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 First, welcome all the new subscribers. And
thank you to all of you who share your copy with friends and family. If
you know someone who would enjoy Gift News, here is
a quick
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the end of each issue.
Did You Miss Your August Newsletter?
I hope you did, and I apologize for
not sending it. I won't bore you with all the details, but let's just say that
being away from your business and home for almost a month will keep you busy
once you return. I want to make it up to you, so read on: I'll have a nice
surprise for you before the end of this month's newsletter.
In July's Gift News, I had
a challenge for you. And even though many new people signed up for Gift News, I
didn't receive your emails claiming those new subscribers. So, I only have one
prize to award to one of the new subscribers, and the
winner is, reasga at aol dot com (reasga, please email me from this
email address with
your mailing address, so I can send you the gift). And to the left you can see
the gift for reasga: it's handmade by Romanian artisans.
Today's feature article will be about gift giving in Romania, and I will also
include a Romanian recipe:
I hope you enjoy it.
I always welcome your feedback: feel free to send it
here (adriana@abcgiftsandbaskets.com).
Until next time,
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Inge Handbags - Plushious Top Handle (Multi) - Women's Designer Collection
This Designer Handbag features:
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plush beyond belief.
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super soft and luxurious espresso silk
velvet
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Curved, stylish silhouette
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Colorful
appliquéd velvet flowers and bright
leather trim
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Inside pockets for cell phone and PDA
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Dimensions: 15.5" wide x 2.5" deep x 10"
high
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GIFT-GIVING IN ROMANIA
The most common gift giving occasions are
similar to those here is the sates: birthdays, anniversaries,
weddings, new babies, etc. Other occasions to present gifts are a
visit to someone's home, signing a contract, the first visit to a
colleague's office, or leaving the country.
In the business arena the most common gifts are alcoholic
beverages and cigarettes. Also, spare parts for a device once
bought abroad are very well appreciated, as are pocket
calculators and nice pens or lighters with the logo of your
company.
Flowers are great gifts for women, but you need to make sure the
bouquet always includes an odd number of flowers (an even number
symbolizes mourning).
The best way to present a gift in Romania is to go in person, and
have the gift wrapped nicely. And when they receive a gift,
Romanians will open it on the spot and admire it. Most of the time,
Romanians don't send "Thank You" notes for gifts they received, but
they will reminisce about your gift in future conversations.
Now for the surprise I mentioned: I
have one more of the gifts pictured above, and it can be yours. To
get a chance at owning it, all you need to do is send me a
testimonial for this newsletter, or some feedback: what you like,
or don't like about Gift News, or what you would like to see in
this newsletter. After all, this is for you, and I want to make
sure you keep reading it, and sending it to your friends. You can
send your testimonial or comments
here
(adriana@abcgiftsandbaskets.com), and I will pick the winner just before the
next Gift News goes out, on October 1st. I am looking forward to
your comments.
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White Bean
Dip
(Fasole Batuta) -
Romanian Recipe
4 servings
2 cans white beans
(16oz)
5 garlic cloves
10 Tablespoons sunflower or canola oil
salt to taste
1 large onion
2 tablespoons tomato paste
Drain
beans well and place in a food processor or blender. Process or puree until thick and smooth.
Peel and mash the garlic cloves, until smooth, then add
it to the pureed beans with the salt and 5 spoons of the oil, and mix
well.
Take the other 5 spoons of oil, and heat them in a
skillet, add the onion sliced into half moons by cutting the onion
in half lengthwise then making thin crosswise slices. Sprinkle with a
little salt, and fry until golden, then add the tomato paste and sauté
for about 10 more minutes, stirring occasionally.
Top your bean puree with the sautéed onions, and serve
at room temperature or chilled. Delicious served with fresh bread.
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