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00:00:09The best formula for parents, we went to Bulgaria for some
00:00:12parenting tips: eating chocolate and getting
00:00:16paid for it, see what it looks like, maybe the best job in
00:00:19the world, in the end, ultimate comfort
00:00:22food, find out how German dumplings are made, all and much
00:00:26more in today's Euromax.
00:00:42Parents around the world want to raise strong, confident, and
00:00:46resilient children, in Bulgaria they seem to be doing
00:00:49something right, what is their
00:00:51secret?
00:00:55Meet Dara and Lena, twins growing up in one of
00:00:59the most'
00:01:02But perhaps that is their advantage. In Bulgaria
00:01:05conditions are not ideal, but children are surprisingly
00:01:08resilient. When it comes to facing crises, Bulgarian
00:01:12children perform better
00:01:15For the filling, Stefan breaks the bread into than their peers in richer countries. For me, the most important thing is that they live in accordance
00:01:19with certain values and that they believe in themselves and their
00:01:21abilities.
00:01:24But that alone does not build
00:01:26resilience.
00:01:30Slava and Nikola live with their children in the capital Sofia, in
00:01:33Bulgaria, family is traditionally first.
00:01:36This sparsely populated country in
00:01:39southeastern Europe has only 6.4 million
00:01:42inhabitants, of whom 1.1 million
00:01:46are children. The birth rate is
00:01:491.6 children per woman, which is higher than the European
00:01:52Union average and approximately the level in the United States.
00:01:56Most households have only one child.
00:02:00Slava is a journalist, and Nikola works in the IT sector, although he
00:02:03lived in France for years, they consciously chose to live as a family
00:02:07in Bulgaria. The country has a spirit of renewal because many
00:02:11educated young Bulgarians return home in search of a place
00:02:14to start a family.
00:02:26for children.
00:02:30Vislava has been working as a freelancer for several years, which allows
00:02:33her to be flexible and pick up her children from school,
00:02:37often in the company of Freddy, the family
00:02:39dog.
00:02:42The Bulgarian education system is not highly rated internationally,
00:02:45but instead of losing hope, Desislava and Nikola
00:02:49focus on its positive
00:02:51aspects.
00:02:55We have a stable social system and good access to
00:02:58healthcare.
00:03:09Honestly, I think their future is determined at
00:03:12such a young age. The family environment is much
00:03:16more important than the wider social
00:03:18environment.
00:03:23At home, they strive to create an environment where children take
00:03:27responsibility, whether it's household chores or independent
00:03:30learning, screen time is
00:03:33sportclub.com, and limited to one hour a day. After that, Dara and Lena have to discover for themselves what they like
00:03:37to do and what they are
00:03:39good at.
00:03:42Of course, sometimes you tell them they have to be disciplined and
00:03:45persevere, you explain to them that everything takes
00:03:48time. They have to learn to give new things a chance
00:03:52and be patient.
00:03:55Although everything is difficult at first, later, it can become easy and
00:03:59fun.
00:04:00enjoyable.
00:04:03Bulgaria approves one of the longest parental leaves in
00:04:06Europe. Employment is guaranteed for up to three years, and the first
00:04:1014 months of leave are almost fully paid. Nevertheless,
00:04:14society is still strongly influenced by traditional patriarchal
00:04:17patterns. Only about one percent of fathers in Bulgaria use
00:04:21extended parental leave. On the other hand, many young parents
00:04:25today share childcare more equally. Desislava, for example,
00:04:29wanted to return to work before her maternity leave expired.
00:04:32I would say there is still a stigma against women who want to
00:04:36return to work before the first year of maternity leave expires, even when
00:04:40it's really
00:04:40important to them,
00:04:44they are often not viewed
00:04:46favorably.
00:04:52At least once a week, the twins go rock climbing,
00:04:56their parents want them to try as many different activities as possible.
00:05:00The goal is not for them to be the best, but to build self-confidence and
00:05:03try new
00:05:05things.
00:05:09You climb, you climb sometimes and.
00:06:12It's a shame that as a society we may not have achieved enough,
00:06:16so we want to be sure that at least our children
00:06:20will succeed.
