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  ROMANIAN RESTAURANT IN DALLAS
The difference Romanian cuisine makes resides first of all in its local specificity; it is an extension and a reflection of this country's history and geography.
The Romanian cuisine is the result of centuries of clashes between major interests over a small country located on the boundaries of three empires: the Ottomans, the Austro-Hungarians and the Russians besides the numerous Tatar incursions in the land.
Constantin’s is the place where Romanians come to experience the taste that brings back memories of home cooking and where first time encounters with the Romanian cuisine become a sweet addiction.
www.constantins.com /public_html/index.php?obj=romanian_cuisine   (621 words)

  
 Traditional cuisine
In the course of its evolution, the Romanian language, a language that is very sensitive to meanings and nuances, has recorded in the golden stock of its vocabulary the word ospitalitate (hospitality) which is derived from oaspete (guest), a word in its turn akin to ospat (feast) and ospetie.
This region’s cuisine is influenced by the French gastronomy.
This is the region stretching between the Danube and the Black Sea, where the gourmet is tempted by a cavalcade of flavours and tastes belonging to the Romanian cuisine with Greek, Turkish, Tartar and Bulgarian influences.
www.rouemb.cz /cuisine.html   (2788 words)

  
 Romanian cuisine - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Romanian cuisine is diverse, blending the dishes of the several traditions which it has come into contact with, as well as maintaining its own character.
It has been greatly influenced by Balkan cuisine but also includes influences from the cuisines of other neighbours, such as Germans, Serbians, and Hungarians.
An exhaustive study of Romanian cuisine is very hard to make, because under the same food name are sometimes included products which can hardly belong to the same category.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Romanian_cuisine   (514 words)

  
 Romanian Cuisine by Donald H. — nutrition, food, romanian | Gather
Romanian cuisine consists of a mixture of ancient dishes Some of these originated in the Roman-Dacian historical period.
Oftentimes it is the very simplicity of a dish that contributes to the confusion of its cuisine of origin.
Romanian cuisine is one of flavor and palate pleasing satisfaction.
www.gather.com /viewArticle.jsp?articleId=281474976754835   (934 words)

  
 Romanian Americans
Eighty percent of the population nominally belong to the Romanian Orthodox Church, and approximately ten percent are Catholics of the Byzantine Rite.
Romanian cuisine is savory, flavorful, and stimulating to the appetite.
Romanian American Catholics vehemently opposed the suppression of their church in Romania beginning in 1948, when bishops and priests were arrested and murdered, and church property was confiscated.
www.everyculture.com /multi/Pa-Sp/Romanian-Americans.html   (8693 words)

  
 FOOD, DRINK, WINES
The Romanian cuisine is greatly appreciated by those who have had the opportunity to sample it on the spot.
The Romanian cuisine can be divided according to different regions : for example, the Moldavian cuisine with its old traditions using sour‑cream, the Transylvanian which specializes in sweetened sauces and spices and the Oltenian which savors soups, meat and fish, as well as highly spiced dishes.
Resides these regional aspects, the Romanian cuisine is also influenced by the seasons : summer brings an abundance of fruits and vegetables, while in winter there are very few, except, of course, for canned and preserved varieties.
www.travelnet.co.il /Romania/09-Food-Drinks-Wines.htm   (1601 words)

  
 Discover Romania - While in Romania
It is a cuisine influenced by repeated waves of different cultures: the ancient Greeks, with whom Romanians traded; the Romans, who gave the country its name; the Saxons, who settled in southern Transylvania; the Turks, who for centuries dominated Romania; as well as Slavic and Magyar neighbors.
Romanians love meat, so grilled or spit-roasted pork, chicken or beef are in great demand, served with potatoes and fresh vegetables.
When a Romanian man is introduced to a woman, he will probably kiss her hand, strictly avoiding her eyes.
www.discoveringromania.ro /tourism/info_travelers3.php   (2923 words)

