Bulgaria:
Bulgaria has a rich history. It boasts many historic architecture from many faiths, including that of Russian Orthodox, Judaism, and Islam. The country itself has a rich history where people from many different cultures have come together. It borders (Ulman). Greece, yet it is a Slovak nation, meaning that its culture is a mix of Mediterranean and Eastern European (Wikipedia). (Note: this country does not boarder the Mediterranean).
The Bulgarian Bulgur Pilaf’s recipe is here: http://www.food.com/recipe/bulgarian-bulgur-pilaf-306712
Work Cited:
“Bulgaria”. Wikipedia. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bulgaria.
Retrieved: January 17, 2014.
Hakim, Danny. “As European Barries Fall, Bulgarians Feel
West’s Tug”. New York Times. Published: 26 December 2013. http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/27/business/international/restless-bulgarians-feel-the-pull-from-abroad.html.
Retrieved: January 17, 2014.
Bulgaria has a rich history. It boasts many historic architecture from many faiths, including that of Russian Orthodox, Judaism, and Islam. The country itself has a rich history where people from many different cultures have come together. It borders (Ulman). Greece, yet it is a Slovak nation, meaning that its culture is a mix of Mediterranean and Eastern European (Wikipedia). (Note: this country does not boarder the Mediterranean).
Current Events:
Bulgaria is one of the poorest countries in the European Union.
Recently, sanctions were lifted from Bulgaria allowing people from this country
to find work in places like France, Britain, and Germany, sparking loads of controversy
in these countries. People in France for example are worried about the influx
of these poorer people taking their jobs, and Britain is worried about a sudden
influx of immigration (Bilefsky) Bilefsky
“The wealthiest one-fifth of society in
Bulgaria and Romania…have lower median income than the poorest one-fifty of
society in Britain, France, Germany, or other wealthy European states” (Hakim).
These fears might be legitimate, or they may be xenophobic
hype. The unemployment rate in Bulgaria is 7%, the same as it is in Britain.
Despite the relatively low incomes, the average person here has a fairly decent
standard of living due to a lower cost of living (Bilefsky).
Even though the standard of living is fine for many of those
who live there, it is not fine for many refugees that have flocked there from
Syria. Being a poor nation, Bulgaria lacks the resources and info structure to
take in the many who have abandon their Syrian homes, leading to conditions
that are just as bad as what they left behind (Hilary).
Food:
I was going to serve a few dishes tonight. One of which is a cold
cucumber soup called Tarator. This will be served with bulgur wheat (made with
honey and raisins, and a salad. The salad is not an actual Bulgarian recipe,
but it uses many items found in the area, including Feta cheese and beets.
The recipe for Tarator that I will be using is here: http://www.food.com/recipe/tarator-bulgarian-cold-cucumber-soup-62181
Bilefsky, Dan. “E.U Labor Market Opens for Romanians and
Bulgarians.” New York Times. 1 January 2014. http://www.nytimes.com/2014/01/02/world/europe/european-labor-market-opens-for-romanians-and-bulgarians.html?_r=0.
Retrieved: January 17, 2014.
Hilary, Cecily. “Syria Refugees Flood Bulgaria, Expose Flaws
in EU Refugee Policy”. Novinte.com Published 14 January 2014. http://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=157227.
Retrieved: January 17, 2014.
Jane, Sarah. “Bulgarian Bulgur Pilaf”. Food.Com. Published:
31 May 2008. http://www.food.com/recipe/tunisian-vegetable-stew-54602
Retrieved: January 17, 2014.
Nelka.“Tarator- Bulgarian Cold Cucumber Soup.” Food.com.
Published: 15 may 2003. http://www.food.com/recipe/tarator-bulgarian-cold-cucumber-soup-62181
. Retrieved: January 17, 2014.
Ullman, Frank. “7 Days Bulgaria”. TravelVideoStore.com.
I like it but you need to do one on India.
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