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Nijemo Kolo

  Nijemo Kolo (a mute kolo) is a silent dance originating from the Dalmatian hinterland in southern Croatia. In 2011 it was inscribed on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Lists. The Nijemo Kolo is performed by a group forming a closed circle with the men leading their female partners in quick, fortuitous steps which are […]

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Apple Pita / Serbian-Croatian Apple Pie (Pita savijača sa jabukama)

Apple Pita / Serbian-Croatian Apple Pie (Pita savijača sa jabukama)   Apple Pita / Serbian-Croatian Apple Pie (Pita savijača sa jabukama) 1 cup shortening ½ cup milk or shot of whisky & lemon juice ¼ lb butter 3-4 apples 2 ¼ cup sugar ¼ cup tapioca or cream of wheat 7 egg whites 1 cup […]