  
 Window to Romania - Romanian Cuisine of Traditional Recipes and Dishes, retete   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Although many claim that there is no such thing as Romanian Cuisine, during the last centuries the Romanians found and refined their own style in the kitchen.
The Romanian cuisine contains sometimes, ancient dishes, of which some belong to the Dacian-Roman era.
The titles of some of the recipes might not sound appetizing, most of you might skip an "yuck" or an "ewww" but I can assure you, the Romanian cuisine is one of the tastiest and most appetizing.
www.windowtoromania.org /recipes.asp   (322 words)

  
 Essay: Romanian Cuisine - Coursework.Info
ROMANIAN CUISINE In our world, countries are not only different for their languages but also for their cuisine.
One of the most ancient cuisines belongs to Romania, an east European country close to the Black Sea.
The freshness of the food and its traditional recipes are the two major differences between Romanian and western cuisine.
coursework.info /A2_and_A-Level/.../Romanian_Cuisine_L11701.html   (255 words)

  
 Wikinfo | Borscht   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
In Ukrainian, Belarusian and Polish cuisine, the potatoes and cabbage are both optional.
In Mennonite cuisine, borscht refers generically to soup and may not have beets at all.
In Romanian cuisine, borscht does not necessarily include beetroot, but often refers to any soup which is sour, as well as the ingredient used for souring (fermented wheat bran).
www.wikinfo.org /wiki.php?title=Borsch   (270 words)

  
 Medieval tourism, travel to Romania, painted monasteries, Sighisoara, Moldova   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Romanians have a long tradition for monastic life.
Some of the most beautiful Romanian monasteries were built in the fifteen century, by one of the most revered Romanian kings, Stephan the Great of Moldavia.
For Romanians Young Of Heart on a Queste for the Olde Ways, there be no better destination than Ye Medieval Festival in Sighisoara.The Saxon town background is unrivaled as a setting for fully costumed re-enactors.
www.medieval-tourism.com   (788 words)

  
 travel iasi   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
By uniting all the Romanian territories some of which had been under foreign rule: Basarabia, Bucovina, Banat and Transilvania, the Great Union was accomplished in Alba lulia on December 1st, 1918.
The great scholars of the 17th century - "the golden age" of Romanian culture - namely Grigore Ureche, Miron Costin and later Ion Neculce, wrote most of their works in the city or not far from it and the great European fame scholar Dimitrie Cantemir also linked his name to the capital of Moldova.
With a patrimony comprising many archaeological sites, memorial houses remaining of Romanian great writers such as Eminescu, Creanga, Alecsandri, Sadoveanu, about 6900 historical; and architectural monuments, precious vestiges of Romanian culture and civilization, the county of Iasi is considered a "museum" county in Romania.
members.tripod.com /torgeirm/travel_iasi.htm   (2100 words)

  
 Romania / Bibliography / Taste of Romania by Nicolae Klepper
Here is a real taste of both Old World and modern Romanian culture in a unique book that combines more than 140 tasty traditional recipes with enchanting examples of Romania's folklore, humor, art, poetry, and proverbs.
The central characteristics of Romanian cuisine is its great variety.
It is a cuisine influenced by endless waves of invaders: the Greeks, with whom Romanians traded; the Turks, who for centuries occupied provinces that are now part of Romania; as well as Slavic, Germanic and Magyar neighbors.
www.tkinter.smig.net /Romania/References/TastOfRomania   (590 words)

  
 Romanian-ckbk-art
This is the translation of a seventeenth century Romanian cookbook, entitled "The Book where I write dishes of fish, crayfish, oysters, snails, vegetables, salads and other dishes for fast and non-fast days.
This translation, however imperfect (as Romanian is not a language I master very well) aims at correcting to a small extent this situation.
It is often used in Romanian cuisine as a wrapping) coated with fresh butter, and roasted on a spit, adding a vase underneath, to recuperate the liquid and fat that will trickle down.
www.florilegium.org /files/FOOD-MANUSCRIPTS/Romanian-ckbk-art.html   (16192 words)

