Julian's Istrian weekend
I have been visiting the beautiful Istria in Croatia for over 10 years. Istria is a heart-shaped peninsula in the north west of Croatia, in Europe. This beautiful countryside has so much to offer from truffle hunting, vineyards, olive groves and so much more. I always visit the gastronomic family estate of Ipša. The Ipša olive oil is the best in the world! Here are some of my pics from this trip:
Hideaway in the beautiful countryside of Istria
Sunset in Istria, Croatia
Olive groves in the family estate of Ipša. Apparently, Julius Caesar bought his Olive Oil from Istria.
Hunting for white truffles
Half a truffle with your scrambled egg?
Freshly collected white truffles
More truffles!
Some truffle with your fried egg?
Truffle stash!
The ultra sweet Peppers of Istria
This amazing ham is left to cure in the cellars alongside the wine. it is only ever hand cut.
Hand cut and served on a brioche. Delicious!
The barrels are ready
Ivan guarding his wine
Julian stumbled across this snake on his morning run!
Wine season!
Foraging for beautiful mushrooms
Beautiful Ceps
Bee hive
And the most beautiful honey!
The amazing vines and olive groves in Istria