islamaj, Sokol Sejdo, Endri Hekurani and Ergys Haili will together bring the fascinating sounds of […]

Why pink will not be the core colour of my daughters wardrobe

January 12, 2019January 12, 2019 The Balkanista

I love pink, pink is a great colour and it is a colour that I choose to wear from time to time because I like it and with a nice summer tan, I think it suits me. Pink, however, is not a colour I am going to choose to dress my daughter in. As I […]

How to make Hajvar

January 9, 2019January 9, 2019 The Balkanista

After a recent visit to Macedonia to visit some of my partner’s family, I discovered a new and wonderful edible treat. Hajvar is a relish made from red peppers and it is found on any self-respecting Albanians breakfast, lunch, or dinner table. Typically made before to the winter, it is preserved in jars to eat […]

How to make Tave Kosi

January 8, 2019January 8, 2019 The Balkanista

Tave Kosi and its variations is considered as one of the national dishes of Albania. In its most common form, it consists of lamb baked with yoghurt, and sometimes rice. Similar in some ways to a moussaka, this is the perfect dish to make during the winter months. Ingredients 70g/2½oz butter 1 tbsp olive oil 1.2kg/2lb 12oz […]

What’s on Tirana 7th-13th January

January 6, 2019January 7, 2019 The Balkanista

It may be January but that doesn’t mean there is nothing to do in Tirana- here is a selection of a few events that might interest you. SUSHI All You Can Eat – January 7th Enjoy a healthy start to the year with all-you-can-eat sushi at Salt, Blloku. The event is here. Screening | Basir Mahmood […]

Dealing with getting fat when you are pregnant

January 4, 2019January 4, 2019 The Balkanista

I am 6ft 2 and over my adult life, I have yo-yoed between a size 8 and a size 18 (UK size). Some of this has been due to healthy eating and exercise spurts, some has been due to unhealthy obsessions with getting slim, or traumatic experiences that have resulted in drastic weight loss over […]

Some of my favourite artisans

January 3, 2019January 3, 2019 The Balkanista

The Christmas market held on the 8thof December was a roaring success but I know that many of you were not able to attend. Lots of people have asked me to put together a list of all the artisans that were in attendance so they would have an opportunity to shop the amazing selection of […]

Month: January 2019

A recipe for Russian Salad

Quality picks

What’s on Tirana 14th-20th January

Why pink will not be the core colour of my daughters wardrobe

How to make Hajvar

How to make Tave Kosi

What’s on Tirana 7th-13th January

Dealing with getting fat when you are pregnant

Some of my favourite artisans

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