If you aren't fortunate enough to have your own Serbian grandparents, perhaps the closest you will ever get is a visit to the farmhouse of Zvonimirka and Aleksandar Cvejić in the village of Begeč some 18km to the west of Novi Sad. The incredibly cute pair are actually brother and sister, and their Salaš is one of the quaintest and friendliest we've ever had the pleasure of visiting. Although awarding any individual in Serbia the title of Best Cook is a fool's errand, the dishes that come out of Zvonimirka's kitchen are about as highly regarded as they come, and tucking into one of her meals should be a priority for anyone who has an appreciation for perfectly prepared food. While his sister is in the kitchen, Aleksandar can likely be found puttering around the property: mowing the lawn, trimming the lavander bushes or feeding some of the many domestic animals. The farm is quite popular with visitors from all over Europe and it's not uncommon for large groups of cyclists, hunters or festival goers to hire the the whole place for several days at a time, staying in one of the well-worn but comfortable rooms or pitching a tent outside.
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