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Posts tagged Cuisine
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…
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…
Ramson Salad – Spring is in the Air!
My parents and their friends
had a tradition: on every 9th of May they used to celebrate the Victory Day by going to the same forest. We were doing the traditional for this day BBQ.
Also kids were picking up ramson and lilies of the valley. Since those times I remember the taste of ramson salad made by my mother.
“La Gura Cuptorului” Guesthouse
Here you can find white bread and whole wheat bread made from flour produced at a mill in Cahul, as well as bran bread, made from flour from a mill in Lebedenco village. Besides bread, you can also buy fresh milled flour.
Sweet Buns – A Savory Breakfast
This is one of my favourite childhood recipes. Now, I make it for my daughters. The basic and decisive ingredient for the success of this recipe is the sweet and soft bun. You can also use any type of toast or plain white bread. Sometimes
I use rye bread instead.
Brânzoaice – Moldovan Cheese Pancakes
You’ll always find a slice of sweet, salty, soft, or dry brânză [‘brɨnzə] in every Moldovan house. Brânză is a typical fresh white cow, sheep or goat cheese, very popular in Moldova. Locals get their dairy products either from relatives that live in the village or from the local market.