Cherries have always been one of my favourite fruit. First, because of their delicious taste, and second, because they always announced summer. If you have followed me for a while you will know that in Romania fruits and vegetables are seasonal. The cherry season starts at the end of May and finishes mid-July. The other […]
The apricot season is very short so take full advantage of these wonderful, sunny fruits! I surely did this year by making a fragrant tart, used them in a delightful fruit salad, and today, made a batch of apricot jam. There is nothing better than a jar of homemade jam, wherever you feel like a […]
Fruit salad was the first dessert I ever prepared on my own. I can still picture myself as a kid, all excited about chopping up fruits and mixing them with whipped cream. Oh, and let me tell you about that whipped cream fiasco! Half of it ended up decorating the kitchen walls because, well, who […]
Growing up in Romania, summer always meant one thing to me: an abundance of fruits, and apricots were one of them. Those golden, sun-kissed fruits would appear in markets and on trees, signalling the start of my favourite season. Their sweet-tart flavour and juicy texture were irresistible. I still remember sitting in my grandma’s garden, […]
I still remember those Saturday summer mornings, when I would wake up with the sweet smell of boiled strawberries engulfing my room. I still vividly remember those large, big, white pots, on the stove, with the bright red strawberries bubbling almost aggressively inside. The kitchen itself was an oven, that’s how hot it was. My […]
The other day I made a delicious peach cake and had quite a few fruits left. I was standing there, staring at all this fruit, when suddenly it hit me – kompot! It took me right back to my childhood in Romania. The memories just came flooding back, and I knew exactly what to do […]
Let me tell you about one of my all-time favourite summer treats from back home in Romania. It’s this amazing Romanian peach cake that takes me right back to my childhood every time I make it. In Romania, summer is a time for fruity cakes and desserts because we usually cook with whatever fruits and […]
This delicious Romanian tuna and sweetcorn salad recipe was introduced quite late in my life, by my grandma’s sister. She used to come and visit at least once a week, and many times I would find both of them in the kitchen, talking, when I could come back from uni. My grandma would always wait […]
Summers in Romania are very hot. Sometimes 40 degrees Celsius hot. And there’s nothing better for a light lunch on a hot day than a Romanian summer salad, which is extremely refreshing. This Romanian summer salad recipe is very versatile and you can adjust it to your taste. The only recommendation I have is to […]
The Romanian cucumber salad is a great summer side dish, often made to accompany grilled meats or chicken dishes. Sometimes, it is the best choice for a Romanian barbecue. Because the cucumber is mostly water, this salad makes for a wonderful refreshing option when the weather is hot – and summers in Romania can get really hot. This is a recipe from […]