Preserving cooking traditions of Bulgaria one story at a time …
Preserving cooking traditions of Bulgaria one story at a time …
With Byzantine and Ottoman rule, two empires, one state and now a Republic, Bulgaria has a very colorful history. The earliest human remains unearthed in modern day Bulgaria are said to date back to 44,000 BC. With this rich history comes a rich assortment of culinary influences including its geographical location. Bulgaria is located at …
1. Trimona Yogurt 2. Murelli Bulgarian Yogurt 3. Chorbani The founder of the company is Turkish, but yes, it is actually Bulgarian yogurt because it contains live and active cultures of S. Thermophilus, L. Bulgaricus, L. Acidophilus, Bifidus And L. Casei.. The word Chorbani means shepherds in Turkish and has been adopted into the Bulgarian language. …
Today, March 8th marks Women’s Day in Bulgaria in which women are appreciated for their achievements. Although not a public holiday, it is considered the “Mother’s Day” of Bulgaria.
March 3rd marks the day Bulgaria celebrates their independence and liberation from Ottoman Rule of nearly 500 years. It was on this day in 1878 that the Treaty of San Stefano was signed between Russia and the Ottoman Empire and ended the Liberation War or Russo-Turkish War.
March 1 is Baba or Grandmother Marta Day. On this day Bulgarians exchange “martenitsi,” red and white interwoven strings brings health and happiness during the year. It is a reminder that spring is near.
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If you think of moussaka, you first may think of Greek foods; however, because the countries border each other, Bulgarian cuisine is very similar. While the main ingredient in Greek moussaka would perhaps be eggplant; potatoes would be the main ingredient in the Bulgarian version. This is because of availability of products and although both …
Tomatoes are also a great source vitamin C, biotin, molybdenum and vitamin K. They are also a good source of copper, potassium, manganese, dietary fiber, vitamin A (in the form of beta-carotene), vitamin B6, folate, niacin, vitamin E and phosphorus. Here are some more health benefits: detoxifies the body improves eye sight increases digestion good …
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Saint Nicholas’ Day or the Feast Day of Saint Nicholas, is a winter festival celebrated December 6th (in Western Christian countries) and the 19th (in Eastern Christian countries). It is also the Bulgarian Name Day for everyone named Nikola, Nikolay, Kolyo, Nikolina, Neno, Nenka, Nikolina or Nina. Saint Nicholas is believed to help sailors and …