Romanian Food Festival-Dallas

Last weekend we had the opportunity to attend a Romanian food festival here in Dallas. We got word of this event last year but were unable to attend because we were actually in Romania, so we made a point to attend this year. To be honest with you I really had no idea what to expect. Romania isn't exactly known as a culinary juggernaut. Below are pictures that tell the rest of the story (note: not all of these pictures were taken by us, we tend to forget to photograph our happenings).

The event was hosted by St. Mary's Romanian Orthodox Church - or according to Noah, a castle.

Here is an inside look:



There was tradition dancing and singing.

  

At one point there was even a group conga line that I unfortunately or purposefully missed out on.

The best part of the event though was the food. There were two items that I could have eaten my weight in, Sarmale and Cabbage Rolls. Below is what it looks like and though it might not look that appealing it was pretty amazing.



The desert in our opinion was pretty hit or miss. I do think that desert in other countries isn't as sweet, chocolately, buttery, sugary or whatever in America, so it probably just takes getting use too.


Overall it was a really great time. We actually spent most of it with friends who live on campus with us and who are actually Romanian and they showed us the ropes. As great of a time as we had, we are looking forward to actually experience this entire culture and living there day in day out.

Here I am pigging out and Sam caught mid conversation.



Ezra enjoyed it... I think.