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Special jewelry with arras

One of the most famous Romanian crafts practiced by housewives in the old times is still appreciated today. The arras, because it is the subject of this article, represents an object through which the ladies used to show their skills to those who visited their houses.

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Handmade “mărțișoare” for a special 1st of March

The 1st of March is approaching fast, and spring begins to make its presence felt in the calendars. Several sun rays that warm our soul are ideal alongside the handmade “mărțișoare” that we will receive and give as harbingers of spring. They are an excellent gift created with love for every special woman in your life.

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8 local producers of kneaded cheese

The kneaded cheese is a delicious dish from Romania! The process of preparing it is a long one, in which the milk is turned into ewe-cheese, which is then stored in wooden boxes for about 7-14 days. After this, it is sliced, kneaded and stuffed in the sheep skin.

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#Centennial: Alba Iulia – Tourists attractions filled with history

History has left a beautiful hall-mark on Alba Iulia, which is known to all of us as the city of the Great Union. But more than that, Alba Iulia represents an excellent journey in time, from which we mention that it was the first capital of Romania and a place where archeological sources from the 5th millennium BC were discovered.

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10 Romanian wedding dresses designers

Dear future bride, the wedding season is about to begin, and the most special day of your life will come soon and it will be a day when you will shine with beauty! But for that, you'll need the help of various specialists.

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Romanian Zacusca (eggplant appetizer) – the star dish in every pantry

A delicious food that you can enjoy at any time of the day brings the flavor and colors of autumn to your plate through the explosion of flavors offered by vegetables such as eggplants, bell peppers or red peppers, onions and many more. Over time, other ingredients have been added to this dish, and these vary depending on the geographical area.

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Acacia honey, a natural remedy for the organism

Acacia honey is one of the most sought-after types of honey, because of its unmistakable taste and beneficial properties. Its flavor is a special one, which says a lot about the quality of this honey.

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Bâlea Lake, a fairytale-like landscape in the heart of the Făgăraș Mountains

Starting from Bascov village and extending over about 151 km, Transfăgărăşan is the well-known road leading to the realm in the top of the mountain.

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Sweet bread for Christmas delivered at your door step

The perfect dessert for a traditional Christmas meal is always the sweet bread. Sweet, flavored and carefully prepared, according to the best recipe, it is the perfect ending to one of the most important meals you have with your loved ones.

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Delicious stuffed cabbage delivered to your home

A Christmas with the family is like an oasis of relaxation after a year full of ups and downs, which is why it is important for your loved ones to feel as good as possible when they come to your house for the Christmas lunch. You can do this by having delicious dishes on the table, such as the traditional stuffed cabbage that are a must for this holiday.

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Special jewelry with arras

One of the most famous Romanian crafts practiced by housewives in the old times is still appreciated today. The arras, because it is the subject of this article, represents an object through which the ladies used to show their skills to those who visited their houses.

Handmade “mărțișoare” for a special 1st of March

The 1st of March is approaching fast, and spring begins to make its presence felt in the calendars. Several sun rays that warm our soul are ideal alongside the handmade “mărțișoare” that we will receive and give as harbingers of spring. They are an excellent gift created with love for every special woman in your life.

So, we have prepared for you a selection of handmade “mărțișoare” that you can order for an ideal spring start:

1. Panda – www.tracolla.ro – 5 lei

8 local producers of kneaded cheese

The kneaded cheese is a delicious dish from Romania! The process of preparing it is a long one, in which the milk is turned into ewe-cheese, which is then stored in wooden boxes for about 7-14 days. After this, it is sliced, kneaded and stuffed in the sheep skin.
In the original recipe, the kneaded cheese was prepared from sheep milk and stuffed into the sheep’s skin, but today it is also prepared from other types of milk. The sheep’s skin can also be replaced with fir shell.

10 Romanian wedding dresses designers

Dear future bride, the wedding season is about to begin, and the most special day of your life will come soon and it will be a day when you will shine with beauty! But for that, you'll need the help of various specialists. Designers, hairstylists, make-up artists, everyone will be there for you, but let's not forget that the most important element will be the wedding outfit, namely the wedding dress.

Romanian Zacusca (eggplant appetizer) – the star dish in every pantry

A delicious food that you can enjoy at any time of the day brings the flavor and colors of autumn to your plate through the explosion of flavors offered by vegetables such as eggplants, bell peppers or red peppers, onions and many more. Over time, other ingredients have been added to this dish, and these vary depending on the geographical area.

Acacia honey, a natural remedy for the organism

Acacia honey is one of the most sought-after types of honey, because of its unmistakable taste and beneficial properties. Its flavor is a special one, which says a lot about the quality of this honey.

Acacia honey, like any other type of honey, crystallizes, but the difference is made by the long period in which this process takes place. Also, for this type of honey, the process is never complete.

Bâlea Lake, a fairytale-like landscape in the heart of the Făgăraș Mountains

Starting from Bascov village and extending over about 151 km, Transfăgărăşan is the well-known road leading to the realm in the top of the mountain. Linking Muntenia and Transylvania, Transfăgărăşan offers unforgettable landscapes to those who cross its paths and is waiting for them at the end of the road with a breathtaking view from 2034 meters altitude, where they will meet the wonderful place called Bâlea Lake.

Sweet bread for Christmas delivered at your door step

The perfect dessert for a traditional Christmas meal is always the sweet bread. Sweet, flavored and carefully prepared, according to the best recipe, it is the perfect ending to one of the most important meals you have with your loved ones.

So, we have prepared some suggestions of fluffy and tasty sweet breads, which you can order online from the cake shops in Bucharest, in order to have it in time for the Christmas table.

Delicious stuffed cabbage delivered to your home

A Christmas with the family is like an oasis of relaxation after a year full of ups and downs, which is why it is important for your loved ones to feel as good as possible when they come to your house for the Christmas lunch. You can do this by having delicious dishes on the table, such as the traditional stuffed cabbage that are a must for this holiday.

Where to buy chili pepper jam?

Sweet, sour and spicy at the same time, the chili pepper jam began to make their presence felt on Romanians’ tables. It's not a classic jam, but its flavor can make the most hesitant man to love its taste. You can eat it with all kinds of steaks, homemade sausages, cheeses or omelettes in any season.

So, if you want to fill your pantry with a few chili pepper jam jars, we recommend you some local producers who have online stores with such goodies.

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