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1O Must Things To Try In Bulgaria.

Pamporovo Pete Author:Pamporovo Pete posts : 14180   (Master)Date : 02-20-12 23:43

1O Must Things To Try In Bulgaria.

1. Rakia.
2. Mastika.
3. Shopska Salad.
4. Kavarma.
5. Bean Soup.
6. Chips & Cheese.
7. Kamenitza.
8. Hot Chillies.
9. Bulgarian Style Beef Stew.
10. Hot Chocolate and Brandy.

All of the above will pass my lips from 3rd March - and many will pass out the other end a lot quicker than others Razz

Didn't need to know that - did you Confused

PP
Hilly Author:Hilly posts : 462   (Expert)Date : 02-20-12 23:58

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Got to agree with all of those Pete but the hot coc and brandy would be alot higher up the list.

Would have to add 'hot wine' and can i ask what is mastika?

Hilly
andrew dickson Author:andrew dickson posts : 60   (Intermediate)Date : 02-21-12 00:11

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1, 2, 3, 6, and 9 for me
Pamporovo Pete Author:Pamporovo Pete posts : 14180   (Master)Date : 02-21-12 00:52

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It's very much like Pernod Hilly and has the same aniseed type taste - but much stronger. Clear in colour but turns cloudy when ice is added (which is a must!)

Lovely Jubley Absinthe

PP
tateyheed Author:tateyheed posts : 133   (Intermediate)Date : 02-21-12 00:56

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Chicken livers
Pamporovo Pete Author:Pamporovo Pete posts : 14180   (Master)Date : 02-21-12 00:57

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How dare you call me Chicken Livers Mad

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Mr M Author:Mr M posts : 206   (Intermediate)Date : 02-21-12 03:12

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Every time when I start digesting in Bulgaria , very quickly my body goes into total defence Smile
Especially when I try to venture into some local dishes produced from strange ingrediances.( Dog and donkey meat- very common around the tavern establishments,local and not legal Rakia -made in grey area to boost the profits almost everywhere,sometimes cheese make with a huge concentrationand infused with calcium, sheep cheese made from cow' milk ?? Etc.
The local secrets to boost profit are ...
Every time when I start digesting in Bulgaria , very quickly my body goes into total defence Smile
Especially when I try to venture into some local dishes produced from strange ingrediances.( Dog and donkey meat- very common around the tavern establishments,local and not legal Rakia -made in grey area to boost the profits almost everywhere,sometimes cheese make with a huge concentrationand infused with calcium, sheep cheese made from cow' milk ?? Etc.
The local secrets to boost profit are endless and very much unknown to the tourists.
No wonder there are comments listed above from some visitors having a 'direct traffic' through their bodies Smile PP
There are some reports (in the local BG media) of hotel restaurants passing the previous day's food up the mountains to the bars around the slopes if not eaten the night before.
Me personally I love my body too much to start betting and using it like a test MOT station so I stick to sealed drinks on the slopes which I open myself and can't think of something else really.
Maybe and restaurants I know or they know me so that way food protection seams to work for me.
Smile

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Boon Author:Boon posts : 838   (Expert)Date : 02-21-12 08:28

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Pah Mr M wheres the fun in that!!!
Roger decoursey Author:Roger decoursey posts : 48   (Beginner)Date : 02-21-12 08:34

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You gotta try shkemba Chorba, Tsatsa, Svinsko ezik v maslo, Agneshko/shileshko glava.
Mr M? dog and donkey meat??? very common???? someones been pulling your pisser. As for Rakia, every bulgarian citizen is allowed to distil their own produce into rakia, 100ltrs(since EU) believe it or not, altho they do more Wink, tho theoretically not allowed to sell it, which is why its usually offered for free as a welcome shot, which is aslo a "TRADITION" Live a little, you may even enjoy the experience ...
You gotta try shkemba Chorba, Tsatsa, Svinsko ezik v maslo, Agneshko/shileshko glava.
Mr M? dog and donkey meat??? very common???? someones been pulling your pisser. As for Rakia, every bulgarian citizen is allowed to distil their own produce into rakia, 100ltrs(since EU) believe it or not, altho they do more Wink, tho theoretically not allowed to sell it, which is why its usually offered for free as a welcome shot, which is aslo a "TRADITION" Live a little, you may even enjoy the experience. "When in Rome"

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Steve C Author:Steve C posts : 2898   (Master)Date : 02-21-12 12:56

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Mickey (mr m) is well versed in all Bulgarian, but perhaps a little dismissive, dog meat ? Maybe ? With regards to food and drinks ill effects, the chance you take, i have had more food poisoning episodes in the uk, and dont get me started about dodgy pints