HOMESTYLE BALKAN FOOD BY BABA
HOMESTYLE BALKAN FOOD BY BABA
MEET THE FAMILY
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SAUCY BABA
BABA SLOBODANKA
Born in 1953 in Ohrid, Macedonia, Baba Slobodanka arrived in Australia at 19 as an economic refugee. Through hardship and resilience, she built her strength and found comfort in cooking. Known for her homemade sauces and rich meals, she shares love through food, family and tradition.
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SPICY BABA
BABA KOVILJKA
Born in 1953 in Karin Gornji, Dalmatia (Croatia), Baba Koviljka moved to Australia in 1973 after working as a waitress in Slovenia. Now a baba to six grandchildren, she is known for her bold, spicy home-style cooking. Her recipes preserve homeland traditions while creating memories for generations.
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SWEET BABA
BABA LILA
Born in 1943 in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Baba Lila was more than a neighbour; she was family. Known for her kindness and warmth, her kitchen was filled with homemade sweets, jams and preserves. Every creation reflects patience, tradition and the love she shares with others.
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SMOKEY BABA
BABA JELENA
Born in 1952 in Glozdje (Ivanova), Croatia, Baba Jelena is the heart of her family, known for her strength, loyalty and generous cooking. Famous for her homemade smoked meats and endless portions, her food brings people together. She preserves tradition by slowly sharing her treasured recipes with grandchildren.
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SOUR BABA
BABA MILOSIJA
Born in 1938 in Majur, Serbia, Baba Milosija celebrates tradition through her love of gardening and fermented goods. Using homegrown vegetables, she creates preserved sour delicacies filled with wisdom and heritage. Known for her patience, strength and nurturing nature, she shares generations of flavour through every dish.
THE BESTSELLERS
Made for everything Baba sends you home with.
You didn't think you were leaving empty-handed, did you? A jar of Ajvar, some Suvi Vrat, Kiseli Kupus, just in case.
Baba always sends you home with more than you came with. This tote is finally big enough to handle it.
Let the Saucy Baba introduce you to her Ajvar.
Roasted.
Rich.
Smoky.
Ajvar is the Balkan staple that belongs on every table. A fire-roasted capsicum spread (or sauce, or relish, or dip, or whatever you want it to be) with just enough body to hold its own on bread, meat, or anything in between. No fillers, no shortcuts.
500g
Let the Sour Baba introduce you to her Kiseli Krastavci.
Crunchy.
Sour.
Unreasonably Satisfying.
These are not your regular supermarket pickles. Sharp, clean, and properly crunchy in a way that makes you eat three before you've even sat down. The kind of pickle that makes everything next to it taste better.
750g
Let the Spicy Baba introduce you to her Urnebes.
Creamy.
Rich.
Spicy
Urnebes translates loosely to ‘chaos ’, and once you put it on the table, you'll understand why. The same rich, smokey capsicum base as Baba’s Ajvar balanced with a creamy feta and finished with chilli. It’s dangerously spicy, and it goes with just about everything.
240g
Let the Smokey Baba introduce you to her Slanina.
Rich.
Salty.
Fatty.
Slanina is Balkan bacon; but richer, smokier, and more deeply cured than anything you'll find at the supermarket. Fat runs through it like marble, smoke in every bite. Baba’s Slanina will ruin regular bacon for you, forever.
300g