Damson Gin – Quick easy recipe
pleasantplacesbulgaria This post explains how to make damson gin – a quick easy recipe. Summertime is the season of abundance! The garden is bursting with fruit and vegetables of all kinds.…
Self-sufficiency
Cottagecore -Live Your Dreams
Introduction This post begins with a brief description of Cottagecore . It then looks more critically at the movement, and how it differs from a typical self sufficient lifestyle. The…
Living the Good Life
Setting the Scene Anyone old enough to remember the popular sitcom ‘The Good Life’ will understand the fascination engendered by the exploits of the middle class couple who turn their…
Bulgarian Village Life
Where we are In this post I will describe typical Bulgarian village life. Our village is situated about 15 kilometres from the main town of Karlovo . It is a…
Runaway Chickens and Enthusiastic Builders
Since moving to Bulgaria every day seems to bring a new adventure. This morning we were proudly presented with three chickens by one of our lovely neighbours. Excited to welcome…
Shopping in Bulgaria
Shopping in England was a chore, I much prefer shopping in Bulgaria! This is one very memorable shopping trip. One of the Roma families who have befriended us here keep…
How to Make Cider
Well, since moving to Bulgaria, this is the third year that we have made cider from our own apples! I can say with certainty that this is the best cider…