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Originally from Italy, risotto is present in many countries’ cuisines. It is a savoury creamy rice dish cooked with broth and often enriched with vegetables, mushrooms, meat, chicken and even sea food. Let’s face it, there are dozens of recipes. But here is one special recipe. The recipe of Dalmatian style risotto with veal which is absolutely adored by Southern (well, and other) Croats.

If you are in search of a quiet retreat hidden among Dalmatian olive gardens and vineyards, do check this amazing vacation home – Villa Seven Hearts in Kaštel Stari, Croatia. The Villa offers a unique combination of privacy, comfort, sport and proximity to town life. The gems of the premises are a heated swimming pool with Jacuzzi and a basketball court. All just for you!

Konoba is a traditional old-style Dalmatian restaurant. The word "konoba" actually means a "cellar", and that's approximately what the interior of any konoba looks like: rough, rustic, cozy and home-like. So is the atmosphere. Which is quite romantic..and appetite awakening, we'd say :).

The town of Kaštela stretches along the coast of Kaštela bay between Split and Trogir for over 17 km and is currently a place of residence for over 40 000 people. The town rose as a union of 7 ancient and medieval settlements (Kaštel Štafilić, Kaštel Novi, Kaštel Stari, Kaštel Lukšić, Kaštel Kambelovac, Kaštel Gomilica and Kaštel Sućurac), each with its own castle that once defended the coastline.

“Blitva” here and “blitva” there – you will see it simply everywhere in stores, restaurant menus and home cooking in Southern Croatia. What’s that and why is this green plant so extremely popular at the Adriatic?