During the two years my wife and I lived in Sofia, Bulgaria, one of our most memorable experiences was tasting the traditional dishes served in local restaurants and Bulgarian homes. We fell in love with Shopska Salad, drank strong doses of rakia with our meals, and even came to appreciate the white cheese that was sprinkled over our orders of French fries.
In order to give readers an idea of how tasty Bulgarian cooking is, I interviewed Vesela Tabakova, who lives in Bulgaria with her family of six (including a Jack Russell Terrier). Vesela is the author of several interesting cookbooks that emphasize natural, healthy products. Her books include Vegan Bulgarian Recipes, Favorite Veggie Nosh from Bulgaria, and Amazing Quinoa.
Thank you, Vesela, for taking the time to answer my questions about Bulgarian cuisine.