If any dish can be considered the Albanian national dish, it has to be tavë kosi. Originally from the town of Elbasan, this is one of the most beloved dishesin Albania. From tiny eateries in ruralAlbania to the best placesto eat in Tirana, this dish is the epitome of Albanian cookin...
In the southern regions, it is called kaeng som or “sour curry,” where it exhibits a lighter hue and a zestier, more pronounced flavor. Thanks to the low amount of chili, yellow curry will not taste too spicy. You can easily find this dish in restaurants in Western Thailand. It is...
Flori is passionately Albanian and he wants the world to know that Albania, while it did not have the head start like the heavy hitters like France and Italy, has the climate, grapes, and determination to be one of the best wine regions in the world. Walking through his farm ...
Then there’s the wine. The nearby Douro Valley is one of Portugal’s best wine-producing regions, and staying in Porto means you’ll get to sample the best of what Portugal has to offer. Porto itself is famous for the production of Port and, if you’re not already a fan of this d...
which has an approximate 10 percent Albanian minority living in regions along the Albanian-Montenegrin border. The Montenegrin towns of Ulcinj, Tuz, Plava, and Gucinj were traditionally and are still inhabited by Albanians. To the northeast of the Republic of Albania is Kosovo, still a de jure...
Understanding how Local Ecological Knowledge (LEK) evolves over time is crucial for fostering social and environmental responsibility. This study aims to develop a conceptual model of plant knowledge circulation, providing insights into the temporal dyna
Additionally, you will have the experience of tasting food and drinks in special places (not the touristic ones) and to go around the main city center areas. Geri was excellent and manage to give me a real idea of Albanian history, culture, and manners in a well-structured ...
Pieroni A (2008) Local plant resources in the ethnobotany of Theth, a village in the Northern Albanian Alps. Genet Resour Crop Evol 55(8):1197–1214 Article Google Scholar Pieroni A, Price LL (2006) Eating and healing. Traditional food as medicine. Food Product Press, Haworth Press, Ne...
In this chapter, we discuss the ethnobotanies of three regions of the isolated Albanian mountains, focusing on the northern, northeastern, and eastern territories. Here, we present a comparative analysis of local knowledge and practice regarding environmental resources and wild plants, in particular....
Kosovo food has been influenced by many cultures, more so by Turkish, Albanian & Balkan cuisine. Here is your guide on what to eat in Kosovo.