Preserving cooking traditions of Bulgaria one story at a time …
Preserving cooking traditions of Bulgaria one story at a time …
St. George’s Day is celebrated on May 6th in Bulgaria. And the traditional meal would be lamb. This is a great recipe to consider this year. Ingredients: 1 (3lb) lamb roast 3 lb cubed potatoes 1 lb baby carrots 4-6 tbsp minced garlic 1 tbsp freshly chopped rosemary 2 tsp freshly chopped thyme leaves 3 …
Take the day off. No cooking today. Enjoy!
Baba Marta is a holiday celebrated in Bulgaria, on March 1st. Martenitsas, usually in the form of a wrist band, small yarn dolls, or tassels, are created by combining red and white colored threads and are worn on that day and throughout March.
Eating seasonal is the only way to eat. Many say this is why Bulgarian Cooking is so tasty and healthy. Eating seasonal is also why fruits and veggies are so economical. When there is an abundance, the price goes down. You can get tomatoes for 30 cents a pound at times. It also makes the …
The characteristics of traditional Bulgarian attire depend on region, marital status, occupation, class, and so forth. These unique aprons are but a part of a traditional dress and are a sample of the many types seen such attire.
In fact, the standard culture, lactobacillus bulgaricus, that is used in yogurts around the world, is named after Bulgaria. Some say Bulgarian yogurt is tangier and creamier than Greek yogurt, but others say it tastes the same. What do you think?
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.