Patatnik is a dish originating from Bulgaria's Rhodope Mountains region. It is a flavorful combination of shredded potatoes and onions, seasoned with salt, pepper, and mint. Additional ingredients include sirene cheese, eggs, and various peppers. The origin of the name is derived from th... Read more
It is believed that the Bulgarians took an old Balkan dish and enriched it by adding cheese to it, creating Panagyurski eggs in the process. Simple and flavorful, the dish consists of poached eggs, various spices (typically paprika and garlic), Bulgarian yogurt, and sirene or feta cheese. When pr... Read more
Marudnik is a specialty of the Bulgarian region of Rhodope mountains. It looks similar to a pancake and consists of flour, baking soda, salt, butter, eggs, and the Bulgarian staple – yogurt. Marudnik is traditionally baked on a tikla – a hot, flat stone. It is typically consu... Read more
Panagyurska lukanka is a Bulgarian sausage made from pork and beef. The name Panagyurska is derived from the city of Panagyurishte, where it was first made. The term lukanka was coined in the 19th century to describe meat products containing onions, since lukanka (luk) ... Read more
Mavrud is a highly valued, native Bulgarian grape variety that is predominantly grown in the province of Plovdiv. This late-ripening, dark-skinned grape particularly thrives in warmer climates, and it is used in the production of single varietal wines and blends. Varietal Mavrud is typic... Read more
Mursalski chai is a herbal infusion that originates from Smolyan Province, Bulgaria. The infusion, or tea as it is usually called, is brewed from Sideritis scardica, a perennial plant endemic to the Balkan Peninsula. The plant is mainly found in the Rhodope Mountains. The preparation of ... Read more