February 14 is known all over the world as Valentine’s Day. However, this day has additional significance in Bulgaria. In Bulgaria, February 14 is the day of Saint Triphon (also known as Triphon Zarezan) – the patron saint of vine-growers and winemakers. Tryphon was born around 225. AD, in the Roman province of Phrygia (modern …
The name of this unique dessert is, of course, feminine, and behind it probably hides a eastern beauty. Just imagine – all the best things gathered in one place: honey, rose petal syrup with coriander and cinnamon, walnuts, chocolate, thin puff pastry. Add a tender crispy crust, baked until rose-golden… Despite this most delicate taste, …
Archangelovden is a major autumn holiday in the Bulgarian calendar, on which the Bulgarian Orthodox Church celebrates the Council of the Archangels on November 8 every year (the Council of St. Archangel Michael and the other heavenly incorporeal forces). In many places village gatherings are organized on this day, health services are held. On Archangel’s …
There is hardly a Bulgarian who is not a fan of the traditional “Kapana Banitsa”. We remember it from childhood and its taste will never fade in our minds. It’s a sumptuous delicacy that we can eat with gusto and forget about counting calories. If you are wondering what kind of food to please your …