  
 Romania - Eating the Romanian Way   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Pork served with potato is cotlet and a basic salad without greens is very common.
Romanians like a form of bacon known as slanina.
Romanians enjoy good wine and the country makes excellent white and red wines from many of its famous vineyards.
www.cp-pc.ca /english/romania/eating.html   (295 words)

  
 Bucatarie româneasca   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Se fac sarmale în toate regiunile, iar renumele lor a depasit de multa vreme granitele tarii, trecând pâna si peste ocean, caci pot fi gasite si aici, sub denumirea de "cigarettes aux choux".
C'est inimaginable de visiter la Roumanie sans manger au moins une fois les fameux "mititei" (les tout petits), dont l'arôme, aux soirs d'été, lorsque le cabaretier a sorti ses tables sur le trottoir, embaume l'air bleu aux sons d'un tympanon, d'un violon ou de la flûte de Pan.
Quoique le nom a une résonance turque, c'est une spécialité de la cuisine roumaine.
www.adhoc-roumanie.com /bucatarierom.html   (5492 words)

  
 Famous Romanian Food   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Although relatively expensive by Romanian standards, especially for the type of food...
As wine goes well with food, you can try the white and red Romanian wines of the famous vineyards of Murfatlar, Cotnari, Jidvei, Dealu Mare, Odobesti and Valea Calugareasca because they are excellent.
Eleuthera,The coastal mountains.Tasting the specific traditional food, which is of course, the Romanian plate: ham, spiced cottage cheese, onion, sausages, bacon, mosaic salami.
romania.soundclicksecrets.net /1/Famous-Romanian-Food.html   (454 words)

  
 Dear Dining Philosophers,
Come join The Dining Philosophers for Romanian food on the 19th of October.
For a taste of Romanian hospitality, we are heading to a Romanian restaurant this Saturday.
She has sent us a Romanian cuisine dictionary which you will find at the end of this e-mail.
poisson.usc.edu /~sinha/files/personal/dp_files/prev_events/romanian.htm   (250 words)

  
 eG Forums -> Romania   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
I heard from a lot of Romanians that their wine was great, but I did not have a single glass of Romanian wine that I found drinkable, much less good.
A Romanian told me that they were famous for their good vegetables, but this came shortly after a comment about their great wine, so I mostly discounted it.
We were served Romanian food with a slightly greek feel, which was not exceptional, but certainly provided a more interesting range of flavors than most of the food in Romania.
forums.egullet.org /index.php?showtopic=5025   (3289 words)

  
 Eastern European cuisine - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Eastern European cuisine is the cuisine of Eastern Europe.
Since the cuisine of a country is strongly influenced by its climate, however, the term is of limited usefulness.
While Eastern German cuisine, Polish cuisine and Russian cuisine show many similarities, they differ considerably from the cuisines of the Balkan peninsula, for instance.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Eastern_European_cuisine   (92 words)

  
 Romanian Cuisine   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Traditional Romanian dishes, such as the Romanian mamaliga (polenta) and ciorba (sour soup), as well as a variety of soufflés, sautés, charcuterie, pies, cakes, and more.
Romanian cuisine :) Visited Romania few days ago and was impressed with their cuisine...
Romanian cuisine is diverse, blending the dishes of several traditions which it came into contact with, as well...
romania.soundclicksecrets.net /3/Romanian-Cuisine.html   (609 words)

  
 Reviews on The Art of Romanian Cooking
The chapter on Romanian Puddings, both savory and sweet is worth the price of the book alone, especially for anyone who grew up with these dishes.
The Tartars are just one ingredient in the rich history of Romanian cuisine.
The biggest influence on this valuable (and delicious) book, though, is author Sperber, a doctor who is a research fellow in London who started by jotting down her mother's and grandmother's specialties and then used her impressive research abilities to bring the entirety of the cuisine to life.
www.freewebs.com /romaniancooking/reviewC.htm   (284 words)

