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These 5 Romanian treats that remind us of our childhood

We all know these days like no other, or as soon as we wake up, our whole body reminds us of flavors sometimes long forgotten.

The smell of the pancakes that our mother made for us for some, the flavor of an ice cream eaten during holidays for others. We all have flavors, or particular products that make us fall into nostalgia.

Many Romanians in the diaspora also feel this nostalgia for treats, often few in number during their childhood. They are happy to find them now, and cherish them, because they remind them of a not so distant past. ?

We will try to review them, or at least to present 5 of them, throughout this short article.

Romanian treats #1 Eugeni

Eugenia Original Biscuit With Cacao- 36gr

“Eugenia” is a so-called “sandwich” cookie, usually containing a cocoa or vanilla cream. it has been produced for more than 70 years. It is one of the rare biscuits that existed during the communist era, and which has been able to stay on the market, and even now reinvent itself with new flavors, closer to those of today’s flavors.

Romanian treats #2 Rom chocolate bar

Rom senzatii tari romanesti

Born in 1964 during the communist era, Rom chocolate is a chocolate stick with a rum aroma. It is a very committed brand that has been able to vibrate and make the country vibrate to the rhythm of its advertising campaigns linked to the country’s news.

Romanian treats #3 The brioche called cozonac

brioche a la creme de cacao noix et raisins secs cozonac cu crema de cacao nuci si stafide paste romania

Cozonac is a traditional Romanian cake, whose aroma fills the houses especially at Easter and Christmas. The recipe is often passed down in families from generation to generation. cozonac reminds every Romanian of family childhood memories, especially since it is linked to culinary rituals and major religious festivals that punctuate the year.

Romanian treats #4 Halva, or also called sunflower cake

halva

The halva is a dough made from sugar and sunflower cream. This dessert is extremely fragrant and particularly appeals to lovers of sunflower seeds and Asian flavors. Nevertheless, its sweet taste and its vegan composition allow it to be appreciated by the greatest number.

Romanian treats #5 Corn soufflés or pufuleti

curly oignon et creme pufuleti gusto ceapa si smantana corn puf onion and sour cream

The halva is a dough made from sugar and sunflower cream. This dessert is extremely fragrant and particularly appeals to lovers of sunflower seeds and Asian flavors. Nevertheless, its sweet taste and its vegan composition allow it to be appreciated by the greatest number.

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