Food corner: Bahtiars plov by Natasha Milojevic Trstenjak

I was lucky enough to travel with Bahtiar who showed me the quieter and more private sides of the country and taught me how to prepare plov. As he pointed out, every man should be able to prepare it.

Next to regional differences it seems that every family has its own special recipe, so it is rather more a personal choice of what suits your taste.

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A Festival of Kyrgyz National Cuisine

Community based tourism (CBT) is the practice of providing natural, value-packed travel services that utilize local accommodation, food, music, art, crafts and traditions.  CBT is an excellent value and travel experience that supports rational and sustainable development. CBT gives travelers authentic visits inside homes, villages and heritages while delivering proceeds directly to the families that visitors stay with and buy from.   Continue reading