This was our 4th time visiting the island of Oahu in Hawaii! And maybe some of you are wondering why we’re not visiting the other islands, too. Well, we will do that at some point, of course. But we love Oahu so much, and we couldn’t say no to coming […]
Read MoreTag: What to eat where
Roasted Eggplant Salad Recipe (Salata de vinete)
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 […]
Read MoreDate Shake – the unofficial drink of Palm Springs
I discovered the Date Shake on one of my trips to Palm Springs, and since then, I’ve been captivated by its exotic, earthy, and caramelly flavor. So this year, after returning from Palm Springs, I decided it was time to give it a try and recreate the Date Shake recipe […]
Read MoreEasy Romanian Fruit Cake (Pandispan cu fructe)
This Fruit Cake was always present on the menu during summer in our house in Bucharest. My mother and grandmother used to make this fluffy and easy cake, and I think it was a must-do recipe for every family in Romania. Because the main ingredients are the fresh fruits, it’s […]
Read MoreIconic cafes in the world: Confeitaria Colombo in Rio de Janeiro
Confeitaria Colombo in Rio de Janeiro is not only a landmark of the Cidade Maravilhosa but also one of the most beautiful cafes in the world, besides Cafe Central in Vienna, Cafe de la Paix in Paris, or Caffe Greco, in Rome. A reminder of Rio de Janeiro’s glamorous colonial […]
Read MoreCaipirinha – Brazil’s Traditional Cocktail
Caipirinha is Brazil’s National Cocktail and one of the classic and well-known cocktails in the world. It’s the refreshing cocktail you can savor in Rio de Janeiro while sitting on one of the most famous beaches in the world, Copacabana or Ipanema Beach. What does Caipirinha mean? The name of Caipirinha […]
Read More