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...
Adjarian Khachapuri Recipe (Cheesy Georgian Bread Boat)
I originally posted this recipe back in May after trialing it several times - I have since trialed it even more times to create the ooey-ist, gooey-ist, most delicious Adjarian khachapuri. Here's the updated goods. Enjoy! Whether you've visited Georgia or are just looking to bring a little Caucasian splash to your dinner - I promise you won't regret this traditional Adjarian khachapuri recipe. I've been living in Tbilisi for just over a year ... Read the Post...
Ten Must-See Castles, Citadels and Fortresses to Visit in Romania
It's no secret that the whole of the Romanian countryside is covered with castles, fortresses, citadels, and ruins of every kind. Romania is a country chock full of history involving vibrant paleolithic sites, lost societies such as the Dacians, vicious impaling rulers like Vlad Tepes, Ottoman resistance, and so much more. Whether you're looking to explore long-forgotten, overgrown towers and squares or perfectly restored renaissance ... Read the Post...
