Spring is celebrated in many ways, whether by celebrating Easter, observing the spring equinox, or welcoming nature’s rebirth and the return of warm weather. Here is a list of 10 spring traditions from around the world that could inspire you to embrace the new season! Martisor (Romania) Martisor is celebrated […]
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Martisor is a Romanian tradition celebrated every year at the beginning of March, and it signifies the return of the spring season. On the first day of March, men give women small pieces of jewelry or charms (like brooches or pins) attached to a double red and white string as […]
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To me, there aren’t many things that could beat a snowy day in the mountains. I love waking up in a winter wonderland and planning my day according to the weather outside. And many times, that means going out in nature no matter how cold or windy it is. Or […]
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My grandmother used to make plum dumplings in the late summer and fall when she would find juicy and sweet plums everywhere on the outside markets in Bucharest. This recipe has Hungarian, German, and Romanian origins, and it’s filling enough to be served as a separate dish or as a […]
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If you love Christmas as much as I do, New York might be the best place to spend the most wonderful time of the year and to get into your festive spirit! However, Christmas in New York is magical, and there are so many things to do, so it may […]
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One of my dearest childhood memories is a beautiful summer day on my grandparents’ balcony. I was no more than ten years old, and reading on that balcony was one of my favorite summer activities. I looked at the blue sky while sitting on the sofa with a book in […]
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This year was the third time when I decided to bake the Cinnamon Stars Biscuits for Christmas, so you can imagine this has become one of our favorite recipes! First published by the royal pastry chefs in 2019, the Cinnamon Stars Recipe is not very complicated to make and brings […]
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Decorating with dried orange slices (or any other citrus) is one of my favorite festive Christmas activities. If you wonder how to dry orange slices, it’s so easy, and it also makes your kitchen smell heavenly! Dried orange slices can be used for Christmas decorations, many handmade projects, ornaments, garlands, […]
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With Christmas around the corner, this is the peak season for decorating your home! Every year I love gathering ideas for decorating my Christmas tree. And even though there are ornaments very dear to my heart that I always use, I try a new decorating theme every Christmas. So if […]
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Spinach Frittata is my go-to recipe when I want something fulfilling to eat, healthy, and ready in a couple of minutes. It’s a good recipe for breakfast and also for brunch. And lately, it’s been a favorite food for my almost two-year-old toddler, too! This recipe is so easy to […]
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The Roasted Eggplant Salad is one of the best appetizers in Balkan cuisine and a beloved Romanian recipe, prepared in every household, especially as a summer and fall dish. I remember walking the streets of Bucharest on a late summer morning, and the smell of roasted eggplants and peppers would […]
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September is my birthday month and the first month when I start to feel the fall coming slowly around (even though here in California, it is a bit different from Europe, and we don’t have all the fall signs so early in September). It is still the first month of […]
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Fall in San Francisco feels more like summer, but we can still feel the slight shift in the air that brings shorter days, cooler nights, and more colors in the trees. So yes, we have our kind of fall, too! September and October bring beautiful weather, high temperatures, and no […]
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