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What is tea like in Romania

14 juin 2018 ( #tips, #advice, #review, #bucharest, #customs, #shopping, #tea, #advertising )

an apple tea at McCafe In Romania we call tea "ceai" and this word is very similar to the Chinese 茶 "cha2" where it originated from. Romanians have many different types of tea, and most of them are used as natural remedies. This means that most teas here...

Roasting eggplant - vegan friendly!

16 juillet 2018 ( #life lesson, #Cooking, #recipe, #life experience, #tips, #advice, #tricks, #health, #vegan, #food )

I have to post this, because for the first time I managed to roast eggplant in a way that worked, is healthy, and I actually enjoyed eating. Oh, and yea! It's vegan friendly! So i had these eggplants [aubergines] about to go bad. So wondered what to do...

Prayer note book

24 juin 2018 ( #life experience, #tips, #religion, #faith, #prayer, #praying, #helpful )

You probably know i have an interest in religion and praying -see this article and this one. disclaimer: I hope this entry inspires you to pray, be a more grateful and kind person. I want to mention that while I do mention God from the Bible, I will NEVER...

winter thoughts (2019)

29 janvier 2019 ( #adventures, #bucharest, #impressions, #life experience, #story, #winter, #snow )

Desolate. Naked bushes scattered on the shalow snow Make me feel as frozen as the air. The cold deserted scenery makes feel welcomed Others pay no attention - too much in a hurry to reach their destination This is how winter nests itself in our hearts. Everything...

Cultural events in Bucharest

15 octobre 2018 ( #bucharest, #impressions, #life experience, #adventures, #people, #culture, #event )

This blog entry is long overdue. At least a part of it. and at this point I'm not even sure I can still write it. but I have pictures i'd like to share ... or at least to keep safe somehow. So far, I have attended 2 cultural events in Bucharest. Or at...

Restrooms in Bucharest - clean? unique?

11 septembre 2018 ( #impressions, #advice, #review, #health, #tourist, #bucharest, #toilet )

All living creatures have needs, and being able to take care of them is important. We clearly generally know the type of public toilets we can come across in our home-towns. But how about when we're abroad, or in cities we don't know? I obviously haven't...

bullet journaling and cleaning

04 juin 2017 ( #advice, #bullet journaling, #cleaning, #life experience )

If you know me, you know I dislike cleaning the most. However, it's not something I can escape. Nobody can escape it. To make myself stick to a good cleaning routine I decided to use a bullet journal. It seems like it is a good way to keep people organized...

Sewing a Skirt from a Vintage Burda

28 mai 2022 ( #sewing, #DIY, #fashion, #Burda, #clothes, #upcycling, #minimal waste )

Hello, all! I don't know how many of you remember that last year I did something called Blog-March. There aren't many entries to check out, sadly. This year, I decided not to participate anymore. In this entry, i mentioned i made a green skirt, perfect...

i'll drink all the coffee

10 juin 2018 ( #advice, #tips, #Cooking, #coffee )

yes, i am cat. I'm addicted to coffee and most everyone who knows me, knows this about me. I'll drink coffee in almost any form, at any given hour, even right before going to bed. Yes coffee can be bad for me when I overdo it. I started to tame my addiction...

Refilled bell peppers

06 août 2014 ( #Cooking, #recipe, #main dish, #tips, #food, #advice )

Hello world~~~ Today's dinner will be "refilled bell peppers" with pork, carrots, and rice. People here love this dish, and so do I. This recipe calls for cooking both on medium heat and in the oven. It can be done all in the oven too, if you prefer....

Some money saving tips

13 mai 2018 ( #life experience, #advice, #life lesson, #tips, #cleaning )

Recently I started watching videos on finances and minimalism. I'm not good with money and I'm not a minimalist either ... well, not really. I guess, I decided to start learning about the mistakes I could be faced later on, or how to fix the ones I already...

One man's trash is another's treasure

06 novembre 2018 ( #adventures, #life experience )

I don't know why thrifting is (at least for some) addictive. If you don't know what thrifting is, let me tell you: buying pre-worn/used or second hand clothes and items. Gross? maybe a little bit, but once you give your clothes a good wash, who's going...

how to become your cat's favorite human

02 juillet 2017 ( #animals, #cats, #cleaning, #life experience, #pet training, #pets, #tips )

You might already know I own 2 cats, but I will talk about the younger one for he likes me a little more than the older one. You want to know a secret? You can also make your cat like you more than the rest of the family [if you have a cat, that is]....