00:06:25Do you like sweets? What do you say to being paid to eat
00:06:29chocolate, it sounds too good to be true. Not in
00:06:32Switzerland. We'll meet people who live by tasting
00:06:35chocolate.
00:06:40Professional chocolate taster. Is that
00:06:43really a job? Imagine waking up every morning
00:06:46knowing your job is to taste chocolate, not
00:06:50just to eat it, but to analyze and
00:06:53understand it. Simply put, it's a dream job, working
00:06:56every day with such wonderful raw materials and
00:06:59products.
00:07:02Francois Stall works in a chocolate factory in Switzerland, but
00:07:06how does one even become a chocolate taster?
00:07:10I trained as a pastry chef and chocolatier, and later
00:07:14I moved into the world of luxury gastronomy,
00:07:17I worked in Michelin-starred restaurants where I
00:07:21mastered the art of pure enjoyment. For
00:07:24Francois, chocolate is more than a sweet treat, it's his
00:07:28life's calling. As Director of Research and Development at
00:07:31Halba, Francis leads a team of nine certified tasters.
00:07:35They belong to an elite group of about a hundred professional
00:07:39chocolate tasters in Switzerland. So, what does this job
00:07:42entail? Before we order raw materials,
00:07:46we receive a sample that is tested and classified,
00:07:49so that only the best
00:07:51cocoa is purchased.
00:07:55The team consists of trained pastry chefs, chocolatiers, and
00:07:58former head pastry chefs, their job involves blind
00:08:01tastings to check the refinement of their
00:08:05palate, it really has a fruity taste, somewhat like berries.
00:08:09Subtle notes of wild berries, blackcurrant. Yes, very fruity,
00:08:13passion fruit quite a lot of dried fruit,
00:08:15for me it's perfect.
00:08:18The next phase is quality control.
00:08:21Tasters must evaluate each sample according to strict
00:08:24standards so that the evaluation is completely objective.
00:08:28Visual impression is eliminated. So only
00:08:31the taste is important. It's a process that requires extreme
00:08:35concentration and extensive experience.
00:08:38If we exclude
00:08:41professional tasting, how can an average
00:08:44person recognize premium chocolate compared to ordinary
00:08:48chocolate?
00:08:51You can tell by its appearance, it must be finely
00:08:54shaped, with smooth layers and an attractive color.
00:08:58Then you hear that characteristic crackle
00:09:01when it breaks. And you already know that the texture
00:09:04is perfect and that the filling gently
00:09:07melts. Once the sensory team approves
00:09:11the recipe, the process enters the mass production
00:09:14phase,
00:09:16but how do you get a job like this at Halba? After
00:09:20hiring, additional training
00:09:23A panel member must have exceptionally developed senses, must not
00:09:26have health problems such as allergies, and must
00:09:30also pass a sensory skills test. So, what is
00:09:34most important before the tasting itself? It is very
00:09:37important to regularly neutralize the taste with water. We use warm
00:09:41water because it helps to dissolve the fat in the mouth,
00:09:44thus achieving the best
00:09:46neutralization.
00:09:49Also, it is important not to eat overly spicy food before
00:09:52tasting and not to use strong perfume.
00:09:56Otherwise, the whole room will smell of
00:09:59it.
00:10:02If I have a cold, my sense of taste is not the same. It is
00:10:05limited, then there is no point in doing
00:10:07the tasting.
00:10:11And with an average salary of about 60,000 euros a year,
00:10:15does this job have any downsides? I really
00:10:18only see advantages, because every day I have the opportunity to taste premium
00:10:22chocolate, a disadvantage might be.
00:10:25that sometimes too many good things can get boring
00:10:28because on certain days we have too many tastings, but that is
00:10:32easily balanced with something salty to reset
00:10:35the senses. And how would Francois rate his
00:10:38job?
00:10:42On a scale of one to 10 I would give it a 10
00:10:44plus.
00:10:49If you love chocolate, it's hard to imagine a sweeter way to
00:10:53spend a working day.
00:10:58Somalia is participating for the first time in the world's most famous exhibition
00:11:02of contemporary art, the Venice Biennale, and
00:11:05it is represented by three artists who live in Europe. However, their
00:11:08work is inspired by the culture of their
00:11:11homeland.
