You find yourself in the store (self-service) and completely get lost in front of the shelf. There is a large variety of oils, especially in bigger supermarkets, and understandably you start wondering which olive oil to choose. With the price dynamics over the last two years, for many people the starting point is the price, […]
How to choose olive oil? Read More »
It’s been some time since I have been planning to write a short article on the topic. Something like a comparison map between the highest quality grade Extra virgin olive oil, and the two refined categories – Olive Oil and Olive Pomace Oil. Few people consider the fact that pomace is a compromise version of
Pomace – yes or no Read More »
Two years ago, I wouldn’t have imagined that with a group of 20 olive enthusiasts we would immerse ourselves in the scenery of organic olive groves and pick olives together. The most devoted ones would take the fruits to Sofia to cure them, following the slow traditional method and enjoy them only in spring. I
With olive enthusiasts to Greece (a dream come true) Read More »
“Why Berlin? It seems to have little in common with olive oil, doesn’t it.” is a common first reaction which I get when sharing more about my 2024 academic endeavour to broaden and elevate my olive oil horizons. Indeed, this is not exactly a Mediterranean geography, not at all, yet it is a vibrant meeting
Berlin GOOA EVOO Academy – new level Read More »
a chapter from my first book “Sun & Olive oil – stories and recipes about fascinating flavors of the Mediterranean”
About the seasons with love and gratitude Read More »
Over the years I have become more and more aware that food is here to bring us happiness and enjoyment. To fill us with lightness, calm and vitality, and let our body and our whole being quietly rejoice. When our relationship with food is wholesome and harmonious – without guilt and stress, without constant deprivation
Mediterranean Diet Hooray! Read More »
There is nothing more rewarding than receiving an email-invitation My Pure Olive to join an event and talk about extra virgin olive oil. This was the case with Ana Sharkova from AVA Creations www.ava-creations.eu, the Bulgarian counterpart of the EU EcoOlives Project EcoOlives – Training in Organic Olives and Olive Oil production and marketing, who
EcoOlives project comes to Sofia Read More »
10 November 2022 The ones who know me, know that I do not prepare much for my trips, I leave myself to discovery and surprise, to the magic of the unknown, especially when travelling to a new destination. It is very usual that the new impressions are so vivid and full of layers that I
Take me to Lesvos! Read More »
October 2021 October is a very special month when the new oil comes to life ~ fresh, green, fragrant, wholesome. Inviting. To open up our senses and to invigorate our food, to give it a new dimension ~ of depth, extra layers, naturality, vitality. It is not a surprise that exactly 2 years ago, in
Sun & Olive oil ~ my 1st book is live!!! Read More »
July 2021 Pelion vol. 2 French people say “Jamais deux sans trois” (Never 2 is without 3) and I have the feeling, indeed a strong feeling, that there will be another comeback, after my second stay in Pelion this summer. The charm of the peninsula bridging the sea and the mountain, the flavours and perfumes full
Με η Χωρις (With or without) Read More »
May 2021 I remember the words of a friend “extra virgin olive oil is not just a super-fat and food, but a hyper-food too”. Back then, a few months ago, I am not sure I was realizing the meaning behind this statement. Indeed, for me high quality extra virgin olive oils are healers from nature,
Healers from Nature (high phenolic EVOOs) Read More »
15.05.2021 Започваме с малко история – маслиновото дърво знае как да разказва увлекателно с толкова хилядолетия зад гърба си. То е с нас, човеците, вече цели седем-осем хиляди години. Родено е в земите на Левант в източното Средиземноморие и е обгрижвано още от античността, а сокът му се е ценял високо и се е нареждал
В света на зехтина и защо да обикнем extra virgin Read More »
April 2021 Spinach is perhaps the first greens, which we find on the open markets, a sweet reminder that Spring is here to stay. I love it not only for its vibrant green shades, rich taste, but also because it makes a generous bridge with Winter. Its wholesome flavours, luscious texture and warmth which we
From Spinach with love Read More »
August 2020 Summer is a firework of colours, an explosion of flavours, much zest and vigour which one could simply not resist. It feels powerfully in the air and this abundant energy is so inviting, captivating, and invigorating. It tells a story full of sun and life. I adore the month of August especially in the
Tomatoes, bell peppers & much more Read More »
August 2020 Could you imagine the world without green? Those beautiful shades of green, from sparkling and translucent in the spring to calm and profound in the autumn? Me not, not at all. Green is the synthesis of life and all the rest of the colours make the life bouquet more vivid and abundant. I love
Purslane ~ love from 1st sight Read More »
June 2020 I started off my EVOO journey in Bulgaria with the clear idea to work and cooperate with food enthusiasts and professionals towards growing together the food and EVOO culture in my home country and beyond. Food is so essential in our lives. And at a point in time I’ve realized that we modern city
HRC celebrates EVOO Read More »
July 2020 Each trip is like a magic box ~ you open it and a marvel happens! At least with me it works like that and I’m new after each journey. Enriched, inspired, full of happiness and with wings widely open. I’ve noticed that especially in the last 3-4 years when my personal/professional transformation has
25.07.2020 Каква година само! Различна, многолика, някак бавна и насочваща навътре в душата. С предизвикателства, пробудени от новото време на ограничения, скрити лица и усмивки. И подканваща да погледнем с други очи, да изострим сетивата си, за да чуват, виждат и чувстват отвъд маските. Със сърцето и интуицията. За мен пролетта също имаше душевни долини
Многоликият Пелион Read More »
April 2020 It’s 1st April and feels like Nature is playing with us ~ spring winter spring winter spring winter continuously whispering to us. Calm and tender, windy and adamant messages reminding us humans that living in contrasts and extremes is perhaps not the way, at least the sustainable and caring one for the years to
Spring with the scent of winter Read More »
03.10.2019 Откакто се помня пътувам. Обичам пътешествията ~ да изследвам нови места и да се завръщам на стари, да се потапям в местната култура и бит, да разговарям и разменям усмивки с местните хора. Да се посмеем заедно, дори и да е от недоразумения в езика. И да опитвам местни вкусове и аромати, които разказват
March 2019 I love the start of a new day ~ the wake up, usually with a smile, dreaming how it will unfold and what it will bring…the morning tells a lot about the day. Making coffee is a special ritual for me, making breakfast is a precious part of it. Usually in the morning I’m
Morning full of energy Read More »
February 2019 I was in Italy in the beautiful and picturesque Toscolano Maderno on the hills above Lago di Garda and some foreign friends were curious about Bulgaria and some distinctive features of my home country. I took few moments to reflect on this question as very often the common things to us turn uncommon
Roses, lavender & olive oil Read More »
January 2019 In my thoughts I sometimes go back to my childhood days with my grandparents and cousins in a picturesque mountain village called Martinovo with sheep, goats, vegetable gardens, orchards, meadows, Ogosta river and wild forests. My heart fills with happiness reflecting on the summer and winter vacations full of flavours, time outdoors and in
Bulgarian vegetarian flavours Read More »
