Mira'"Mira's Family Cooking: Around the World

09/03/2026

09/03/2026

Hey friends! First, thank you for being here. Please like and follow my page. You may notice my fun accent and deep voice 😅 very similar to Arnold's because we are from neighboring countries in Eastern Europe. I'm from Crazy Beautiful Romania! 😍
Today, I want to share a pro tip: I don't wear gloves when working with dough. Feeling the dough with your hands tells you if it needs more flour, water, or just more kneading. Plus, the warmth of your hands helps the dough turn out smoother and more elastic. Today I'm making plăcintă cu brânză, a savory cheese pie.
Find the recipe in the comments. I hope you enjoy it. If you try it, I'd love to see your results. Please like, share, and leave a comment to let me know what you'd like next. Have a blessed day.

09/02/2026

Come with me this Friday at 5:30 at The Mary C. O'Keefe Cultural Arts Center
—step by step, I will guide you on how to make Romanian rustic bread, and together we’ll also make Italian tomato bruschetta. We’ll eat, enjoy, and socialize together, savoring life a little like in the Blue Zones. And right now, for every three classes you purchase, you’ll receive a homemade organic banana bread with nuts, made with love.
I send everyone pozitive vibes.
Life is good 😘

09/01/2026

Hey guys, come learn something special with me this Friday at 5:30. I'll show you step by step how to bake a rustic Romanian bread - all the dough tips, all the little secrets I've learned, and we'll also make the original Italian bruschetta with garlic, tomatoes, olive oil, and fresh basil. It's simple, it's fun, and it's super delicious. I really hope to see you there.
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08/31/2026

A Taste of South Korea:
Hey, guys, we lived in South Korea for two and a half years, and my son was born there.
This is one of the many reasons South Korea has a special place in my heart.
really enjoy the food, and I try my best to learn some amazing dishes.
Preparing Samgyetang: A Nourishing Recipe
One of our favorite dishes is Samgyetang, Korean ginseng chicken soup.
You take a small whole chicken, rinse it well, then stuff it with a little bit of soaked sticky rice, 4 to 6 garlic cloves, 2 or 3 dried jujubes, and a piece of ginseng root.
Tie the legs, place it in a pot, cover with water, and simmer gently for about an hour to an hour and a half until the chicken is super tender.
Serve it steaming hot with chopped green onions and a little salt and pepper on the side. It's simple, nourishing, and feels like a warm hug in a bowl.

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08/31/2026

I’m so proud of my daughter, Daciana! She has worked so hard beside me as my assistant, and now she’s earned the chance to lead her very own class. She’ll continue to be my assistant, and in her class, I will be her assistant while she leads. She’ll be teaching kids ages7 to 16, how to make banana pudding and homemade cinnamon rolls in a fun, safe environment. Our kids’ classes are about so much more than cooking. We cook, we laugh, we play games, we make new friends and build real memories together, just like the values we see in the Blue Zones. If you have children or grandchildren who would enjoy baking, please send them to Daciana’s class. Let’s encourage our kids to create, connect, and spend time together. Class details are coming very soon. Please follow our page, share this post, and help us spread the word. A special thank you to The Mary C. O'Keefe Cultural Arts Centerfor providing a beautiful, safe, and welcoming space where kids can learn, laugh, make friends, and grow together.

08/30/2026

Nothing brings people together quite like the smell of fresh bread coming out of the oven.
🇷🇴 Romanian Rustic Bread & 🇮🇹 Italian Bruschetta
Join me for a hands-on cooking class where we bring together my Romanian roots and my love for Italian cuisine.
In Romania, bread is much more than food. Bread is part of our history, our traditions, and our family table. For generations, it has represented hospitality, gratitude, and togetherness. The Romanian tradition of welcoming guests with “pâine și sare” — bread and salt — is a beautiful symbol of respect and friendship.
In this class, you’ll get your hands in the dough and learn how to make a beautiful Romanian rustic bread from scratch. My recipes are simple, traditional, and easy to recreate in your own kitchen.
And we won't stop there! 🍅🫒 We'll travel from Romania to Italy and turn our freshly baked bread into delicious Italian bruschetta, topped with fresh tomatoes, olive oil, and classic Italian flavors.
On the menu:
🥖 Romanian Rustic Bread
🍅 Traditional Italian Bruschetta
🫒 Fresh tomatoes & olive oil
🇷🇴 Romanian bread traditions and stories
🇮🇹 A little taste of Italy
👩‍🍳 Hands-on bread-making techniques
You’ll learn, cook, eat what you make, and leave with the skills to bring these traditions to your own family table.
📍 Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Arts Center — Ocean Springs
🕠 Friday, September 4th at 5:30 PM
Two cultures. Two traditions. One table. 🇷🇴🥖❤️🍅🇮🇹
Come cook with me and discover why sometimes the simplest foods have the greatest stories.
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08/29/2026

Her grandson brought this beautiful grandma to my sausage class. Then they came back again for the pappardelle class. And at first, she was quiet, just sitting and watching, then she stood up and just started rolling and working that dough like a total pro. Like a real Italian nonna. No hesitation, just skill and grace. And watching the two of them working side by side, it was this beautiful reminder of how family is supposed to feel. Different generations sharing time, joy, and tradition. That's the real heart of these classes, that warm feeling of being connected, not just by food, but by love.
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