I am learning...
September 13th 2008 11:54
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That a language of 8 million people doesn't have to be a language of oppression just because I was introduced to it as such. I hope to meet people in the future who teach me to rediscover the syllables and grammar, the lyricism and metaphors of Bulgarian anew. Izkam da naucha povache (I want to learn more). Zhivota e hubav (life is beautiful), i izkam da namerya novi nachini da otbeliaza rezonantnosta na tazi fraza (and I want to find new ways to note the resonance of this phrase.)
That a continent of 728 million (as of 2005 statistics) can offer substantially more than I imagined it ever might.
That somehow my experiences of myself, and my relationships with other people, are reinventing themselves in ways I haven't been accustomed to believing were accessible to me.
That a continent of 728 million (as of 2005 statistics) can offer substantially more than I imagined it ever might.
That somehow my experiences of myself, and my relationships with other people, are reinventing themselves in ways I haven't been accustomed to believing were accessible to me.
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Comment by Mountain Fog
Love the heart photos!
So, Bulgaria has more to offer the world than spies and intrigue?
Good to hear!
What is their national dish?
Oh, by the way, there must be more to this post I suspect, (a subtext maybe?) for just quoting a few positive phrases doesn't really support why Bulgarians deserve such respect and interest... well, just look at what Hitler had written on posters of himself.. ICH BIN DU (I am you!) and lots of loving and supportive ideals for family and country.... and look where all those 'nice words' led to! tee hee!
cheers
fog
Comment by RubySoho
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Comment by Jason King
Sydney Table
Salty Popcorn
Total Randomness
I absolutely LOVE the collage of pics.
And I just love random trivia and stuff so I searched and arguably Bulgarias national dish (voted most popular) is:
Karvarma is a basically a slow-cooked stew containing chopped meat and vegetables. A popular and good representation of Bulgarian cuisine, some consider it one of Bulgaria’s National dishes. The ingredients change according to what is available, however the basis remains the same, so why not create your Karvarma. Below is a traditional recipe to get you started: you can substitute beef or veal in this particular recipe.
Karvarma HT MC Bulgarian 150mins
Serves 4
Ingredients
3 tbsp Lard or Oil
675g/1 ˝ lb Pork (leg or fillet), cubed
4 Leeks, thinly sliced
1 Large Onion, chopped
1 tbsp Tomato Paste
1 teasp Paprika
Salt and Black Pepper
120ml/4fl.oz Water
120ml/4fl.oz. Dry Wine
Freshly chopped parsley to serve
Instructions:
1. Heat the lard or oil in a large saucepan, add the meat and brown on all sides. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
2. Re-heat the fat then add the leeks and onions and sauté, stirring for 5 minutes.
3. Add the tomato paste, paprika, salt, pepper, water, wine and the browned meat , mix well and bring to the boil.
4. Reduce the heat to very low, cover and cook very gently for 2 hours.
Serve sprinkled with chopped parsley.
So now we can all get a bit Bulgarian - I will cook this next weekend!!
Nice article P M C!!
Comment by Ash
Flashes of memories
Great post - love the new phrases. We have to live in the hope that not the whole world is a stereotype. All the very best on your quest - through people like yourself we all learn to work in harmony.
Ash