Big Bowl

My grandfather’s house is near the Black Sea. It has a simple porch with purple wisteria flowers that bloom every summer, shading it from the heat. On the porch, my grandfather has wooden tables with cotton table clothes and plastic chairs. Around 20h, when the sun begins to set, there is a light so hazy pink that its beauty is intoxicating. As a kid, I remember sitting there from early on in the evening to late into the night with the stars twinkling above – listening to my aunts and uncles talk late into the night. Every night, there was a bowl with cut tomatoes and cucumbers from the garden with a type of feta cheese and olive oil (Shopska salad). Everyone needs a big bowl.

Shopska Salad Recipe

For 4 people, 7 mins prep

5 of your ripest tomatoes (the tomato flavor is everything, so make sure its a good one!)

3 Cucumbers

“Sirene” cheese (this is Buglarian Brined cheese, but feta will work well!)

Chop all ingredients together and toss in salad. Pieces should be bit size. Crumble in as much cheese as you want. You can also grate it — which is the traditional way and makes it way more delicious with all the veggie juices

Season with olive oil and a bit of vinegar, salt and pepper to taste.

Big bowl for all sort of meals.

Available in Salt or Speckle.