It’s Montreal and its fantastic food variety that helped me discover rhubarb. Actually I had the chance to try it a few years ago, while hosting my cooking show on TV. My guest brought rhubarb from UK, because it was absolutely unknown in Moldova.
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EASTER TRADITIONS IN MOLDOVA
Let me tell you a bit about Easter traditions in Moldova. It’s one of the most significant holidays in our culture. The celebration consists of…
TOP 10 MOLDOVAN EATERIES TO DISCOVER IN 2021
For some people 2020 was the year of failed dreams, for others it was the year of new opportunities. For me it was also the…
Home is where Placinta is
Although Moldova is not a big country, each region has its own traditional placinta [plə’t͡ʃinta] – a traditional pastry, both in salty and sweet versions…
It’s Adjika time!
Hello, September, it’s Adjika time! Although adjika [a’dʒika] is not a traditional Moldovan sauce, you will find it in my family´s kitchen all the time….
Blackcurrant Crème Brûlée
Blackcurrant Crème Brûlée is a summer version for this wonderful classic French dessert. In Moldova we grow a lot blackcurrant, so my mom used to…
Savory Peach Chicken Drumsticks
I just came back from our Canadian staycation. We spent a week at our friends in Toronto and I could’t come back home without visiting…
Stuffed peppers – the tastiest Moldovan pickles
Like any Moldovan family, my parents used to make a lot of preserves for winter. Now, since the kids flew away, they make just enough…
Watermelon and Brânza – a delicious Moldovan combo
Watermelon is the most awaited summer delight in Moldova. Brânza is part of our national DNA. Watermelon Salad with Moldovan Brânza sounds weird, but is super tasty.