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A Culinary Tour Around the World: Romania


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Buna dimineata (good morning) and welcome to Romania, 'the last frontier', i.e., the last European nation to come of age. It's also said to be a 'nation of survivors'. Like many of its European neighbors, Romania's early history is scarred by foreign conquests and wars; its later history by a reign of communism. While I can't vouch for its accuracy, I found this write-up on the history, particularly as it relates to its 50-year rule under the dictator Ceausescu, to be very interesting reading. It helped me understand why the country is seemingly lagging in cultural development and modernization. However, since it is way behind the curve in tourism, it still represents value for travelers.

Romania is also a very 'colorful' country steeped in mystery. One thinks of Romania and automatically Count Dracula...vampirism...Transylvania...gypsies come to mind. For a peek into the culture of the gypsy communities, check out this and this. For the Dracula legend, check this. These articles are not only enlightening but fascinating.

Food and Culture
? The culture is very rich in tradition and folklore. 
? The language, unlike its Slovak neighbors, is Latin-based and considered one of the romance languages.
? Traveling in Romania today is said to be like traveling in western Europe in the 1940s.
? The country has 3000 towns and villages and all are no more than 40 miles apart.
? Romania produces 402 different types of wine and was rated #12 of 70 world producers in 2005. Who knew?
? Tuica, a strong potion, made from fruit is the national drink Noroc!


Fish and guests stink after three days. (Romanian proverb).


I had a difficult time with the cuisine in Romania and I must admit this dinner is not something I'd repeat. I saw a lot of recipes for stuffed cabbage, but I'd had my quota of cabbage in the first few stops. I also came across a lot of cake recipes (they must be good bakers) but, since I lack both the precision and patience gene, baking has always been my Achilles' heel.

This noodle recipe called for serving it with caramelized apples, but did not include instructions so I just pan grilled a few slices with butter and some grated nutmeg and then sprinkled thyme to marry it with the herb in the meat.

Conclusion: All in all, I was left with a lot of bowls, fry pans, and pots to clean -- and, sadly, not a satisfying meal. It could have been the "chef-ess" had a bad day in the kitchen or, it's just not my proverbial cup of tea. I hope some of my travelmates will show up to Romania and do the cuisine the justice I'm sure it deserves.

Next Stop: Ethiopia, on or about Feb 23. Round-up Feb 25. 






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