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From Grinding Weed to Grinding Peppers: Building my Spicy Balkan Empire

From Grinding Weed to Grinding Peppers: Buildin...

The Corporate Grind: A Life That Wasn’t for Me They say when one door closes, another opens. For me, that door was the 9-to-5 corporate world—a place that, despite offering...

From Grinding Weed to Grinding Peppers: Buildin...

The Corporate Grind: A Life That Wasn’t for Me They say when one door closes, another opens. For me, that door was the 9-to-5 corporate world—a place that, despite offering...

Why We Don't Use Seed Oil

Why We Don't Use Seed Oil

Why We Use Olive Oil (and Not Seed Oil) in Our AjvarAjvar is more than just a spread—it’s a tradition, a taste of home, and a labor of love. At...

Why We Don't Use Seed Oil

Why We Use Olive Oil (and Not Seed Oil) in Our AjvarAjvar is more than just a spread—it’s a tradition, a taste of home, and a labor of love. At...

Balkan Immigrants Coming to Canada. 🇨🇦

Balkan Immigrants Coming to Canada. 🇨🇦

Growing up, my grandmother was always so proud to be in Canada. Every Canada Day, she made sure we celebrated in a big way—always with a Balkan barbecue, of course....

Balkan Immigrants Coming to Canada. 🇨🇦

Growing up, my grandmother was always so proud to be in Canada. Every Canada Day, she made sure we celebrated in a big way—always with a Balkan barbecue, of course....

Balkan man stirring a large industrial pot of Spicy Balkan Ajvar

Why We Use Vinegar (Not Citric Acid) to Preserv...

At the Spicy Balkan, we believe in keeping things authentic, natural, and packed with flavor—just like the time-honored traditions of Balkan cuisine. When it comes to preserving our handcrafted spreads,...

Why We Use Vinegar (Not Citric Acid) to Preserv...

At the Spicy Balkan, we believe in keeping things authentic, natural, and packed with flavor—just like the time-honored traditions of Balkan cuisine. When it comes to preserving our handcrafted spreads,...

Tata's Ćevapi Meat Mix

Tata's ćevapi recipe

Fire up the grill and bring the spirit of a true Balkan BBQ to your table. Cevapi (or ćevapčići) are delicious Balkan grilled minced meat delicasy, often served with lepinja...

Tata's ćevapi recipe

Fire up the grill and bring the spirit of a true Balkan BBQ to your table. Cevapi (or ćevapčići) are delicious Balkan grilled minced meat delicasy, often served with lepinja...

The Spicy Balkan Ajvar. Balkan Caviar spread.

Ajvar: The Balkan Caviar You Need to Try

At The Spicy Balkan, we pride ourselves on offering a taste of tradition, and our Ajvar is one of the finest examples of that. Often referred to as the "Balkan...

Ajvar: The Balkan Caviar You Need to Try

At The Spicy Balkan, we pride ourselves on offering a taste of tradition, and our Ajvar is one of the finest examples of that. Often referred to as the "Balkan...