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A collection of wartime recipes from my friend Violeta Wolff and her family. Some were written on the backside of calendars, others crammed together on one small sheet of paper. I have picked a few standouts to share. The first … Continue reading “Violeta’s Wartime Recipes” →
Message from Nino’s parents, sent via International Red Cross, fall of 1992: “Our dear children, Nino and Jaca, this is only one of many ways we’ve tried to get in touch with you. I don’t know if you’ve received anything … Continue reading “Letters from Zigic Family” →
Zoran Stevanovich (Chile), my friend (and a character in my book) lived and worked as a journalist in Sarajevo during the siege. He shared some of his photos from 1992 and 1993. The first photo says it all: “I survived … Continue reading “Zoran’s Photos of Sarajevo 1992-1993” →
This is a collection of wartime recipes from my friend Sandra Cosic. As you read through them, you will notice the simplicity of both the ingredients and cooking process – but they are called everything from cheese to cakes and … Continue reading “Sandra’s Wartime Recipes” →
In her letters from the siege, my Mom often included recipes and stories on what people cooked, where they found food, how they made fire. Some of her recipes are featured in my book. However, these few gems I found … Continue reading “Mom’s Wartime Recipes” →