Hello everyone! I hope this summer finds you well. The past several months have been a whirlwind of events and activities, including my recent research at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University. There, I dug into archival files centered on World War II, its aftermath, and the mass exile of Serbian refugees, uncovering hundreds of…
Mila Completes Second Novel in Wartime Trilogy — Now Seeking Stories History has long forgotten. For some families, war ends with a treaty. For others, it ends with a pack on their back and no home to return to. And sometimes, it never really ends at all. Historical fiction novelist, Mila Evanovich has spent…
Hello Readers! There’s a certain magic in the air when the scent of freshly sharpened pencils and crisp new books fills your nostrils, instantly transporting you back to the carefree days of childhood. These scents, laden with the promise of new beginnings and the quiet excitement of stories yet to be discovered, hold a special…
Šumadijski čaj Serbian tea from the Šumadija region of Srbija A warm plum brandy and caramelized sugar One bottle or 4 cups homemade Serbian Rakija ( You can also substitute šljivovitz, which is sold at most Bevmo stores) One cup granulated sugar Place the sugar in a metal pot and warm it…
Palačinke Serbian Crepes 3 eggs 3 Cups milk (skim) ½ Cup granulated sugar ¼ tsp salt 2 Cups flour Drop of vanilla Ground walnuts Blend all ingredients in a bowl with mixer. Heat a crepe pan with cooking spray. Pour about ¼ cup of batter into the pan and swirl ( lift…
Česnica Serbian Christmas coin bread 2 Cups scaled milk. 3 eggs ½ Cup butter 2 pkg dry yeast ¼ Cup sugar 5-6 Cups flour (sifted) 1 tsp. salt Silver coin ( already washed and boiled) To scald milk, add butter, sugar, and salt. Cool to lukewarm. In a large bowl beat egg,…
Commemorating VE – DAY- MAY 8,1945 On this very day in 1945, the fighting in Europe fell silent. After nearly six years of utter devastation and inconceivable human loss, Nazi Germany unconditionally surrendered to the Allied forces. It was Victory in Europe Day, better known as VE Day, a moment that brought with it jubilation…
From the first glance, it’s hard not to be drawn in and captivated by the arresting painting covering a complete wall in the entryway of the Banjica Museum, which formerly housed the Gestapo-run concentration camp in Belgrade, Serbia, during World War II. Initially, it’s easy to confuse this work with a Picasso, but on closer…