Slovenia's Culinary Trail

Recognize the rich culinary heritage of rural Slovenia through tastings and a delicious farm-to-table lunch that features an array of locally made products. An enlightening tour of Malner Cider will reveal how its apples are harvested from the surrounding orchards and how the juice is then twice fermented to craft the family’s characteristic hard cider. You will appreciate the complexities of the various ciders through tasting. Slovenian cuisine is equally nuanced as you will discover while dining at the horse farm Ranch Babuder. The menu typically includes a traditional Istrian stew, handmade gnocchi, roasted meats and smoked artisan sausage, all thoughtfully paired with local wine. More Slovenian specialties await in the hilltop village of Slivje, where you may sample several dessert fruit brandies, an herbal liqueur and štruklji, a filo pastry typically filled with cottage cheese. Inside nearby Saint Martin Church, you will see biblically themed frescoes in the nave.

HIGHLIGHTS
• Enjoy tastings of Slovenian products and a traditional farm-to-table lunch.
• Sample hard ciders at a family-owned mill.
• Linger over a multi-course meal at a horse farm in the countryside.
• Drop by the village of Slivje for tastings of dessert brandies and a filo pastry.

HELPFUL HINTS
• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.