I came to London not long ago and am in the middle of my second week of research and coursework at SOAS, University of London. My time in Bulgaria … [Read more...]
Tahini, the traditional way
While some traditions are fading with time, others are reborn. Tahini production, the sticky paste of the crushed sesame seed, is seeing a resurgence … [Read more...]
Border Villages of Ivaylovgrad
Small Bulgarian villages abutting the border with Greece are dwindling in size, but there is some hope for revitalization. Odrintsi was once populated … [Read more...]
Thracian Food Festival
The square in the center of Ivaylovgrad is surrounded by reflections of the town's past. An old Communist Party headquarters has been transformed into … [Read more...]
Winter Officially Ends
As the tumultuous weather finally subsides, snow melts and photos from the backlog appear that have been forgotten. I enjoy revisiting things months … [Read more...]
Home for Winter in the Pacific Northwest
Every morning I sip my first cup of coffee and blearily stare out the window looking for light. If it is golden or pure white, I grab my glasses … [Read more...]