Ioana Neamt, Author at Chef's Pencil

The Most Popular International Cuisines in the World Based on Instagram & TikTok

Social media has come a long way: from simple platforms that allowed us to connect with each other to communities of influencers with millions of followers that drive trends across...

Ioana Neamt

March 28, 2023

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10 Best Healthy Ice Cream Brands to Enjoy Guilt Free

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There’s really nothing more refreshing than an icy cold ice cream on a hot summer day. But ice cream can be enjoyed year-round, and a lot of people swear that...

Ioana Neamt

March 3, 2023

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15 Popular Romanian Easter Foods to Try Out This Year

Christmas and Easter are the two most important holidays in Romania. This is when families come together, everyone gets to rest, relax and, of course, enjoy delicious foods. Now, everyone...

Ioana Neamt

February 9, 2023

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15 Romanian Cookies You Absolutely Have to Try

If you’re visiting Romania, you’ll want to fully immerse yourself into the local culture and try out all the traditional Romanian foods you can get your hands on. You might...

Ioana Neamt

November 7, 2022

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25 Exotic Fruits You Need to Try at Least Once

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There’s nothing more refreshing and uplifting than biting into a juicy, delicious apple on a hot summer day, or throwing some slices of sweet, ripe banana onto your morning oatmeal....

Ioana Neamt

September 21, 2022

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Weird Food? Our 17 Picks to Challenge Your Palate

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All of us tend to return to our favorite dishes and comfort foods again and again. We find comfort and safety in our favorites, and they make us feel at...

Ioana Neamt

September 5, 2022

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13 Cursed Foods and Food-Related Superstitions from Bad Apples to Spilling the Tea

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Federico Fellini once famously said that ‘life is a combination of magic and pasta’. We believe in magic, and we certainly believe in pasta, so we’re definitely in agreement with...

Ioana Neamt

August 18, 2022

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7 Delicious Cheese Substitutes That Everyone Can Enjoy

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Who doesn’t love cheese?! Game of Thrones creator George R.R. Martin once said that all he needs is “a good sharp knife and a good sharp cheese, and I’m a...

Ioana Neamt

August 13, 2022

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25 Most Affordable & Most Expensive Michelin Restaurants in Europe

For many of us, eating at a Michelin-starred restaurant is a once in a lifetime event and an important item on your bucket list. But Michelin restaurants and fine dining...

Ioana Neamt

May 26, 2022

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12 Most Expensive Cheeses in the World

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There are two types of people in this world: those who enjoy fancy, expensive cheese, and those who turn away at the mere sight of a blue. If you find...

Ioana Neamt

May 2, 2022

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The 20 Most Famous Chefs in the World, According to Google

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When you think about world-renowned chefs, what’s the first name that comes to mind? Is it Gordon Ramsay? Jamie Oliver? Wolfgang Puck? Martha Stewart? With so many celebrity chefs constantly...

Ioana Neamt

April 13, 2022

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Ioana is a well-versed content writer with years of experience covering diverse industries from real estate and music to food. While words are her strength, food is her weakness, and she strongly believes that there’s never a bad time for pasta or sushi.

The Most Popular International Cuisines in the World Based on Instagram & TikTok

Ioana Neamt

10 Best Healthy Ice Cream Brands to Enjoy Guilt Free

Ioana Neamt

15 Popular Romanian Easter Foods to Try Out This Year

Ioana Neamt

15 Romanian Cookies You Absolutely Have to Try

Ioana Neamt

25 Exotic Fruits You Need to Try at Least Once

Ioana Neamt

Weird Food? Our 17 Picks to Challenge Your Palate

Ioana Neamt

13 Cursed Foods and Food-Related Superstitions from Bad Apples to Spilling the Tea

Ioana Neamt

7 Delicious Cheese Substitutes That Everyone Can Enjoy

Ioana Neamt

25 Most Affordable & Most Expensive Michelin Restaurants in Europe

Ioana Neamt

12 Most Expensive Cheeses in the World

Ioana Neamt

The 20 Most Famous Chefs in the World, According to Google

Ioana Neamt