Who Doesn't Love Gourmet?

A gourmet is a person with refined taste and high food requirements. The word comes from the French gourmet - "gourmet". In the first sense of the term, it is a connoisseur of good food and drink, sensitive to tastes and aromas, for whom the right combination is important. He enjoys the comparison of different shades of flavors and last but not least the vision of the dishes. The word gourmet has already established itself as an adjective, describing exquisite dishes made from high quality products with a lot of imagination and shaped with a creative flair. The phrase gourmet restaurant is also often used - elegant restaurants with excellent food and drinks, which are gaining more and more popularity in the world.

After hundreds of episodes of many culinary shows on TV, there is hardly a person who does not know at least something about gourmet. However, the idea of ​​many Bulgarians about it is still "small portions of expensive food with strange names, served in large plates." Proponents of the national cuisine are ready to fiercely argue about the advantages of a full plate of beans over the cult French delicacy Foie gras. For the uninitiated, this is a goose or duck liver prepared in a special way. Well, we can tell the skeptics about haute cuisine good news - there is already a gourmet version of the iconic dish for the Bulgarian table beans with sausage. Lovers of trifles (offal) can also be relaxed. So, the philosophy of gourmet culture in no way contradicts national traditions in nutrition. It simply raises the requirement for the taste and appearance of food to another level. The fact that information about gourmet dishes is now more and more accessible does not mean that chefs and restaurant owners should expect a mass outflow from taverns and a crowd in front of gourmet restaurants. In the end, let everyone decide for themselves what to have on their plate. However, if someone says they don't like gourmet, it's important to know what they're missing. 

There are hundreds of gourmet recipes and they include a wide range of products. Meats are of all popular types - beef, lamb, pork, chicken, rabbit. Fish and seafood are also among the favorite products. Dishes also include vegetables, nuts, fruits and a variety of spices, including exotic ones. Gourmet menus are generally healthy, which is a consequence of the combination of ingredients and the method of preparation, which makes them easy to digest. Heat treatment is most often roasting or steaming. They are served in combination with vegetables and appetizing sauces, and the accent in the gourmet kitchen is the attractive presentation of the dishes. The same dish can be shaped on the plates in many different ways, depending on the artistic views of the chefs. Especially important is the slow consumption of food, 

It is believed that gourmet can not be cooked at home, because this cuisine is associated with intricately prepared and served dishes. It is true that many recipes require a large set of quality products and specific spices, but if you decide to experiment in this area, you do not have to buy the whole supermarket and take a day off. You can also find easier recipes with affordable products on the Internet. The magic is in combining them and in the way they are processed and served.

However, if you decide to enjoy a real gourmet taste, it is good to choose to consume professionally prepared food in a cozy atmosphere. This will save you time and possible disappointments. It is no coincidence that the concept of gourmet tourism has become necessary. If you want to take a tasty trip, Bansko is a very good destination. There in the Leonardo restaurant and in the Fondue restaurant you will be able to get all the pleasures of eating in one place - excellent dishes in a refined atmosphere and good service.