A book presentation evening for 'Edible Mushrooms in Croatia' was held on Friday, 6 November 2026, at the Multimedia Centre of the Valpovo City Library and Reading Room. The event was organised as part of Croatian Book Month 2026.
The author of the book is Željko Križevac, a professor and mushroom expert with more than six decades of experience in studying fungi. At the beginning of the gathering, Nina Ščasni Farkaš welcomed the attendees, while moderator Vladimir Vazdar led the conversation with the author.
The book provides a review of 90 species of edible mushrooms that grow in the area of Croatia. It contains descriptions and photographs from natural habitats, as well as information on the growing season of individual species and possible mushroom substitutes. The 100 recipes for preparing mushroom dishes also represent a special value, making the book a useful manual for mushroom and culinary enthusiasts.
Pola Križevac, the author's daughter and the book's editor, also participated in the conversation about the creation of the book. Following the official part of the programme, there was a social gathering with a dinner prepared by the author and his family.
The term 'mushroom expert' is used instead of the word 'mycologist' to avoid technical terminology that is not suitable for a wider audience.
The word 'mycologist' is correctly spelled and remains unchanged in the text.