00:11:14Suitcases, a multitude of memories. Exile and loss of homeland
00:11:18are central themes in the work of Somali-British poet
00:11:21Versanchere. This room she designed is part of
00:11:25the Somali Pavilion. What connects the artists exhibiting
00:11:29here is the same fate: the civil war in Somalia and
00:11:32life away from home. The country is presenting itself for the first time at
00:11:36the Venice Biennale of Art showcasing the works of its
00:11:39artists in Palazzo Caboto. The civil war
00:11:43broke out in 1991. At that time it became quite
00:11:47clear that this was no longer a place where we could return.
00:11:51Ajanfarah lives in Sweden while Azmada found her
00:11:55home in England. These women belong to the millions
00:11:58of people who make up the Somali diaspora. Their art
00:12:02is shaped by the culture of the country from which they originate.
00:12:06A direct source of inspiration for me is Somali
00:12:09poetry. I learned this from my father who constantly
00:12:12read and translated poems for me.
00:12:16The starting point for Azma Jamau, a poet and director
00:12:19who lives in Bristol, is the tradition of Somali
00:12:23poetry.
00:12:25In the pavilion at the Biennale, she draws on other traditions of her
00:12:29homeland, Somali clothing, musical
00:12:32instruments, mythological stories that she wove into her
00:12:36video work filmed in Mogadishu and Bristol.
00:12:39She found inspiration in the lives of Somali pearl
00:12:42divers.
00:12:45Traditions passed down within families play an important role in
00:12:49the art of
00:12:50AjamFara.
00:12:55Embroidery, embroidery carries a certain knowledge that has been
00:12:58passed down for generations in my
00:13:00family.
00:13:03In her Stockholm studio, Ajan, with the help of her mother, finishes her work for
00:13:07the Biennale. Her mother is also a direct
00:13:11inspiration for her art. I always use clay or
00:13:14pigments. This work is made from red clay
00:13:18that comes from the Sanag region in Somalia, where my
00:13:22mother grew up. My mother doesn't know exactly when she was born. Because in Somalia there is
00:13:26a rather poetic way of describing the year of birth,
00:13:29so she would always say: "I was born in the year of the Red Storm, as everyone
00:13:33called 1951."
00:13:36And this is the finished work,
00:13:39one exhibition, many different inspirations. However, a group of
00:13:43artists and cultural workers from Somalia publicly criticized
00:13:47the pavilion, claiming that it does not
00:13:49represent them.
00:13:52The exhibition at the Biennale focuses on the work of three
00:13:55extraordinary Somali artists from
00:13:57the diaspora,
00:14:00but the voices and reality of artists and artistic organizations from Somalia
00:14:04itself are not
00:14:05included at all.
00:14:09Like Ajan, both Azma and Saga Lali grew up
00:14:12abroad, but she later returned to Somalia where she
00:14:16founded the Somali Art
00:14:18Foundation.
00:14:21She is very familiar with the difficult conditions for artists in the country.
00:14:25After decades of conflict, Somalia is in the process of restoring its cultural
00:14:29life. Therefore, she believes it was a mistake that artists working
00:14:33to preserve the local art scene in
00:14:37Somalia were excluded from the official pavilion
00:14:40at the Biennale.
00:14:42Nevertheless, the artists featured in the pavilion say they feel
00:14:46a strong connection to their colleagues in
00:14:47their homeland.
00:14:52My initial inspiration to even pursue art came precisely from
00:14:56artists who create in Somalia. The first Somali pavilion
00:14:59at the world's most famous art exhibition represents
00:15:02a historic debut, but a debut that has sparked divided
00:15:06opinions.
00:15:09Throughout Europe there are different types of pasta
00:15:12with fillings: Ravioli in Italy, Pierogi in
00:15:15Poland. The German answer is
00:15:17Maultaschen. Legend has it that this dish was
00:15:21invented by ingenious monks, but what is the story?
00:15:25What is hidden behind it.
00:15:27These are the most popular filled dumplings in Germany
00:15:30Maultaschen. How is this dough filled with meat
00:15:34and vegetables prepared and
00:15:37what does it have to do with its monastery and why
00:15:41are they called little divine deceivers, more on that
00:15:45Stefan Schleht, a butcher and head chef at the Rossle Inn in
00:15:48Dettingen, and today I will show you how to make Swabian
00:15:52Maultaschen.
