Transcript Слайд 1 - Volunteering is our Job

Due to the geographical
position of the country and long
history, Bulgarian food is a
mixture between the best parts of
the Slavonic, Greek and Turkish
cuisines.
National specialties for food in Bulgaria
include: ’’Shopska salad’’ (made of sliced
tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers and parsley
topped with grated sheep's cheese)
And ’’Tarator’’ (a cold soup of chopped
cucumber, dill, garlic and yogurt) perfect for hot
summer days.
Bulgarians love very much lyutenitsa, yogurt, hot
peppers. These three things present almost always
at our table. ’’Lyutenitsa’’ is something like ketchup
but much more delicious.
For Bulgarian yogurt, there is nothing to talk
about because it is globally recognized as the best
yogurt in the world.
One of several bacteria
(and most important)
used for the production
of yogurt is Lactobacillus
delbrueckii subspecies
bulgaricus
(until 1984
known as Lactobacillus
bulgaricus).
Traditionally in every Bulgarian fridge, there is
always cheese and kashkaval.
‘’Kashkaval ’’ is a kind of yellow cheese..
By the way, most preferred meats in Bulgaria are pork and
lamb. This does not mean that Bulgarians do not eat other
meats like beef or chicken, they do.
Of spices, most used are savory, mint, parsley, dill, red
pepper, fenugreek.
Parsley
Savory
Mint
Red Pepper
Dill
Funegreek
Bulgarian food-drink like wines are a perfect complement
the Bulgarian food with a wide choice to choose from. Wines
are made from special varieties of grapes grown in specific
localities.
Typical everyday meals in Bulgaria...
Breakfast is not a major event, with a coffee and
bread or a pastry being the most common morning snack.
Those that have more time may accompany this with
cheese or a slice or salami.
Popular breakfast dishes include ’’Mekitsa’’, made of
kneaded dough with yogurt that is deep fried,
’’Banitsa’’ which contains cheese and sometimes meat,
leeks or onions and ’’Kozunak’’, a bread like roll
sprinkled with sugar. Many Bulgarians also eat a cerealbased brown soup known as ’’Boza’’ which has a sweetsour taste.
BANITSA
BOZA
KOZUNAK
MEKITSI
Lunch is usually a simple or light snack, with the evening
meal being by far the most important of the day. Toasted
sandwiches with meat or cheese are frequently served at
lunchtime accompanied by a salad. In the evening Bulgarian
meals are often made up of two or three dishes including
meats, salads and soup. Dishes are grilled, boiled, stewed,
roasted or cooked in an earthenware dish known as
a ’’gyuvech’’. Bread is served with most meals.
Bulgaria’s eating habits create global industry
based on pickling of fruits and vegetables.
Nothing compares to home-made food!!!
Pickled vegetables
There was no such
luxury as eating fruit
or vegetable (during
the winter) unless it
was preserved.
It is no longer just a
question of budget and
money - people want to
eat what they used to eat.
And now here are some tips for .…….
Set yourself up for success!!!
Eat lots of fruit and vegetables!
Base your meals on starchy foods:
bread, potatoes, pasta, rice, noodles
Eat More Fish: Your Brain and Body Will
Thank You
Cut down on saturated fat and sugar!
Eat less salt, adults should eat no more
than 6 g per day and children should
have even less
Drink plenty of water!
Don’t skip breakfast!
Get active and try to be a healthy weight!
Thank you for your attention!