Author Archives: Dr. Sylvia P. Onusic

About Dr. Sylvia P. Onusic

Researcher, nutrition scholar, licensed and board-certified nutritionist-dietitian describe my life-time work. I am obsessed with nutrients and constantly find ways they are required for life. And that most of us are lacking decent levels because of our diet, the ways foods are processed, our lifestyles, agendas, and confusing information 24-7. Lack of nutrients can causes crazy diseases like insanity, black tongue, massive tooth loss and bleeding gums. We need our building blocks back.

Help Cooking Kids Make Their American Debut

Posted on March 1, 2015 by Dr. Sylvia P. Onusic

In 2015 the Cooking Kids, a culinary competition for school-aged children on the national level,  enters it’s fourth year in Slovenia, that Gem of a Country nestled in the niche between Austria and Italy.  The program is gearing up and now underway for … Continue reading →

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Slovenia Rich in “truly organic” Local and Seasonal Produce

Posted on August 21, 2014 by Dr. Sylvia P. Onusic

    From April through May it’s asparagus time in Slovenia and I arrived just in time this year to catch the end of the harvest.  Many home gardens have their special patch of asparagus to supply the family.  I … Continue reading →

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Cviček, the Charming Wine of Dolenjska

Posted on May 28, 2014 by Dr. Sylvia P. Onusic

  Cviček is one of the most unique and charming wines in Slovenia.  The secret is in blending various reds (modra frankinja, žametna črnina – 70 per cent) with white varieties (kraljevina, laški rizling, rumeni plavec, zeleni silvanec – 30 per cent) … Continue reading →

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Highlights of Taste of Slovenia May 30-June 9, 2014— You still have time to join us.

Posted on April 30, 2014 by Dr. Sylvia P. Onusic

The Taste of Slovenia 2014 tour has many new food experiences this year and offers the opportunity to meet the local people who are producing real and artisanal foods.  The tour has a few places still available for interested persons. … Continue reading →

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Beverages in Slovenian Language

Posted on April 29, 2014 by Dr. Sylvia P. Onusic

In Slovenia people are very fond of their beverages. Coffee-  Kavo.   There are many kinds of coffee that can be ordered at  a kavarna,  the elegant coffee/pastry shops which are very popular. My favorite coffee place is located on Slovenska cesta, … Continue reading →

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Ljubljana Celebrates 2000-year anniversary as Roman “Emona”

Posted on April 22, 2014 by Dr. Sylvia P. Onusic

Ave Emona ! Guests on the Taste of Slovenia tour this May-June 2014 will be present for a once-in-a -lifetime event: a Celebration of Two Thousand Year of Emona- the Roman name for Ljubljana. The Romans considered the present Capitol … Continue reading →

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Happy Easter from Taste of Slovenia

Posted on April 19, 2014 by Dr. Sylvia P. Onusic

 Slovenian Easter Traditions Happy Easter from Slovenia The Slovenian name for Easter is Velika noč,  which means “Great Night.”  It’s also a great holiday for eating after weeks of fasting. Slovenes are ready to tuck into the palette of foods that … Continue reading →

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Automatic Raw Milk Machine- Mlekomat opens at Slovenian Target

Posted on April 14, 2014 by Dr. Sylvia P. Onusic

Vsak dan sveze mleko– Fresh milk every day *The Original Story appeared on Hartkeisonline.com  by Kim Hartke with Headline: Supercenter Store Welcomes Raw Milk with Huge Fanfare. http://hartkeisonline.com/2009/12/01/supercenter-store-welcomes-raw-milk-with-huge-fanfare Can you imagine driving up to your favorite Target store, parking the car, … Continue reading →

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Fresh Milk, Raw Milk, Anytime at the Mlekomat– Automatic Milk Machines in Slovenian Markets

Posted on April 12, 2014 by Dr. Sylvia P. Onusic

In the Capitol, Ljubljana, a vibrant farmer’s market is operating every day of the week except Sundays. Located in the heart of the old town, green grocers, local farmers and townspeople sell their wares. What is in season, blooming, budding, … Continue reading →

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Welcome, Vesna, Goddess of Spring

Posted on March 27, 2014 by Dr. Sylvia P. Onusic

In Slovenian mythology, Vesna was  a goddess-like figure who represented Spring as well as joy and youth.  In her honor, the people sang songs and held various rituals.  Vesna is also celebrated in Serbian, Croatian, and Russian mythology.  The beautiful Vesna lived … Continue reading →

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