Category Archives: Customs and Traditions

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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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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Taste of Slovenia 2014 tour announced, May 30- June 9, 2014

Posted on February 25, 2014 by Dr. Sylvia P. Onusic

We are very proud to announce that our second annual premier culinary tour, Taste of Slovenia, will take place May 30 to June 9, 2014, showcasing the traditional and local cuisines of this small jewel of a country.  You may ask, … Continue reading →

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Kamnik, Jewel of the Alps, Veronica’s Homeland and Two Castles

Posted on March 19, 2013 by Dr. Sylvia P. Onusic

Friday June 6,  2014  TASTE OF SLOVENIA FOOD TOUR Kamnik, Kamniksa Bistrica, Velika Planina,    Kamnik is situated  northeast of Ljubljana, in an area where the Kamniška Bistrica and the Nevljica rivers meet, beneath the southern hillsides of the Kamnik-Savinja … Continue reading →

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