2020World Food Day - First Day Cover

Herzegovina is rich in sun and stone, vines and figs. Even in ancient times, when people lived in poverty, guests were welcomed with open arms and the best that was in the house was brought to the table. The housewives managed to make sweets that were unavoidable at the Christmas table, they were treated to dear guests, and the children were most happy about them. Among such, unique Herzegovinian desserts, are Jelly from boiled grape juice (Ćupter) and Fig cake (Smokvenjak).