Halloween Blood Moon Cocktail Experience the mystique of Halloween with the captivating Hibiscus Blood Moon Cocktail. Crafted for two, it blends the enchanting hibiscus with the rich, blood-orange essence, complemented by a touch of cinnamon. Ideal for a hauntingly good time on Halloween night, this cocktail captures the spirit of the season. 4 oz. tequila (or your preferred spirit)2 oz. blood orange juice1.5 oz. lemon juice1 hibiscus tea bag...
Bram Stoker, Dracula
I dined on what they called ‘robber steak’—bits of bacon, onion, and beef, seasoned with red pepper, and strung on sticks, and roasted over the fire, in simple style of the London cat’s meat! Robber Steak – Räubersteak Robber Steak, also known as "Räubersteak" in German, is a traditional dish that is typically made with bits of bacon, onion, and beef, seasoned with red pepper, and strung on sticks before being...
Bram Stoker, Dracula
I had for breakfast more paprika, and a sort of porridge of maize flour which they said was ‘mamaliga’, and eggplant stuffed with forcemeat, a very excellent dish, which they call ‘impletata”. (Mem., get recipe for this also.) Maize Flour Porridge – mamaliga A porridge made from maize flour, also known as mămăligă. It is a traditional Romanian side dish that complements the rich and savory flavors of the...
Dracula, written by Bram Stoker in 1897, is a horror novel that has become a classic in literature and popular culture. The story follows the vampire Count Dracula as he moves from Transylvania to England in search of new blood and the efforts of a small group of people to stop him. The novel explores themes of good versus evil, the power of desire, and the concept of death. With its gothic setting and memorable characters, Dracula has become...
Bram Stoker, Dracula
I had for breakfast more paprika, and a sort of porridge of maize flour which they said was ‘mamaliga’, and eggplant stuffed with forcemeat, a very excellent dish, which they call ‘impletata”. (Mem., get recipe for this also.) Eggplant Impletata Impletata is a traditional Romanian dish, similar to a stuffed eggplant. This recipe will use ground meat as the filling. 2 large eggplants1 lb ground meat (pork, beef or a...
Bram Stoker, Dracula
I had for dinner, or rather supper, a chicken done up some way with red pepper, which was very good but thirsty. (Mem. get recipe for Mina.) I asked the waiter, and he said it was called 'paprika hendl’ and that, as it was a national dish, I should be able to get it anywhere along the Carpathians. Paprika Hendl Paprika Hendl is a traditional dish from Austria and Hungary. It is a roasted chicken dish that is marinated in...
