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Many
events in the history of mankind eventually fade into oblivion, but others,
leave their indelible marks for the entire world to see. More than 350 years
ago, the Croats initiated one such influential occurrence. Although started in
the 17th century in a small region on the Adriatic coast, the consequences of
this event are still very much evident the world over. 600 million people now
wear the ubiquitous symbol of Croatia around their necks, close to their
hearts. Did you know that Croatia is the mother country of the necktie?
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Since the very beginning of production of office writing equipment (since
1906.), the name Penkala represents the pinnacle of quality and exclusivity
beyond comparison. In 1999., adopting the highest technological and quality
standards, TOZ began the
production of Penkala products, and by the end of last year, based on the
Contract of exclusive rights, as well as use of the name and registered
trademark, TOZ accepts into its name the name of Penkala, including all the
rights and obligations. The assortment of Penkala includes fountain pens and
pens, as well as wood pastels, products of the highest quality, which guarantees
TOZ Penkala the reputation as a manufacturer of top quality products in the
world.
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Maraschino is a bittersweet, clear liqueur flavored with Marasca cherries, which
are grown around the Dalmatian city of Zadar in Croatia. It is one of the very
few liqueurs in the world produced by distillation. The liqueur's distinctive
flavor comes from the Marasca cherry, and the crushed cherry pits lend an
almond-like flavor to Maraschino.
Honey is also part of the ancient recipe. The distillate is allowed to mature
for two years in Finnish ash vats (this wood does not lend its colour even after
many years of maturing), and is then diluted and sugared. It is typically
bottled in a straw-coated bottle. The liqueur has been made sinced the Middle
Ages in Zadar. In peace and quietness of Zadar Dominican monastery, at the
beginning of 16th century, the recipe of authentic Zadar liqueur was made and
noted, liqueur which for the first time was prepared just by the apothecaries of
the Dominican monastery.Special and full flavoured liqueur was known under the
name of ROSOLJ. Later
on, this liqueur was named MARASCHINO, as it was produced from the essence of
ripe fruits of Dalmatian cherry marasca as well as from the leaves of its
sprigs. In 18th century when at Zadar started the industrial production of
liqueurs, Maraschino set out from Zadar into every more important
European
ports and metropolis. After the destruction of the city of Zara in the Second
World War, two original factories were closed and one moved to Italy. A new
factory was established in Zadar in Croatia. At present, two factories are the
holders of the brand Maraschino Zadarski / Maraschino di Zara, in Croatia and
Italy. Although Maraschino cherries are traditionally preserved in maraschino
liqueur, today most maraschino cherries are made using artificial ingredients
and are non-alcoholic.
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