Monday, July 29, 2013

Western PA Ethnic Cooking - Macedonian - Part 7 - Photos, recipe links & video

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

The Macedonians who were oppressed by the Turks for 5 centuries came to the US. 
Macedonia consisted of Northern Greece, Bulgaria and eastern Yugoslavia.
  • Pre-WWII 200,000 came to North America
  • United with Bulgarians
  • Low wages
  • Settled in LA Detroit Toronto as well as Pittsburgh
  • They were very active in Pittsburgh community
  • They have a a yearly folk festival with dancing
  • Founded West Homestead Baking Company:  sour dough and rye breads
  • Still active: Bulgarian-Macedonian club
A few dishes would be standard:
  • Stuffed Cabbage with egg and lemon
  • Elia's Stew
  • True Macedonian Cheese Pie or Mlechnik
RECIPE LINKS BELOW THESE GENERIC PHOTOS


  

  

  

  

 

  

  

  















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