As I enter the cheese section of Central Market, I’m happy to find the only item in the store that I covet: Bulgarian sheep’s milk cheese (which is similar to Greek feta, but saltier). In Bulgaria, the cheese is known as сирене / sirene (pronounced “seer-e-ne”). Nestled among the Greek and Israeli feta, this white, crumbly cheese [...]

Filed under: Shopska Salad on March 21st, 2010 | 2 Comments »

According to an article written by the Associated Press, “The Bulgarian oil-bearing rose, or Rosa damascena, has 30 petals and is the richest in essential oil. It has been cultivated in…central Bulgaria for more than 300 years.” Also, the news agency states, “Bulgaria is now one of the world’s leading exporters of rose oil, producing more [...]

Filed under: Roses on March 9th, 2010 | No Comments »