Preserving cooking traditions of Bulgaria one story at a time …
Preserving cooking traditions of Bulgaria one story at a time …
Though turmeric may be thought of as a spice of India, because it is what gives curry it’s color, it is a common spice of Bulgaria. It is called “curcumin” in Bulgarian and has so many health benefits it is considered a super spice. It is in the ginger family with an earthy hot taste. …
Bulgarians love their tomatoes. This is one of the reasons why they have such long longevity. This and eating so much yogurt. If you want to live 100 years then eat Bulgarian yogurt and tomatoes. According to the Huffington Post, the Rhodope Mountains in southern Bulgaria are said to be home to the highest percentage …
Savory or Bulgarian Chubritsa is native to Southeastern Europe. The health benefits of this herb are numerous. If you make a tea out of it you can get ride of diarrhea, stomachache and sore throat. It can also be used as an antiseptic and help skin irritations of bug bits. Savory has a strong flavor …
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 …
The herb Fenugreek (сминдух) has a distinctive sweet smell. It is hardly known of in the U.S., but is very popular in Bulgarian cooking and has amazing health benefits. The following is a list of reasons why you should begin cooking with this amazing herb: It aids in digestive problems Helps with eczema Fenugreek is …