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Jars of homemade Romanian fruit preserves on a table
Lifestyle

How to Make Romanian Fruit Preserves: Dulceață and Gem

Learn the difference between dulceață and gem, the fruits Romanians love most, and a simple method for making your own preserves at home.
Glass jars of homemade vegetable spread beside roasted peppers and aubergines on a rustic kitchen table
Lifestyle

Zacuscă Season: How Romanian Households Preserve Autumn in a Jar

Every autumn, kitchens across Romania fill with the smell of roasting aubergines and peppers. Here is how zacuscă is made, and how to enjoy it.