Happy St George’s Day in Bulgaria!
Bulgaria celebrates St George's Day on 6 May. Meryl White kindly shares Vanya's recipe for mesenitza (Tutmanik) using feta cheese.
Read moreMeryl is a writer and presenter, sharing her passion for traditional baking. She has a keen interest in food history from the Georgian period onwards and writes regularly on her blog and elsewhere. Meryl was born in the Dearne Valley and spent most of her working life in leadership roles in education and local government, raising young people’s achievements and aspirations. She is an enthusiastic volunteer, including Inspiring the Future and Young Enterprise.
Bulgaria celebrates St George's Day on 6 May. Meryl White kindly shares Vanya's recipe for mesenitza (Tutmanik) using feta cheese.
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