Category: general

The great joy of this football championship is (with the exception of the victory with Ukraine), for me, the gastronomic battle between the supporters. The culinary frenzy started by the Swiss with their thematic hats and the slogan "fondue better than goulash" was continued by two identical, symbolic gestures: the Albanians who broke spaghetti in front of kneeling Italians from [...]

Lucian Dragomir, organic vegetable producer from Brașov, explains the correct parities of fruit and sugar to make the best liqueurs. "Cherry, cherry, raspberry, nutty, tanned, hazelnut, pickled, apricot, corked, tender, horned, dudated, sour, ruzincata (brownish), strawberry.... There is almost no fruit that bears fruit in Romania that cannot be transformed with the help [...]

Crama Domeniile Alexandrion Rhein 1892, part of Alexandrion Group, member of Nawaf Salameh Family Office, opened its doors for wine lovers from Romania and abroad. The moment was marked by the launch of the DAR 1892 range of wines, during the event organized at the winery in Gura Vadului commune (Prahova county), Dealu Mare region. With a […]

Tomatoes, scientifically known as Solanum lycopersicum, have a long and fascinating history. Originating in the mountainous regions of South America, especially in the area of present-day Peru and Ecuador, tomatoes were first cultivated by the ancient civilizations of Central and South America. The Aztecs (today's Mexico) and other Mesoamerican peoples […]

In an election week like this, two topics with a nationalist tone and that have nothing to do with the political speeches of the extremist parties hardly made room (even by chance). The ultra-nationalism promoted by such parties is only manipulative and easily digestible by masses of voters hungry for sensationalism and buckets of sugar and oil. If […]

Much has been written about communism; probably not enough, but it was written. The years after '89 were somewhat widowed by a consistent bibliography, only the last years seem somewhat more fruitful with memories from the cradle of our recent democracy. Today, the guest is Lucian Dragomir: For me, the 90s, related to food, drink and other good practices/manners, have […]

"Courage Ahead: You Are Welcome!" Authentic and tasty cuisine, stemming from all historical and geographical influences, wines and other autochthonous drinks with personality, events and contemporary Romanian lifestyle – this is the axis and slogan on which the latest communication initiative to promote Romania to the national public is carried out and international – [...]

An initiative group made up of experts in gastronomy demand, through an open letter addressed to Amazon, that some books about Romanian gastronomy marketed by this company be changed from Gastronomy to Fantasy. The initiative was initiated by the culinary journalist Cosmin Dragomir, by the publisher of the vinul.ro magazine - Cezar Ioan (both initiators of the Law […]

The carrot, with its roots deep in history, is one of the most famous and cultivated vegetables in the world. Surprisingly to many, the carrot was not always orange in color. This nutritious vegetable has come a long evolutionary way, having a colorful history - literally and figuratively. This article explores the fascinating journey of the carrot […]

Cauliflower is a highly versatile and nutritious vegetable, prized in cuisines around the world for its unique texture and health benefits. This article explores the fascinating history of cauliflower, its origins, as well as the impressive diversity of varieties available. Cauliflower has its origins in the Mediterranean region and Asia Minor, being cultivated for the first time [...]