In the heart of Pohrebea village, on the banks of the Nistru River, nestled within the serene landscapes of the Republic of Moldova, lies a…
COOKING OVER A CAMPFIRE
Before the fast growing modern world snatches this away, enjoy the wilderness that belongs to no one and to everyone.
EGGPLANT ROLLS
We call these eggplant rolls “Limba soacrei” or “Mother–in–Law ́s Tongue”. This appetizer, made of thin eggplant slices stuffed with a spicy-garlic filling, resembles the “hotness” of unwanted advice from your mother–in–law. Of course, it’s nothing but a stereotype developed in time. In fact, mothers–in–
law are kind and loving. Even when they stick their noses in your business, they do it with good intentions.
GALETTE WITH BERRIES
The best galette is the one made with seasonal fruits. The combination of thin and crunchy pastry with juicy fruits is simply phenomenal! Peaches, apricots, blackcurrants, raspberries, cherries or sour cherries are the fruits you can use for this recipe.
IT’S FRUIT COMPOT TIME!
Compot [kom’pot] was invented to preserve the sweetness and flavor of summer fruits for the wintertime. It is a non-alcoholic clear juice, made by boiling fruits and sugar in a large volume of water.
MY PARENTS’ HOUSE IS NOT FOR SELLING
In Moldova we have a song that translates as “my parents’ house is not for selling”. I think it also refers to this story. Chisinau-Palanca, from Calarasi district is a route that will make you feel fully rewarded; the atmosphere you will find at “Casa Parinteasca” Guesthouse will have a similar effect on you as a “retreat” in an exotic country.
THREE HOLIDAYS AT THE BEGINNING OF AUGUST WITH THEIR SPECIFIC MOLDOVAN DISHES
For almost every holiday, there is a special dish in our culture. And I’m not at all joking when I say that on 2, 3 and 4 August we have three specific dishes for three different holidays.
Let me explain what each dish is and the holiday it represents!
TEN REASONS WHY TO VISIT MOLDOVA DURING THE HODINA FESTIVAL
It started from a madness and it should stay that way – a beautiful madness on the bank of the Dniester in the Pohreabea village. We have nature, Nistru, vegetarian food, music, relaxation, art, friends. What more could you wish for in August in Moldova? Every year we hope Hodina will gather more and more Moldovans returning home and tourists coming to discover Moldova.
FIVE MUST TRY DISHES AT IA MANIA FESTIVAL
I was browsing through this year’s IA MANIA Festival photos and I already miss the aroma and the taste of this special dishes. As we say in Moldova : Plouă-n gură! (It’s raining in my mouth! = my mouth water) so I decided to share with you my top 5 MUST TRY DISHES at IA MANIA Festival
ZUCCHINI PANCAKES
I admit I wasn’t a big fan of zucchini pancakes when I was little, but I came to really appreciate this dish when I grew up. The pancakes are savory and garlicky, ideal for a late night snack with beer, or an early breakfast with sour cream and a hard-boiled egg. You can make these pancakes using other vegetables such as carrots, sweet potatoes or peas. Sometimes I mix two different types of vegetables for a more fragrant taste.