Images from the Strawberry Hill Povitica Company brochure describing the four different flavors of their traditional Croation pastry-bread. Their povitica comes in English Walnut, Cream Cheese, Raisin Walnut and Chocolate-Chip Cream Cheese flavors.
				Strawberry Hill Povitica (pronounced poh-vah-teet-sah) A Traditional Croation Bread Baked Fresh in Kansas. Near the end of the 19th century, large numbers of Croats immigrated to Kansas City, Kansas in search of jobs in the local meat packing industry. Settling near the Missouri River in the area known as the Strawberry Patch, they practiced and preserved the cultural traditions and way of life they had known in Croatia. After the Great Flood of 1903, the group moved to higher ground, taking up residence on a nearby hill. Thus, "Strawberry Hill" was born—a thriving community enriched by its customs, beliefs, and the proud heritage and character of its people. For nearly 20 years, Strawberry Hill Povitica Company has baked its famous povitica, the traditional bread of the Croatian people. Each loaf is carefully prepared in the old world manner: hand made, hand rolled, and patiently baked. Aside from the traditional walnut loaf, Strawberry Hill has added some modern touches in flavorings. The cream cheese loaf is great with strawberries and whipped cream, for a strawberry shortcake-like dessert and the chocolate chip cream cheese version is a nice substitue for a modern day muffin. The company is working on other flavors to add to their repertoire, which also includes a raisin nut loaf. The family-run company does not have large assembly lines, just a handful of dedicated employees who know the secret of baking traditional povitica one loaf at a time. The traditional pastry-like bread is very dense, each loaf weighing 2-and-a-half pounds, and is packed full of it's respective flavorings. One loaf goes a long way . It can be enjoyed for breakfast, as a mealtime accompaniment or a desert. If you are Croation, povitica is great for bringing some of the old world to your dining table. It's not only perfect for holidays, but for any special occasion. If you're Eastern European you may recognize this bread as a close relative to a type of bread that you or your ancestors enjoyed while growing up. And for everyone else, here's an opportunity to enjoy a unique and delicious Croation food item that you to can share and enjoy with others. For more information and to place orders, contact Strawberry Hill Povitica Company at (913) 631-1002 or (800) 634-1002 or visit www.povitica.com. This website: Copyright © 2000 Studio Q Int'l Inc / Urban Mozaik Magazine. All rights reserved. This website/publication, in whole or in part, may not be reproduced without written permission from the publisher or the previous publisher of original republished materials.