This website was created out of our deep desire to preserve the flavors and traditions of our Romanian heritage for our children and grandchildren. Our mother, Vio, who is the heart of our kitchen, has always been a gifted cook with a remarkable ability to transform simple ingredients into unforgettable meals.
As a young bride, she moved in with her in-laws and learned to cook side-by-side with family. She often tells us stories about a neighbor across the way—an exceptional cook—who became both a mentor and friend. Eager to learn, Vio absorbed every technique, every recipe, and every kitchen secret she could.
We, her daughters and granddaughters, grew up surrounded by the aroma of freshly cooked food filling our home—smells that now live in our memories as symbols of love, comfort, and tradition. Through watching her, helping her, and tasting her creations, we learned not only how to cook, but how to nourish a family with warmth and care.
Raised under the hardship of communist Romania, Vio fed her six children with creativity and wisdom, stretching every ingredient while never compromising on taste. Many of her recipes are humble, made from simple pantry staples, yet full of depth because of the way she worked with them.Today, we carry these recipes forward so that our own children and grandchildren—and anyone who longs for traditional, home-cooked food—can experience the flavors of our heritage.
Today, we carry these recipes forward so that our own children and grandchildren—and anyone who longs for traditional, home-cooked food—can experience the flavors of our heritage.
