What is the Nona Chef series?

Nona Chef is a new video series by the Kvarner Tourist Board that promotes the region's gastronomic heritage through family recipes and the stories of authentic nonas.

Where can the Nona Chef series be watched?

The series is available on the Kvarner Tourist Board's digital channels, including their Instagram profile where the first video and announcement were posted.

What makes the series special besides the recipes?

In addition to the recipes, the series places strong emphasis on local dialects, authentic expressions, memories, and life stories that give each episode an authentic character.

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Nona Chef: New Kvarner Tourist Board Series Reveals Recipes and Stories

Q: Who launched the series and why?

The series was launched by the Kvarner Tourist Board, using the Year of the European Region of Gastronomy as an opportunity to tell the story that best captures Kvarner.

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The video series celebrates Kvarner's gastronomic heritage through authentic family recipes, dialects, and the life stories of nonas.

Summary

The Kvarner Tourist Board launched the video series 'Nona Chef' on August 6, 2026.
The series showcases authentic Kvarner nonas, their family recipes, and life stories with the aim of preserving gastronomic heritage.
The project was launched as part of the Year of the European Region of Gastronomy and is available on the Kvarner Tourist Board's digital channels.

The Kvarner Tourist Board has launched Nona Chef, a fresh video series dedicated to preserving the region's rich culinary tradition. At the heart of the project are recipes passed down through generations, crafted from ingredients that the sea, islands, highlands, and home gardens have provided for decades. The ultimate goal is to ensure this culinary heritage becomes part of everyday life for future generations.

Encounters Filled with Aromas and Dialects

The series takes viewers on a journey with authentic Kvarner nonas, revealing their family recipes and stories that have been kept within four walls for generations. Beyond the cooking instructions, each episode is imbued with the scents of home cooking, with a special emphasis on local dialects. Through authentic expressions, memories, and life stories, each video gains a unique and recognizable character.

"We hope that our nonas, and a few nonos, will be the most beautiful invitation for many to visit Kvarner and get to know it through its flavors," said Marijana Kalčić, Director of the Kvarner Tourist Board.

Marking the Year of the European Region of Gastronomy

As Director Kalčić pointed out, the Year of the European Region of Gastronomy emerged as the perfect moment to tell the story that most faithfully portrays Kvarner. The series evokes the customs and rhythm of life in the region, where a hand-written recipe from a grandmother carries the same weight as a photograph from a family album. Each new episode brings a fresh recipe, a new narrative, and another face of Kvarner.

Initial teasers on social media have already sparked positive reactions, confirming that audiences recognize the value of authentic content. The first video and series announcement can be viewed on the Kvarner Tourist Board's Instagram profile, and the entire series is also available on the board's other digital platforms.