This is probably the highlight of my trip to Ljubljana last March—the visit to the Central Market which is one of the busy hubs in the city centre that just bubbles up with so much life, spirit, colours and flavours.
The Central Market is huge and is comprised of several markets and these are the Vodnikov square market (produce market), the Pogacarjev square market (gourmet market), the Dolnicarjeva ulica flower market and Plecnik’s covered markets (fresh meat and fish, bakeries, delicatessen shops).
I posted a previous entry about the produce and flower market here: Ljubljana Central Market: Vodnikov Square (Vegetable & Fruit Market) & DolniÄarjeva Street (Flower Market)
For this entry, I am posting pictures of the PogaÄarjev market which is my favourite because here you can find vendors selling all types of local gourmet products. I really feasted here. I found one of my best food finds at this market: Truffle Ghee or TartuGhee
Ghee is originally an Indian food condiment product, a clarified butter and in Slovenia they take this delicious fatty thing to a gourmet level by mixing it with truffle. Simply delicious. I wish I bought a few more bottles.
Interestingly, ghee is heavily used in Ayurvedic medicine.
The other food item I discovered in Slovenia was the pumpkin seed oil, go here: Dinner at Julija: Pasta Truffle and My Disovery of Pumpkin Seed Oil
Moreover, the thing that I loved about this part of the market are the outdoor café terraces. Just the perfect place to drink a cup of coffee whilst people watching after a morning of market shopping. When you visit Ljubljana don’t miss the open-air gourmet market on PogaÄarjev Trg. It is open daily except Sundays.
Travel Period: March 2014
Destination: Ljubljana, Slovenia
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