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Pickling Workshop 2024

Pickling Workshop 2024

June 2, 2024, marked a significant day for culinary enthusiasts in Toronto as the first seasonal Spicy Balkan Pickling Workshop took place at That Toronto Studio loft, with its rustic charm...

Pickling Workshop 2024

June 2, 2024, marked a significant day for culinary enthusiasts in Toronto as the first seasonal Spicy Balkan Pickling Workshop took place at That Toronto Studio loft, with its rustic charm...

Only Balkan women knew how to man the grill, and the men had to listen.

Only Balkan women knew how to man the grill, an...

My baka in the 70s grilling and probably telling my Deda da ćuti so she can take care of business (Cover photo). Growing up, I watched the women who raised me cook up...

Only Balkan women knew how to man the grill, an...

My baka in the 70s grilling and probably telling my Deda da ćuti so she can take care of business (Cover photo). Growing up, I watched the women who raised me cook up...

About the Spicy Balkan

About the Spicy Balkan

I am the Spicy Balkan.Growing up, I watched the women who raised me cook up traditional dishes with all the love and passion they could give. They taught me the...

About the Spicy Balkan

I am the Spicy Balkan.Growing up, I watched the women who raised me cook up traditional dishes with all the love and passion they could give. They taught me the...

What is Ajvar?

What is Ajvar?

Ajvar (pronounced eye-var) is a roasted red pepper and eggplant spread or side dish. We like to call this, vegan caviar. The journey of Ajvar begins with a unique variety...

What is Ajvar?

Ajvar (pronounced eye-var) is a roasted red pepper and eggplant spread or side dish. We like to call this, vegan caviar. The journey of Ajvar begins with a unique variety...