Bulgarian Christmas Eve Soda Bread

* Our Christmas table 2011 I have written before about Bulgarian Christmas and our tradition to have only vegan food on Christmas Eve. The truth is that not many families go by that and serve vegetarian food instead of vegan. I try to serve the tradition as much as I can, but sometimes I have…

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Thanksgiving Turkey Marinade/Brine

  Today was a tough day but I’m thankful.I’m thankful I didn’t burn my whole hand instead of just one finger, I’m thankful nobody managed to piss me off ( although more than one person tried), I’m thankful my chiropractor is working Friday, because lifting this 20 lbs turkey totally messed up my back (…

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Ezo Bride soup ( Turkish cuisine)

Couple of months ago a friend blogger posted this recipe on her blog and it so happened that I had all the ingredients to try it. Half an hour later I made it and I really liked it, so I asked for permission to post it in English on my blog. I have changed couple…

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Easter eggs (and more)

One thing I forgot to post pictures of –  the Easter eggs! You all saw the Angry Bird Easter Eggs we decorated, but we made many different ones too. This are some of the eggs ( at least what was left after the kids raided the kitchen) that we decorated yesterday. And one more picture…

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Happy Easter!

* My Easter breads 2011 When my garden starts blooming ( in spite of the cold weather), when I start baking the Easter breads and everything smells of lemon and cinnamon, and when I start smelling the grass in the morning, seeing the bright green blades showing I know it’s Spring. It’s not Spring, with…

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Happy Easter with Angry Birds egg coloring!

I was thinking of an unusual way to wish everyone who follows my blog Happy Easter and just before I went to bed I came up with the idea to make Angry Birds Easter eggs and I HAD to share it right away! 🙂   If you would like to see how I decorated the real…

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Vit Kozunak ( Easter Bread with filling)

It’s this time of the year again, the aroma of freshly baked the Easter breads, lemon and nuts is in the air.This year I decided to try different recipes than the usual ones and I hope you like what I have to show you in the next 3 days before Easter. The first recipe I…

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Pitka “Kifli” ( Butter bread)

In Bulgaria we celebrate the first steps a child takes and honestly to me, that’s a big of deal. Making the first steps, the beginning of the “exploration” phase in the child’s life, it’s huge and it deserves a celebration. We celebrate it as a “coming of age” thing, but earlier version. All the relatives…

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Vegetarian Dolmades

For the dolmades: 4 tbsp olive oil1 onion, finely chopped2 cups diced baby bella mushrooms1/2 cup finely chopped carrots2 cups white rice 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped2 cups water 2 tsp ground cuminSalt and pepper to taste 1 (8-ounce) jar grape leaves, rinsed and drained 3 cups of water to blanch the leaves For the dressing:…

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Brunch for champions

Wouldn’t it be wonderful to wake up Sunday morning and have this brought to you in bed with the paper and a kiss? Well, I hope that special someone in your life reads this post tomorrow and surprises you! Simple, delicious, comforting, what more does one need to feel loved? You will need( for 2): 6…

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