Today, the successful chocolatier also delights other people with its Prekmurje chocolate delicacies. Jasmina from Passero Chocolaterie says her husband Tomaž is an enterprising partner who made their love story grow into a serious business vision for a rural chocolate shop. He has done it in a very original way, with chocolate pralines that he has made himself. And since they were both in the food business at home, their chocolate ideas quickly blossomed too. They both work in the chocolate shop, and they look for new flavours, especially in the Prekmurje environment, traditions and the changing seasons.

Combinations of chocolate delicacies and additives

The couple do not stop at standard combinations of chocolate and classic additives (e.g. hazelnuts, raisins) when playing with new flavours, but boldly go further, into the culinary tradition of Prekmurje itself, offering chocolate gourmets a combination of chocolate and chocolate. One of their first chocolate delicacies - chocolate pralines, which they call "chocolate disguises of local flavours" and which they offer in the Chocolate Joys of Prekmurje collection - are fused into chocolate candies together with elderflower, pumpkin oil, gibanica, traminac and yucca. The "Flavours of Prekmurje" combined with chocolate are available individually, for the more adventurous, or as a mix of all. And to make these chocolate treats a suitable gift, they have neatly packed them in small, handy boxes, on which is painted their trademark - a sparrow (which means their surname in Italian), whose wing is in the shape of a linden leaf and has a symbolic meaning for Slovenians.

Their dabbling in chocolate flavours is not just about making pralines.

When it comes to creating inspired chocolate bars, they say they like to draw inspiration from ordinary everyday things. The nut you pick from under a tree or the seeds that make you smile when you halve a pumpkin inspires them. They like to be playful when looking for new chocolate flavours, not limited by the countryside and tradition, but experiencing them as inspiring values. These handmade chocolates are made from dark chocolate, with 70% cacao nibs, and are made from imagination with walnuts, pumpkin seeds and hemp seeds. This interesting countryside chocolatier also offers unusual chocolate products, such as chocolate pears on stalks, inspired by a story about the importance of dried pears in a time before sugar. They like to boast that they design these beautiful and inspiring stories to be delicious at the same time.

As the Passero Estate introduces itself on its official Facebook page, they call themselves:"Passero Estate, a charming blend of comfortable holidays, homeliness and gastronomy. A good starting point for discovering Prekmurje." We are discovering that Passero is more than that. Passero encompasses:

Passero Holiday Homestead

Treat yourself to a comfortable and relaxing holiday in the village. Two apartments will be waiting for you to return from your bike rides through the enchanting countryside, swimming in the nearby thermal baths, exploring the cultural and natural sights or perhaps just doing your farm chores. The pleasures of Prekmurje are manifold. Have a good day in the countryside!

The Passero Little Shop

And so many goodies! Several types of wine and spirits, natural juices, Prekmurje ham and other dried meats, spreads, pumpkin seed oil, spices, jams, honey... homemade and healthy. Set your table with Passero delicacies or put them in a gift box and share them with friends. You are invited to taste!

Passero Wine Bar

A renowned gourmet corner for indulging yourself at home. Try original retastes, zlevanka and posolanka, homemade bread, charcuterie and spreads, our award-winning wines and Prekmurje gibanica. Enjoy good food and drink. With a view of the plain. We are open at weekends or by arrangement. Welcome to the table!