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Eating, Gardening & Living in Bulgaria : Alegre

Mon, 24 Nov 2014 06:49:12 +0000

Thanks for the heads up! Is the new burger bar good?

Eating, Gardening & Living in Bulgaria : Let's Clean Up Kyustendil 2012

Sun, 10 Aug 2014 06:59:11 +0000

Hi Bob, Are you nеаr Gyueshevo? That is where we have our village house. What we usually do is collect our recycling and bring it with us back to Kyustendil and deposit it in the recycling bins in town. The rest is composted and our non-recyclable and non-compostable trash is put in the metal containers provide by the village. Good Luck! Casey

Eating, Gardening & Living in Bulgaria : Asparagus 2014

Wed, 16 Apr 2014 14:42:03 +0000

Благодаря много :)

Eating, Gardening & Living in Bulgaria : SOF vs NYC

Wed, 27 Nov 2013 08:54:57 +0000

Thanks! I have been to Talents and it was quite good, better than some of the "top" restaurants in Sofia… BG chefs I find are quick to throw on the jacket and attitude… It is also the cultural perception of restaurant workers. Outside of Eastern Europe a prestigious chef is like a rock star, not that the over glorification is necessary, but you are 100% right. Some of my favorite restaurants in Sofia are not attached to a big name chef, but the people involved are passionate about food and that shines through.

Eating, Gardening & Living in Bulgaria : Bake Studio

Tue, 26 Nov 2013 06:56:03 +0000

Thank you! If you get to try it out let me know your thoughts!

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Fri, 15 Nov 2013 04:33:01 +0000

Благодаря! Много интересно проект. Работите ли с заедно? Кейси

Eating, Gardening & Living in Bulgaria : Soul Kitchen

Thu, 31 Oct 2013 07:12:29 +0000

Thanks for you comment! I too wish the best for Jivko... it is a great space!

Eating, Gardening & Living in Bulgaria : Kyustendil Cherry Festival 2012

Mon, 7 Oct 2013 08:32:27 +0000

Hello Nikki! It is quite easy to find trees. You can inquire at your local agricultural supply shop (Земеделска Аптека). I am not sure if the Veliko Turnovo area is ideal for growing cherries, but you can check with some locals or the agricultural institute in VT. You can email me if you have more questions me@caseyangelova.com All the best, Casey

Eating, Gardening & Living in Bulgaria : Fig Galette

Wed, 18 Sep 2013 05:33:02 +0000

Thank you! Enjoy :)

Eating, Gardening & Living in Bulgaria : Sage Bistro: Evening of Seafood and Wine

Fri, 16 Aug 2013 09:07:59 +0000

I feel like a jerk that I finally see this comment over a year ago. I haven't made it to Lazy yet, but getting to the 'burbs is tricky... I hope you are still around... Any new restaurant tips you can offer will be great!

Eating, Gardening & Living in Bulgaria : Gimel Organic

Mon, 5 Aug 2013 14:10:00 +0000

I think that they grow a few other things, but what the Gimel people told me focused primarily on the tomatoes and cucumbers. Regardless if these fruits and veggies are bio or not, if you buy them from a grocery store you are eating faceless food. You give the ingredient selection to an outside source, but shopping in the smaller markets and building a relationship with your producer is the only way to go. I still buy sweet potatoes in the fall, not often because they are expensive, but I do. I buy avocados and bananas too, but if it can be grown in Bulgaria well, I wouldn't think of buying it anywhere other than my local bazaar. I have had many conversations with people in the food service industry about buying Bulgarian produce and I can agree with most of it. The small farmers have little access to storage facilities, so you are limited in your market, since you can only keep things fresh for so long. Also consistency and quality are huge issues. I spoke with a few restauranteurs that buy their potatoes from Germany, even though they are more expensive because they get the same product at the same quality every time. This is a rich topic that can go on and on, but it is a good sign that places like Gimel exist. People are conscious about what they are eating and want to eat good and clean food.

Eating, Gardening & Living in Bulgaria : Happy Sushi

Mon, 5 Aug 2013 13:55:56 +0000

The excitement of a restaurant can have more to do with the company of good friends and a few drinks, but my expectations do not really play into my overall critique of restaurants. I am a culinary professional, so I try to be objective. Maybe with my first visit, I was anticipation something better than what it was, but with my second visit, my expectations couldn't have been lower. I judge food on the freshness of the ingredients, cooking technique, how the flavors work together, if things are seasoned well, temperature of the food, plates, wine... I would have to say the presentation is low on the list, but still important. Happy Sushi is quite popular for a variety of reasons, but maybe it is the overall ambiance and vibe rather than what is coming out of the kitchen, in my opinion. Thank you for the comment.

Eating, Gardening & Living in Bulgaria : Rodale Institute

Wed, 31 Jul 2013 05:12:42 +0000

Hi RV Roof, I don't know the procedure, but interested in finding out as well. I would suggest trying to contact someone at the Rodale Institute and they should be able to give you some information. Please share it me if you get it :) Thanks!

Eating, Gardening & Living in Bulgaria : Bio Cherries in Kyustendil

Wed, 24 Jul 2013 09:22:18 +0000

Cherries are very important to Kyustendil! There are many good things happening here. Every day, I learn something new to help my agricultural skill. Thank you for your comment.

Eating, Gardening & Living in Bulgaria : Bio Cherries in Kyustendil

Wed, 24 Jul 2013 09:21:17 +0000

Thank you for your comment! I look forward hearing from you again in the future.

Eating, Gardening & Living in Bulgaria : ХлеБар (Bread Bar)

Mon, 8 Jul 2013 05:56:55 +0000

Thanks Tina! It is a cool place... Tell me what you think...

Eating, Gardening & Living in Bulgaria : ХлеБар (Bread Bar)

Mon, 1 Jul 2013 10:21:25 +0000

Благодария!

Eating, Gardening & Living in Bulgaria : Cherry Jam: Straight from My Orchard

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 13:17:14 +0000

You are right Mark. It was an old post. My site is in need of some major editing and reno! A good portion are still missing photos from when I changed my email address... I will edit now!

Eating, Gardening & Living in Bulgaria : Lemon Mint Syrup

Wed, 5 Jun 2013 07:09:37 +0000

Thanks for the comment! I have an elderflower syrup recipe that I just posted. Check it out! http://www.caseyangelova.com/2013/06/elderflower-...

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Wed, 5 Jun 2013 03:50:21 +0000

Hello Lisa, Thank you for your comment. I would be most pleased to tell you about Kyustendil. First, the cherry festival will be on the 21 - 22nd of June. Our local Slow Food chapter in I have three restaurants that I visit frequently the restaurant at the Hotel Ramira, on the ally Napoli Pizzaria and Friends. Feel free to shoot me an email. Maybe we can meet for a coffee and I can show you our land! me@caseyangelova.com Casey