As the weather is getting cold and the first snow has already fallen, my excitement for truffle season builds. Angel and I are excited to welcome new guests, as well as familiar faces to join us around the fireplace with a glass of something, as the aroma of freshly hunted truffles permeats through the air. … Continue reading Truffle Season 2024/2025
Rakia doesn't get enough credit for being a spirit that is suitable for cocktails... It is traditional drunk chilled with salad or meze, the Balkan equivalent of charcuterie or antipasto, respectively. The most famous adulterated incarnation of rakia is the seasonal греяна ракия or hot rakia. The origin of mulled rakia is a bit murky, but what is clear is that it is a traditional staple that keeps us feeling snug as the temperature drops.
We kicked off the first of our new event series AE Invites at Miam Mini Market in the Doctor's Garden area of Sofia. The responses were overwhelmingly positive for the Cherry Sidecar, Bulgarian 75 and Rakia Old Fashioned.
Our GODAT Great Classics tasting took place at Apollo Wine in Sofia. After 10 years of offering an expertly curated wine selection online, Doni and Mitko Nikolov finally have a multifunctional space to shop, taste, and learn about wine and spirits.
I find that with every endeavor we embark on... patience is the key ingredient. Asparagus, truffles, rakia... all require a degree of restraint before enjoying the bounty. From seed, asparagus takes 4 - 5 years before the first harvest. Truffles, from the initial plantation of the inoculated tree to the first black diamond need anywhere … Continue reading Cherry Rakia
For years, Angel and I have been creating and producing a variety of different products that inspire us, truffles, cherry rakia, Castile soap, and coming soon pasture-raised beef.
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