I’ll preface this by saying that while I haven’t been to Macedonia (YET – it is on the list!), I spent two glorious weeks exploring its neighbor, Albania. And while southern-Balkan-born people everywhere may balk that I am even comparing these two countries, from the perspective of someone in the United States or western Europe, there is a theme to food of this region. It’s hearty, simple and, above all, fresh food that has no shortage of flavor. It’s made with love and care using the freshest, humblest ingredients. It’s cozy to the core.
