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Panis Quadratus – an ancestor of today's bread

• Panis Quadratus, the characteristic bread of the Roman Empire from the period of antiquity, discovered in Pompeii during archaeological excavations. • Farrell Monaco, a Canadian food archaeologist, has carried out extensive research at Pompeii, focusing...

"To pies ahead! "- the history of the pastry recipe loved by many of us

• Pies, with various fillings and in various shapes, have been considered emblematic of many cultures throughout history. If here, in the Moldavian area, the "thigh-n-brău" pie is a defining dish,...

Cinnamon – prized for centuries

• Cinnamon has always occupied an important place in consumer preferences. With its unmistakable aroma, it is an ideal spice in any season, used both in culinary recipes and in cosmetic preparations. Cinnamon is...

Oats – at first a controversial food

• Oats are one of the healthiest grains, containing numerous nutrients that should not be missing from a balanced diet. • Although it is often eaten for breakfast with milk,...

The water mills from Rudăria – the beauty of nature at the service of people

• The water mills that adorn the course of the Rudăria river are a fascinating destination both for the beauty of the area and for the traditional architectural ingenuity. • "At the mill with a blizzard of thoughts / I'm grinding...

The first cookbook printed in Romanian - recipes full of the charm of a bygone era

• The first cookbook printed in Romanian appeared in Iași, in 1841, under the title "Boyer's Cookbook - 200 recipes for cooking, cakes and other household chores". In the year...

Famous places – Gerstner in Vienna

• Wrapped in chocolate or marzipan, with various fillings and flavor mixes, with an increasingly tempting appearance, European desserts satisfy the demands and requirements of any consumer. We present to you a local...

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