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Odihnește-te în pace, bunica
{Rest in peace, grandma} At the end of April, my family lost a very special woman, one of two who inspired this blog and cookbook, my paternal grandmother. Her recipes fill these virtual and paper...
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Happy #WorldDraculaDay!
Guess what, guys? It’s World Dracula Day! In honor of this momentous occasion, I’m sharing my top three favorite pieces of Dracula/vampire media. ↓In no particular orders↓ 001. Troy Barnes, Community...
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Budincă de Dovlecei {Zucchini Pudding}
Budincă de Dovlecei (pronounced boo-deen-kuh deh dov-leh-chay) leans more into the realm of a pie than a pudding. However, regardless of the sugary terminology used, this dish is far from being a...
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{Let’s Get Mythical} Unraveling the Epic Tale of the Romanian Zmeu!
New series alert! Let’s Get Mythical will focus on (largely) unknown creatures of Romanian mythology and folklore. No vampires allowed here! First up: the Zmeu…. What comes to mind when you hear the...
View ArticleCașcaval Pane {Transylvanian Fried Cheese}
Cașcaval Pane (pronounced kahsh-kah-vahl pah-neh) is Romania’s answer to the beloved mozzarella stick, made with—you guessed it—cașcaval cheese… or another semi-hard cheese if more readily available…...
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Another Top 5 Vintage Finds I Love {Home Edition}
It’s that time of year again, when I pull together some of my favorite (and absolutely vintage) Romanian finds off Esty! This time around, I’m focusing on things for the home. If you missed the...
View Article{Let’s Get Mythical} The Romanian Balaur’s Incredible Journey
Today, Let’s Get Mythical is going to dive into another lesser-known but absolutely fascinating creature from Romanian folklore: the Balaur (pronounced bah-laoor). Much like the Zmeu from a previous...
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Celebrate Romanian Point Lace Day {September 23, 2023}
I’m excited to share an upcoming celebration that invites you to join us in honoring the rich heritage and exquisite artistry of Romanian lace. On September 23, 2023, you can participate in Romanian...
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Ziua Agriculturii și a Vieții Rurale {Agriculture and Rural Life Day}
Romania, a land of breathtaking beauty, is so much more than its bustling cities. It’s a place where old-school traditions and the rural way of life still hold sway. On the second Sunday in October...
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2023 Holiday Mini Market
This past Sunday (December 10, 2023), I set up a booth at a local holiday mini market featuring my two books: the From Dill to Dracula cookbook, and my kid’s picture book, Tully the Tadpole (Who Never...
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Reth’s Lettuce Soup from Palia {Romanian Edition // Supă de Salată Verde}
Since having my second child last year, I haven’t had much time to myself (read: none), so my gaming habits have… suffered, to say the least. When I do find twenty minutes of quiet, I turn on my Switch...
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