FROM GRANDMA’S RECIPE TO A FAMILY BUSINESS: NATAŠA’S HOMEMADE PASTA WINS HEARTS

A traditional family recipe, dedication, and a love for cooking have helped Nataša Ješić from Ugljevik turn her passion into a small family business. She learned the art of making homemade pasta from her husband’s grandmother, Vajka, and today her products are sold at fairs across Republika Srpska and Serbia.

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After losing her job 11 years ago, Nataša decided to start something new. Despite living with type 1 diabetes since childhood, she has never lost her optimism or determination.

Today, she produces homemade pasta using wheat, whole-grain, and spelt flour, along with fresh local eggs. Her selection includes traditional thin and wide noodles, as well as spinach pasta, which has become increasingly popular among customers.

Nataša is constantly exploring new ideas and plans to introduce carrot pasta to her collection. Every new recipe is first tested and approved by her family.

During busy periods, especially around family celebrations, she can produce up to five kilograms of pasta per day. Her products contain no additives or preservatives and are available through fairs, online orders, and personal recommendations.

For Nataša, success is not measured only in money but in the satisfaction of creating something valuable with her own hands.

Her inspiring story shows that traditional recipes, hard work, and a positive spirit can turn simple ingredients into a meaningful business and preserve the authentic flavors of home.