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...
Simple Handmade Fettuccine Recipe – No Machine Required!
Nothing screams Italian food like pasta, which is why when I was in Rome a couple of years ago, I leaped at the chance to take a cooking class on handmade fettuccine. The cozy cooking class was held in a charming family apartment that'd been lived in for generations, and the description claimed to provide an authentic experience with no machines or special equipment required. After that, my whole world opened up, and I was making fresh pasta left ... Read the Post...
Life Update: Georgia in the Pandemic, Valuable Lessons and Shemomechama
(Two of my favorite Georgian heroes carved into stone in the famous Sno Valley - Vazha Pshavela and Ilia Chavchavadze.) Hey! It's been a while :) First off, I just want to say that wherever you are in the world, I hope you're taking care during these absolutely bizarre and unpredictable times. A lot (and I mean a lot) has happened in the past year or so since I put together an update. I've been putting this post off because A.) I ... Read the Post...
