Puska is a traditional meat delicacy that was once typical of Central Southern Bulgaria, in the region between Parvomay and Haskovo. It consists of chopped pork stuffed into a pig’s bladder — the “puska.”

Whether you are vegan or just decided to fast for a while, it is always good to have some new ideas for delicious Lenten meals. In this case, I will suggest vegan spaghetti with mushroom sauce, green vegetables, and soy yogurt.

“Perla” is a traditional Bulgarian marinated fish dish most commonly prepared with sprats or small sardines, but the same method works just as well with other fish such as horse mackerel, herring, anchovies, garfish,

Sauerkraut is far more beneficial and delicious than fresh cabbage due to the fermentation process that the cabbage undergoes in brine.

Until now, I had been buying vacuum-packed gelatinized pork rinds from the store, but they always tasted like rubber to me.