Originally born in Bosanska Gradiška, Belma Halilović is the oldest of three sisters and currently lives in Cincinnati, Ohio. In January 2020, she was diagnosed with Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL) which is a type of Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma: a blood cancer that starts in your lymphocytes. It’s a fast-growing aggressive cancer and unfortunately one that came right at the start of the global pandemic.
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Nevena is the mastermind behind the Balkan Hostess, a food blog where she shares delicious recipes. She is best known for her signature dish, jafa kocke.
Where I’m From: Berane, Montenegro Current Hometown: Toronto, Canada Favorite Balkan Song: Don’t make me choose… But my top three at the moment are:Vratio Sam Se Živote by Kemal MontenoZa Esmu by Bijelo DugmeNeka Noćas Dođu Svi by Tony Cetinski Favorite Balkan Dish: Mantije and Reforma Torta 1. Can
Where I’m From: Kalesija, Bosnia and Herzegovina Current Hometown: Detroit, MI Favorite Balkan Song: “Oce Moj” by Sinan Sakic Favorite Balkan Dish: Krompiruša 1. Can you start off by telling us a little bit more about yourself? As a Bosniak, I feel like all of our stories matter. We