Moussaka is beloved Balkan and Middle East dish. Its preparation depends on the region. In Bulgaria Moussaka is based on potatoes and ground meat. The meal is served warm and Bulgarians eat it very often simply because it's super delicious and easy to cook. Moussaka is
The Festival The International Festival of the Masquerade Games called "Surva" takes place in the town of Pernik every year in the last weekend of January. It's the biggest event of this type not only in Bulgaria but on the Balkans as well. Every year groups
Banitsa is the queen of the Bulgarian cuisine! It’s the traditional meal that everyone in the country knows and loves. It comes in many forms and flavours and you can see different variations in other Balkan countries. Banitsa is made with homemade or commercially made pastry
[caption id="attachment_1774" align="aligncenter" width="770"] "Tarator", taken by Ikonact is licensed under CC by 3.0[/caption] Tarator is beloved yogurt soup popular in some Balkan countries. Except in Bulgaria, tarator has its variations in Macedonia, Serbia, Greece and Turkey but it is most delicious with Bulgarian yogurt (duuh). The
Shopska salad is probably the most recognizable dish in Bulgaria. What makes it unique is not some unknown spice or secret flavouring but the fresh products and the simplicity of the salad. Actually there is one specific ingridient that makes the salad so tasty that
Everybody has heard of the English breakfast with bacon and eggs, or the French croissants or loaf with confiture. But what about the typical Bulgarian breakfast? Here are some of the most famous Bulgarian dishes to have in the mornings. Princesses [caption id="attachment_1760" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Princesses with minced meat/Photo:
In just a few hours it will be 2015! Here are some of the highlights in welcoming the New Year in Bulgaria. Festive Dinner One of the most important traditions is the preparation of the holiday dinner. The table should be full with delicious food. The most
Christmas (Koleda or Rozhdestvo Hristovo) in Bulgaria is one of the most cherished holidays in the year. It is the time when the whole family gather together, ancient customs and traditions come into play and Christmas spirit is felt everywhere. The night before — Christmas Eve (Badni
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The independent selection panel responsible for assessing the Bulgarian cities competing to be European Capital of Culture 2019 has recommended that Plovdiv should be awarded the title. The other three cities short-listed after the initial selection round in December 2013 were Sofia, Varna and Veliko
