alexcote (62)in #photography • 4 years agoPhoto of myself at Durmitor National ParkThis picture was taken at Durmitor National Park in Montenegro, which is truly like the Alberta of the Balkans. One…alexcote (62)in #food • 4 years ago30 Incredible Balkan Foods that will make you hungry #25 MekitsaKnown as the Bulgarian donut, mekitsa is a deep-fried flatbread made with yogurt. The root of the word “mek” refers to…alexcote (62)in #food • 4 years ago30 Incredible Balkan Foods that will make you hungry #24 TulumbaTulumba is the closest you’ll get to churros in the Balkans. This fried pastry dates back to the Ottoman Empire, and…alexcote (62)in #food • 4 years ago30 Incredible Balkan Foods that will make you hungry #23 BaklavaBaklava is one of the most iconic desserts from the Balkans. The Turks and the Greeks still can’t agree on the history…alexcote (62)in #food • 4 years ago30 Incredible Balkan Foods that will make you hungry #22 PalacinkeYou have American pancakes, French crepes, and then you have Balkan pancakes somewhere in between. Known as…alexcote (62)in #food • 4 years ago30 Incredible Balkan Foods that will make you hungry #21 CozonacThere’s nothing quite like Christmas in the Balkans. However, Cozonac takes the cake (pun intended) for one of the…alexcote (62)in #food • 4 years ago30 Incredible Balkan Foods that will make you hungry #20 Gravče na tavčegravče na tavče “Gravče na tavče” is definitely one of the most hearty, and protein-packed vegetarian dishes you’ll…alexcote (62)in #food • 4 years ago30 Incredible Balkan Foods that will make you hungry #19 Blitva and potatoesBlitva and potatoes is typically served as a side dish with fish, though it can be a meal in and of itself. Found…alexcote (62)in #holiday • 4 years agoHappy Easter to all of you who celebrate!Happy Easter with the photo of my decoration from our home. Have a great one!alexcote (62)in #food • 4 years ago30 Incredible Balkan Foods that will make you hungry #18 Tarator soupScientists once attributed the long lives of many Bulgarians to their natural yogurt consumption. That’s why tarator…alexcote (62)in #nature • 4 years agoBeautiful peacocksLokrum Island is an oasis for anyone seeking peaceful day to spend. Besides beautiful evergreen pinetrees and crystal…alexcote (62)in #food • 4 years ago30 Incredible Balkan Foods that will make you hungry #17 Šopska saladThe Šopska salad is the Balkan version of the chopped salad. Originally from Bulgaria, it is said the salad was…alexcote (62)in #food • 4 years ago30 Incredible Balkan Foods that will make you hungry #15 Fish StewThere are many variations of fish soup and stew in the Balkans. For instance, Riblja corba is a clear soup made from…alexcote (62)in #food • 4 years ago30 Incredible Balkan Foods that will make you hungry #14 Cuttlefish risottoWhile most of the fish dishes in the Balkans are rather light, black risotto is a rich speciality that will definitely…alexcote (62)in #food • 4 years ago30 Incredible Balkan Foods that will make you hungry #13 MusselsMussels are another popular seafood dish found throughout the Balkan region. Mussels can grow in either freshwater or…alexcote (62)in #food • 4 years ago30 Incredible Balkan Foods that will make you hungry #12 Grilled fishAs you move further along the coast in the Balkans, you will notice that meat is replaced by a variety of fresh fish.…alexcote (62)in #food • 4 years ago30 Incredible Balkan Foods that will make you hungry #11 PekaCrockpots and instant pots? The Balkans don’t know them. Instead, this region prefers to slow cook the old fashion way…alexcote (62)in #blog • 4 years ago30 Incredible Balkan Foods that will make you hungry #10 GoulashGoulash is a hearty winter soup popular throughout Eastern Europe as well as the Balkans. Goulash is originally from…alexcote (62)in #food • 4 years ago30 Incredible Balkan Foods That Will Make You Hungry #9 MusakaEveryone seems to make and spell musaka (mousakka) slightly differently. Traditional Greek Mousakka is a casserole…alexcote (62)in #food • 4 years ago30 Incredible Balkan Foods That Will Make You Hungry #8 Stuffed peppersBoth sarma and stuffed peppers are considered “dolmas”, which refers to any type of stuffed vegetable. Similar to…