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Block of white brined cheese on a plate with tomatoes and bread
Lifestyle

A Guide to Bulgarian Sirene: The Brined White Cheese That Anchors the National Table

From shopska salad to banitsa, Bulgaria's beloved white cheese is a daily staple. Here's what makes sirene special and how to enjoy it like a local.
A plate with crumbled white cheese and slices of yellow cheese.
Food & Drink

Sirene and Kashkaval: A Guide to Bulgaria's Iconic Cheeses

From crumbly white sirene to golden kashkaval, Bulgarian cheeses are essential to the country's culinary identity. Here's what to know and how to enjoy them.