23/10/2026
🏔️ Getting Ready for Winter: The Wisdom of Mountain Life
In the mountains of northern Montenegro, during this time of year, people gather the harvest, fill the pantry, and prepare for the long winter ahead. The farmers descend from their katuns to the villages.
In warm kitchens, traditional dishes such as kačamak and cicvara bring together simple local ingredients and generations of culinary knowledge. Potatoes, cornmeal, cheese, and milk become nourishing meals that tell the story of mountain life. But what makes this period special is preparing the winter pantry.
Here, food is more than sustenance. It connects us to the land, shared family traditions, and a heritage passed from one generation to the next.
As the mountains turn golden and the first cold days arrive, every meal we prepare reminds us of the value of local food, seasonal rhythms, and traditions worth preserving.
🍂 Discover the flavours, stories, and traditions of Montenegro's mountains.