  
 Romanian European World Cuisines Cooking Home
Playfuls.comEU's Barroso gives go-ahead to new Romanian commissionerRaw Story, MA - Oct 30, 2006Brussels- European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso on Monday approved the appointment of Romanian European affairs minister Leonard Orban as the...
BBC NewsSpain to restrict Romanian, Bulgarian workers' access to job...International Herald Tribune, France - 10 hours agoMADRID, Spain Spain will not give Romanians and Bulgarians free access to its job market when the two countries join the European Union in January, but plans...
Romanian witches hire English teachersIndependent Online, South Africa - 10 hours agoRomanian witches are hiring English teachers so they can cash in on the country's European Union's entry by targeting new clients.
www.iaswww.com /ODP/Home/Cooking/World_Cuisines/European/Romanian   (500 words)

  
 GoHastings.com 
Catalan Cuisine, the definitive guide to the food, wine, and customs of Catalonia, a province located in northeastern Spain, contains more that 200 recipes and a wealth of information about the regions history, language, and culture.
From this vantage point, Anne Willan -- long known as an authority on French regional cuisine, on food history, and on classic French cooking -- has written a personal book, elegantly interweaving chapters on her life in the chateau with journeys out into the surrounding landscape.
Nicolae Klepper's "Taste Of Romania" showcases Romanian cuisine which was historically developed with influences from its many invaders as well as from the cuisine of its Slavic, Germanic, and Magyar neighbors.
www.gohastings.com /Catalog/Features/ShowFeatureFS.asp?page=350&lines=no   (1024 words)

  
 The Austin Chronicle Food: What Does Business During the Day and Doesn't Suck?: Drakula's Romanian cuisine is all ...
However, to people who are fearful of reinforcing negative cultural stereotypes, the near exclusive association of a legendary blood-drinking vampire with Romanian nationality is a persistent and annoying blueprint for development.
Many Romanians bristle over the fact that the real-life figure Vlad the Impaler (aka Dracula) is only superficially understood outside Romania, just as its culture, customs, and cuisine are little known to most outsiders.
If you've never tried this country's cooking (or even if you have), the Romanian sampler plate, an appetizer, is a good means to get acquainted with the flavors and spices of the cuisine.
www.austinchronicle.com /gyrobase/Issue/story?oid=oid:301868   (709 words)

  
 While in Romania: bus, train, public transportation, car rental. Tips for Travelers. ROMANIA - Official Travel and ...
Instead of having a heavy (meat) dish for lunch, try some delicious Romanian cheese and vegetables, especially during the warm summers.
If one refuses what a host offers to eat or drink, this will often be taken as a polite refusal by guest who really means to say "yes." If you want to refuse the offer find a polite excuse and say it firmly or ask for a replacement.
All gifts should be wrapped, but many Romanians might not unwrap their gifts in your presence.
www.romaniatourism.com /while.html   (2553 words)

  
 Online Personal Albums by Irina - VirtualTourist.com
The multitude of combinations, the richness of the tastes, the variety of first courses, second courses and deserts, the constant "must do's" and the doors open to imagination and invention are speaking for themselves.
As much as vocabulary (see travelogue "The Sense of Tragedy"), cuisine is a mirror which memorize each and every reflection of a foreign influence.
I will first offer you the recipe - the "ideal" one - meaning that this is my favorite, the most complex and tasty of all of the numerous regional variants of this Romanian traditional dish.
members.virtualtourist.com /m/tt/388a   (1325 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Taste of Romania: Its Cookery and Glimpses of Its History, Folklore, Art, Literature, and Poetry (New ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Originating from the Turkish meze, the Romanian mezeluri, a variety of cold and hot appetizer dishes, is a popular starter, and can be as simple or as elaborate as you wish.
To be honest, I had never heard of Romanian cuisine before and picked up the book on a whim.
But Romanian cuisine has so many other flavors that I constantly see neglected, yet they are the easiest to include in a balanced diet...
www.amazon.com /Taste-Romania-Literature-Hippocrene-Cookbooks/dp/0781807662   (1674 words)

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