Bulgaria- Part 2

So, here we are, still in Bulgaria for all intents and purposes.  Technically, I am not in Bulgaria, but we'll get to that in the next post.  So, I hate to say it, but the food did not get better.  It just got more edible.  Our favorite discovery was the "baked potatoes."  These were actually just potatoes cooked with cream, cheese and turkey (the lunch meat kind, but whatever).  Or, better yet, leave out the turkey.  They were good.  

Self-portrait.

One of my favorite dessert things is chocolate-coated honeycomb.  Not the actual honeycomb, but the British version that is featured in Crunchie bars.  Nom!  This dessert featured said honeycomb.  That, and it was the only thing other than said potatoes above that was edible.

One of the things that they haven't managed to mess up is fresh salads with a salty, Feta like cheese.  They also have a great spread that is made from tomatoes, garlic and fresh, roasted red peppers.  It is fantastic!  It is great by itself or spread on some bread.  The two pictures above and the four below were taken at Aquamarin in Nesebar.  The lamb and burger were great.  The bun reminded me of Fuddrucker's.  All buttery and toasted.  So good!  The lamb, I was told, was very good as well.  But, please keep in mind, that very good in Bulgaria and very good in France are two different things.  

The yougurt with honey, nuts (and figs) was a big hit.  The yogurt was strained, so it was thick and creamy.  Of course, the honey, nuts and figs were all fresh as well.

One of the things that I should mention about Bulgarian restaurants is that they just serve food when it is available and ready.  Did you want your salad first?  Nope, it will come out with the main course.  And of course, your main is served a good five minutes before everyone elses'.  How do you maintain manners (you know, waiting until everyone is served before starting)?  You don't.  You just eat when the food comes and hope that your dinning companion's food will come very soon.  

I hate to keep bashing Bulgaria.  I think that the country has a lot of charm and a lot to offer.  However, with all the fondness that I have for it, the food needs some major TLC.  It leaves a lot to be desired.  Which is a shame, since they have great natural resources.  Their fruits, vegetables and herbs are some of the best in the world due to their soil, yet there is a lack of knowledge on how to prepare them.  Perhaps, next year, they'll get it down.