Making soup? Easy!

18 novembre 2013 ( #Cooking, #soup, #recipe )

Winter is around the corner in this city. The weather is still mostly sunny, but it’s cold. There is no better excuse to warm up with some warm home-made soup, is there? Now I want to share with you a soup recipe I made and liked. I called it an “all-purpose”...

Oriental salad - Romanian version

13 décembre 2018 ( #Cooking, #recipe, #tips, #salad, #vegetarian, #food, #vegan )

I haven't posted a recipe in a very long time, i believe. I think it's time I shared something - a salad this time! It's easy to make, pretty good for the upcoming holidays, delicious in my opinion, and is also vegan friendly! Well, ok, what I'll share...

3 Romanian cakes

26 janvier 2020 ( #bucharest, #dessert, #food, #interpretation )

Hello World! The title says it all: today i want to show you 3 Romanian cakes. These cakes can be found in any cake shop and even at the supermarket. Or this was my experience so far. If you ever find yourself in Romania, I think you should try these...

Fool proof doughnuts

29 novembre 2020 ( #Cooking, #sweets, #dessert, #doughnuts, #donuts, #recipe )

Hello world~~ DISCLAIMER: This article was originally published back in 2013. I edited it once, to add another picture, because i though the presentation lacked a little. Now, in 2020, i remade these doughnuts, and i took more pictures. I want to add...

Praying - things we should know -

24 septembre 2017 ( #beliefs, #customs, #life experience, #love, #praying, #religion, #traditions )

Everyone makes mistakes, even me with my blog, and the things I post here. You can read about one such mistake here, if you're curious. It's not my place to judge people, but I think that if we want G-D to give us something, we must pray the right way,...

Freedom of speech ... who?

28 mars 2022 ( #life lesson, #advice, #impressions, #interpretation, #life experience, #people, #tips )

Sigh.. I just can't man, i just can't with people and their narrow minds... it's so frustrating these days because almost everyone and everywhere you turn, you're expected to be: politically correct be careful not to step on people's toes be mindful of...

At 13, they're STILL children

05 mai 2019 ( #business, #impressions, #life experience, #people, #advice, #warning, #about life )

This post was triggered by one of the youtubers I watch, but I would prefer NOT to name her. Back in February or so, she posted the video of her wedding day and the full name of her husband was (accidentally) revealed. This enabled the users of a certain...

What I read: the Texan in Tokyo blog

15 juin 2015 ( #comic books, #cultural difference, #japanese, #life experience, #review, #romance )

And you should too! This is my review for the Texan in Tokyo blog... and books. Too bad Grace gave up blogging. The site no longer exists :( "read" is past tense ;) DISCLAIMER: Bear in mind that some of the links in this post are affiliate links and if...

A disappointing school festival a la japonais in Bucharest

23 janvier 2019 ( #adventures, #bucharest, #impressions, #life experience, #people, #review )

So, first things first. This entry is WAAAAY overdue, oops, as the event took place in March 2018. I was so disappointed with it made me delaying talking about it. But I still have the pictures, and I think the idea was rather cute, though some might...

12 Ways To Improve Your Happiness Level

29 janvier 2015 ( #advice, #life lesson, #tips, #tricks, #Uncategorized )

Focusing on today and the present moment is essential if you want to look back on the positive experiences in your life. There are a few key tips which you should pay attention to in order to seize the moment. Pursue your hobbies and make new ones Most...

How to become a Dog Behaviorist

23 février 2015 ( #advice, #animals, #dogs, #pets, #tips )

Hello. Romania is not the place where anyone can just become anything they want without proper training. Of course, if there's a will there will be a way. This article was ordered by a client a very long time ago, but for some reason, things took a weird...

Going in the park. Take 2

16 juillet 2020

Hello everyone! As you all know, Romania was in the State of Emergency, aka martial law for about 2 months, because of 'Rona. This meant we couldn't go out anywhere, especially not in the park. I talked in this post about exploring the Carol Park in Bucharest,...

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