Nope, I haven't misspelled our new president's name. I'm participating in blogger Muse-swings' Inaugural Celebration Events. Each participant is to post something in relation to the US Presidential Inauguration. For a special Serbian something, I consulted my friend Radovan, who accompanied my husband and me on our trip to Greece last summer. When I asked him what I could offer the President and his wife, he replied with a twinkle in his eye, "Burek oboma," which in Serbian means "burek for both of them." I can't think of anything more fitting for Barack Obama and the First Lady!On this photo you can see Radovan with a plate of the crunchy-outside-but-filled-with-soft-white-cheese-inside burek, which many Serbs eat for breakfast or else late at night...sort of like the French used to do with onion soup at Les Halles. Burek is usually eaten with the fingers or nibbled on in the paper it's wrapped in, but for President Obama, I got out my nicer china and my grandmother's silver!
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I don't know if anybody outside Serbia will understand this language joke....but I do...and I like it :-)))
And Burek & Yoghurt, of course :-))
Haha, very clever play on words there, Bibi! Svaka cast!
Right, I'm definitely getting some burek sa mesom (with meat), my favourite, tomorrow morning!
Adam
PS: Plus yoghurt of course!
I will have to share this play on words with my father in Canada who loves Burek (cheese) and Barack!!
that is beautiful lace!
i've never taste the food. but it looks good
Bibi! How brilliant! A wonderful play on words and the burek looks absolutely delicious! It looks a lot like the Romanian placinta.
That is so very funny & a brilliant thought! I think everyone will get it with your usual expert explanation. Happy feasting. (Glad to see Radovan again too.)
I wish that we could watch the inauguration together nibbling on this!
What a fun post for today. Love the look of that goodie on the plate.
Great day for America and so for the world. He brings change and hope with intelligence, calm, charisma. I'll be glued to the television.
I love burek. If only I could get it here and not only on holidays.
Yummm - that looks delicious and what a great play on words
Oh Pat I saw the jogurts I like so much on the picture!
What a day!
Bibi - I stopped by for another bite of that delicious burek obema. Your china and grandmother's silverware are just beautiful!
Oh that looks delicious! Funny post too by the way! ha ha Well stop by for some scones and tea later when you need an afternoon break! My ChaCha security detail will keep me busy today so I'll check back in with you all tonight!
I'm sure the Obama's will enjoy this tasty treat. Yum!!! I also love grandma's silver and china. Lovely.
V
Looks tasty. I'm hungry and wish I had some.
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Bibi, just getting off the carriage provided by Muse (yes, it has wings ;)) and what an absolutely delightful and clever presentation.
The china is beautiful and the burek delicious! I'd love to get the recipe so that my father who was born in Belgrade can enjoy as well! Thank you, Bibi!
Have a wonderful day! Petra :))
That looks so tasty! And clever too, I like it!
Cute wordplay! Are those crocheted curtains under the plate? They look very Italian!
Hello, Saretta. Yes, those are curtains that I folded, since I don't have a lace tablecloth... :>)
Oh what a fun play on words and great cultural perspective!
It looks and sounds delicious. I'm sure the new President will enjoy it!
A Serbian pun! I love it!
Radovan is very wise -:) You're offering looks quite delicious, too.
Wonderful post, Bibi! Like your creative nod to our new leader. Perfect! Also, enjoy your continued delightful posts on Serbian cuisine. And it's always fun to see what Radovan is up to. He and Henri seem like two of a kind - always quietly in the background, but nice to have around. :)
I heard this word-play from my son while he was visiting. I'm fascinated by the way other cultures are playing around with the new US president's name.
A yummy photo.
Great word play. I want to come over for tea!
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