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.
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4 Unique Salad Ideas for Centuries-Old Bulgarian Holiday – Baba Marta Day
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.
Grandmother’s Traditional Bulgarian Phyllo and Feta Recipe – Banitsa na Baba
Every family makes banitsa differently. Here is one with pictures for you. http://bulgariatravel.org/…/ENG_13-Tradicionna_banica.pdf The ingredients would be: 1 (16 oz) package phyllo dough, 4 eggs, 8-10 oz feta, 8 oz yogurt, 1 cup sunflower oil or butter.(divided) I like to cut this recipe in half and cook in my cast iron skillet. For more traditional …