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Feb 16, 2022Liked by Carolina Gelen

I love the audio for these posts. They are personal and so interesting. They make me feel like you are a friend in my kitchen. Thank you!

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Aww, that warms my hearttt 💕

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Feb 16, 2022Liked by Carolina Gelen

I had fun listening, nothing felt boring. So I wouldn't say length is a problem. I did felt that it's room for a bit of sound design. I know this is not an easy thing to do, but some background noises from the kitchen, or even just some music intro/outro would spice it up, I think. Nevertheless, I am enjoying the audio scraps, I guess I am just trying to give some constructive feedback :)

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I really appreciate the constructive feedback, it’s so helpful! I know exactly what you’re saying and I’m actively trying to fix that, my fridge can get so loud sometimes UGH. Thanks so much for your input Oana :)

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Feb 16, 2022Liked by Carolina Gelen

I love the story behind the cabbage rolls recipe! Your voice makes it come alive! I love it! I can’t wait for the next newsletter.

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that's so sweet, thank you for your support, Maria xoxo

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Feb 16, 2022Liked by Carolina Gelen

Bringing back my own memories of cabbage rolls! We had them every Saturday! No joke! My mother and grandmother were saints for making them! Unfortunately, that gene didn’t pass unto me😁 too much work!

Totally enjoy your posts!

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I’m with you, so much work! Thanks so much for being here Esti :)

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Feb 16, 2022Liked by Carolina Gelen

I grew up eating this, one of my all-time faves! I had no idea of its origin. Thanks for sharing!

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Thanks for being here Samantha 🧡

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The audio was so delicious to listen ❤️I love the little anecdotes and the way they make your recipes feel so much more personal and cozy! And it was really shocking to hear you’re Romanian (couldn’t have guessed it in a million years 😱 your accent is amazing!!). And as a fellow Romanian, I just want to say that I feel very proud and thankful that you reinterpret traditional food and you bring it forth to the world to see 😂 idk, I guess it just feels nice to feel represented. Anyway, I love your work, keep inspiring us with your super easy but spectacular recipes and just keep being you! Pupici! ❤️

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Absolutely fabulous recipe!

Just made for dinner, MASSIVE HIT!!

Thank you for this ❤️

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I normally don’t like audios but your voice is so calming. It definitely added a relaxing touch. I cannot wait to try this recipe. My husband & I love cabbage & soup so much. Going to try it with ground turkey!

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does this soup freeze well? just made it and it’s DELICIOUS

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My father was a Siebenburger from Sieu Maramures Romania. What a beautiful country! I grew up on cabbage rolls every Christmas and continue to make them each year...my fav. I look forward to trying this soup version. I love your fun, natural, relaxed approach to cooking! Thank you!

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My parents are both Romanian - mother from Bucharest and father from Cluj. Thank you for this wonderful easier version of stuffed cabbage that I love and ate all my life. My mother’s 95th birthday is coming up and we’re celebrating with family. Many family members are vegetarian so I would love to make both the classic meat and mushroom recipes you’d mentioned (I’m assuming it’s meat free). I love your fun recipes and creative storytelling style. Do you think you might post the mushroom recipe before March 19? Many thx if you do. Nuapte Bune 😊

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loved hearing the story at the end! your voice is seriously so soothing and lovely to listen to.

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Thank you! Made a vegetarian version of this yesterday and it was so good! Can't wait to have leftovers for lunch tomorrow!

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I’m so glad I found your recipes. Everyiing I’ve made from them have been delicious. Can’t wait to try this one!

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😄This post makes me nostalgic and homesick too, polish Gołąbki 🤤 so much effort, I'm going to give this soup a try! Looks yummy!

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To be honest I had this audio on in the background while I was working and didn't listen carefully. Your voice is so soothing that it didn't matter. I re-listened afterwards and enjoyed the story too. The recipe is great!

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