The Carpathian Mountains are an imposing presence in Romania’s landscape. It intertwines many cultures to create a distinct cuisine. Irina Georgescu grew up under Communist regime and her family learned to improvise in the kitchen because food was often scarce. Her first cookbook is “ Carpathia .”
Traditional dishes are important to Romanians, says Irina Georgescu. They’re featured in her cookbook, “Carpathia.” Photo courtesy of Interlink Publishing