00:15:55Swabian Maultaschen are named after the Swabia region, and can only be so
00:15:58called if they originate from this specific area in Southern
00:16:02Germany. At the Resle Inn
00:16:06in'. has a long
00:16:09tradition. In this house
00:16:12with a wooden structure, the family business has existed since
00:16:151864. Among other things, the family
00:16:19also has its own butcher shop where the dumplings are prepared and
00:16:23sold. For the preparation of Maultaschen,
00:16:27Stefan needs the following ingredients: egg
00:16:30pasta dough, beef,
00:16:32pork, bacon,
00:16:36breadcrumbs. Spinach,
00:16:39parsley, celery,
00:16:42leeks, onions,
00:16:45eggs, salt and
00:16:48spices.
00:16:52smaller pieces and adds eggs to soften
00:16:55them.
00:16:57Then he dices the bacon and adds it to the crumbled
00:17:01bread. Next up is the vegetables.
00:17:04Some put more spinach, some less. Depending on
00:17:08the taste, we use a fairly large amount of
00:17:11vegetables,
00:17:13once the vegetables are cut, they are sautéed for 25 minutes, and then
00:17:17go into the meat grinder along with the bread and meat,
00:17:21thus creating the basic mixture,
00:17:24only the spices are missing, they are added to the cutter
00:17:27where everything is mixed and the final filling for
00:17:31the Maultaschen is prepared.
00:17:33Butcher tradition dictates that the mixture be tasted raw
00:17:40to see if the taste is good and it is
00:17:43excellent.
00:17:46Now it's time to fill the dough. Stefan prepares
00:17:49two strips of dough and places a full spoon of
00:17:53filling at regular intervals. We
00:17:56like it when Maultaschen have a little more dough. Some
00:17:59spread the filling in a thick layer, so there is more
00:18:02filling, less dough. We simply want there to be a little more
00:18:06dough around the filling,
00:18:22and then briefly blanch it in cold water, then add onions sautéed in butter with a little parsley,
00:18:26as a side dish he serves potato salad. Other
00:18:29variants are Maultaschen soup, Maultaschen
00:18:32salad or baked
00:18:34Maultaschen.
00:18:38We have always made Maultaschen because it is simply a Swabian
00:18:41dish that is easy to prepare, and when you buy it at the butcher shop,
00:18:45you can easily reheat it at home.
00:18:48Our recipe for Maultaschen is always the same, sometimes we slightly
00:18:52change the amount of spinach or parsley, but mostly I prepare them
00:18:56just as my grandmother, grandfather, and
00:18:59ancestors did.
00:19:03Legend has it that Maultaschen was invented several centuries
00:19:07ago in the Swabian monastery of Maulbronn during Holy
00:19:11Week before Easter when the consumption of meat was strictly
00:19:14forbidden. Allegedly, a monk hid meat in
00:19:17the dough, which is why they are called little divine
00:19:20deceivers today.
00:19:23Spalker Klenk is a Swabian and loves Maultaschen. Besides
00:19:27writing a book about this Swabian national dish, he initiated
00:19:30World Maultaschen
00:19:31Day.
00:19:36I believe that Maultaschen can rightly be called the king of Swabian
00:19:40cuisine, because more than any other dish from Southern Germany,
00:19:44it represents the cultural heritage of this region. I think everyone
00:19:47should try real Swabian Maultaschen at least once, because it is
00:19:51one of the best, most fascinating, most delicious regional
00:19:54specialties in
00:19:55the world.
00:20:01Available and popular throughout Germany. It exists in
00:20:04vegetarian and vegan versions. At the
00:20:07Resle Inn, it is on the menu every Thursday because it is
00:20:11tradition to eat it on Holy Thursday.
00:20:15It is important to me that the tradition of Maultaschen and our restaurant
00:20:18continues. I have three daughters, two of whom already
00:20:22work with us, so I hope that my children will continue this
00:20:25tradition.
00:20:30This has whetted your appetite for real Swabian Maultaschen. If
00:20:34you like dumplings, you must not miss
00:20:37this.
