Broiled Eggplant Salad
From the same book, Romanian Cookery, printed by House of Guides, I will present you today a new romanian appetizer, very used in the summer time as a light meal, refreshing and tasty. We are like it so much that, in september when the eggplant is harvesting, we are preparing it but without salt an onion and frozing it. In december and january , we are using it preparing fresh eggplant salad.
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Multicultural Transylvania part one
MULTICULTURAL TRANSYLVANIA Transylvania is a multicultural area. From some points of view I can say that it is like Europe. Coming in this region of Romania called Transylvania, which is the womb of our nation and our language, is like you came to visit Europe. To be short I will explain you why Transylvania is a mini Europe.
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Poienari citadell
Poienari was a very small fortress having a garrison no bigger than 15 people. It is situated in the valley of the Arges river on a hill. It is a very strange place to place a fortification so strategically speaking the citadel does not defend a pass but only the treasure of the country and the family of the ruler, as a last point of resistance in case of invasion.
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Bucharest part one
The capital of Romania is first documented for the first time in 1462 during the time of Radu cel Frumos brother of Vlad the Impaler.It first, became the capital of Romania in 1859 when Alexandru Ioan Cuza established the capital of the new state Romania in Bucharest.
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March traditions in Romania 2.
We are continouing our series about romanian traditions in the month of march with another traditions which are taking place in this month. Following our series you will observ that almost in every month we have something to celebrate, even it is a saint or a religious celebrations every month has something to do to our customs and traditions.
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Mucenici. A traditional romanian dessert.
Mucenici is a traditional romanian dessert that is made only once a year on March 9th. Mucenici are made for the religious celebration of the 40 Martyrs of Sevastia. More about this religious celebration you can find in our article Romanian March Traditions 2.
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Differences between the Christian Orthodox and Roman Catholics
In this article I want to tell you, that, in between the catholic and the orthodox religions the differences are not too many. We talk about the religious differences. It was happened because the fact that the pope wanted to much power only for him, and from here started all the separation.
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March traditions in Romania 1.
March – is the first month of spring, the month when the weather begin to warm and the nature became alive and colourfull. It is called by the people “Martisor”Important celebration of March are:The Friday of St. Toader on March 1-st and MartisorThe International Day of Womens March 8-thThe St. Martirs on March 9-thThe Good News on March 25-th
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Things about romanians
More interesting things about us you can find here. At first sight, particularly in the cities, Romania might seem to differ little from western democracies. People spend time with family and friends, are nationally if not devoutly religious and enjoy shopping, sports and socializing.
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Curtea de Arges
At Curtea de Arges, placed at approx. 200 km north-west of Bucharest you will find, not only the place of the first capital of Valachia, but also a beautifull church of the Monastery Curtea de Arges. The church was built originally in 1512 and then repaired and renovated around 1900 by the King Carol I .
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