Oh, ostri. You chunky, spicy, hearty thing, you. From kharcho to lobio to chkhirtma to ajapsandali and back again, Georgia knows a thing or two when it comes to soups and stews. And ostri is king. While not found in the same popularity as those mentioned above, it's easily in my top five favorite Georgian dishes. This ostri recipe especially perfect this time of year when it's freezing cold out. Tbilisi has already had snow twice, and we are ... Read the Post...
Karavanly: The Ultimate Georgian Travel Tour You Never Knew You Needed
Gamarjoba! Earlier this Summer amid all the craziness that is 2020, I was invited along on a sponsored trip by Karavanly to help promote my favourite place in the entire world - Georgia. June, July and August were sort of the sweet spot for Georgia during the pandemic. By that time, we hadn't had any huge qualms with the virus compared to our European and Asian neighbours. Late September and early October on have seen a massive uptick in cases ... Read the Post...
This Papanasi Recipe Will Satisfy All Your Romanian Cravings
Papanasi. The holy grail of all things Romanian + doughnut. This delicious Romanian dessert is made with a dough formed mostly by cottage cheese. It's then fried and topped with fresh smetana (sour cream) and runny jam. Simple but drool-worthy. It's also got all the characteristics I love about Romanian food; it's dense, comforting and full of character. Which is why I eat way too many of them and have consequently created a step by step papanasi ... Read the Post...
Most Haunted Places in Edinburgh to Get Your Spooky Kicks
It's no secret that the Scottish capital is home to more than a few paranormal mysteries. Widely considered to be one of the world's most haunted cities, it's bursting at the seams with great ghost stories of every variety. Edinburgh is a city that comes with a long and grizzly history that's lent itself to a shocking amount of bone-chilling mysteries and paranormal thrills. Whether you're a local looking for some Halloween spooks, plan to visit ... Read the Post...