00:20:43Now let's go to London. This capital offers everything from
00:20:46world-famous sights to vibrant streets. But all
00:20:50of this comes at a price, the main question is can you get by
00:20:54cheaper?
00:20:57London is calling, the city of royal
00:20:59splendor,
00:21:03Big
00:21:05Ben, fish and chips, but London is also known for luxury
00:21:09shopping and sights with expensive
00:21:11admission fees. Is that too much for your
00:21:15wallet? Don't dismiss your dream
00:21:18prematurely. In one of Europe's most expensive cities, there are still
00:21:22many fun and affordable things to do, some of
00:21:26the most famous attractions are completely free, I'll show
00:21:29you, my first stop is the Houses of
00:21:33Parliament and the famous clock tower, better known as Big
00:21:36Ben.
00:21:43Big Ben, Big Ben is actually the nickname for the enormous bell inside the clock
00:21:46tower. The bell weighs 13.7 tons.
00:21:52Not far downstream on the River Thames I stop at another
00:21:55great landmark, Tower Bridge, instead of paying
00:21:5913.40 pounds to enter, I enjoy
00:22:02a beautiful view of the city from the promenade next to
00:22:05the bridge for free.
00:22:09Of course, walking is the cheapest way to get around London,
00:22:13but the public transport system is
00:22:14affordable.
00:22:17If you're looking for the cheapest option, get on the bus. They
00:22:21are already an adventure for sightseeing. For
00:22:25the best view go to the upper deck and sit
00:22:28in front. Or you can take the Tube,
00:22:31the oldest subway in the world. All London
00:22:34public transport can also be paid for cashless. There are
00:22:38automatic price caps, so you never pay more than
00:22:42necessary. A daily bus and Tube ticket in
00:22:45central zones 1 and 2 costs 8.10
00:22:49pounds.
00:22:51And now I want to explore London off the beaten path, so I'm
00:22:55joining an art walk in the East
00:22:57End.
00:23:02Here in the Shoreditch district, artists have turned the streets into
00:23:06a kind of open-air gallery. Several
00:23:10London operators offer free tours, but you are free to
00:23:13tip the guide.
00:23:14With
00:23:20free walking tours, we basically offer that you pay
00:23:23what you think you should, and I guess that's a way to
00:23:27allow everyone to take a tour, it makes street art tours
00:23:31universally accessible and I think that's really
00:23:33important.
00:23:36Now I'm ready to dive into the city's cultural scene, many museums offer
00:23:40free admission, my choice is the Natural History
00:23:43Museum.
00:23:49The skeleton of a blue whale that majestically hangs at the entrance
00:23:52is simply breathtaking.
00:23:54I am drawn to the part of the exhibition dedicated to
00:24:00a certain type of extinct animals.
00:24:04The museum has one of
00:24:08the most comprehensive collections of dinosaurs in the world,
00:24:11including fossils and models that seem
00:24:15alive.
00:24:16If you are a culture lover, you must
00:24:23see Shakespeare's Globe. Last minute tickets for next
00:24:27week are sold online every Friday for five
00:24:31pounds. Filming is not allowed during the performance,
00:24:33but here is a short excerpt.
00:24:36No more, Silia,
00:24:39than
00:24:42Aliena.
00:24:45Aliena, Aliena,
00:24:47Aliena.
00:24:51This is a great option for entertainment, and it's cheaper
00:24:55than the cinema. This tradition dates back to Shakespeare's time, when
00:24:59tickets cost only one penny. For
00:25:02dinner I go for the British classic Fish and Chips.
00:25:06Due to inflation and rising prices, this
00:25:09fast food is no longer as cheap as it used to be. I pay
00:25:1319 pounds, but the portion is generous and keeps me full after
00:25:17a long day.
00:25:28Well, how big is the hole in my wallet after a full day of
00:25:32exploring London? I spent 18 pounds on
00:25:35transport and 23 pounds on food, so a total of
00:25:3941 pounds for one day.
00:25:43It just takes a little planning to make the most
00:25:46of your trip without spending a fortune.
00:25:53That's all for today, but on our social media you will find
00:25:57even more fascinating stories from the world of culture and the European way of
00:26:00life. Thank you for your attention and see you next
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