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Pelgrim Brewery in Rotterdam
How does the image of a straightlaced Pilgrim fit with the only brewery in the Dutch city of Rotterdam?Well, the Pilgrims who landed on Plymouth rock in the America’s apparently came through Rotterdam...
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And there were Waffles
I have a big sweet tooth. I like sweet and I like crunchy. Waffles (especially the type in Belgium) fulfill both of these well. We were in Belgium for a week and I was determined to get some good...
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Eating Bologna
Bologna is known for its food. In English, the name is synonymous with slices of large sausage named after the city. The city has earned this reputation well. If you like to eat, and eat Italian,...
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Tasting Italian : A Food Tour in Rome
What is Italian food? You probably think you know. I thought I knew too.Italian food is about fresh! Fresh in this sense means two things, regional and seasonal. So each region of Italy would...
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Making Balsamic Vinegar the Traditional Way in Modena
Food is a big thing in Italy. They take is quite seriously. There is a sense that things need to be done correctly and must be enjoyed in the proper way. Sauces and pasta shapes are paired and wouldn’t...
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Isemarkt – Market under the Tracks
I am a big fan of street markets and a sucker for nostalgia. When we planned to come up to Hamburg for a weekend from Berlin, Isemarkt popped into my mind immediately. The market part of that urge is...
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Impressions of Singapore
On our recent “escape winter” trip we flew through Singapore. It was our cheapest option to and from south east Asia and had decent options to the region. We decided to spend a few days to recover from...
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Candied Almonds at the Frankfurt Christmas Market
Before I moved here, I didn’t associate Christmas or even Germany with candied nuts, but I do now. Amongst all of the Gluhwein and sausage stands at a Christmas market, there are always a number of...
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Orientation Guide to Nice
We had a brief stop in Nice on our way from Brussels to Italy. Ali and I had both been to Nice previously, but long enough ago that no memories were helpful. We came to Nice on a night train and only...
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Food in Cumbria
One of the great joys of travel is exploring local food as you go. My dad and I walked a portion of the Cumbrian Way this June and encountered a lot of great food. England isn’t particularly well known...
View ArticleStreet Markets in Amsterdam
I really enjoy street markets while traveling. They can be some of the most interesting experiences and some of the cheapest eats all wrapped into one. We went to two of the several markets during our...
View ArticleThe Best Sandwich in Brussels
Lunchtime is often difficult while traveling, especially in more expensive towns. We don’t want to spend too much, either money or time at a sit down place; nor do we really need that much food at...
View ArticleMaking Sorbetto
“What are the ingredients of a sorbetto?” asked the energetic Japanese woman, Makota, who was to be our instructor for the afternoon at the Carpigiani Gelato Lab. She spoke wonderful sounding Italian,...
View ArticlePelgrim Brewery in Rotterdam
How does the image of a straightlaced Pilgrim fit with the only brewery in the Dutch city of Rotterdam? Well, the Pilgrims who landed on Plymouth rock in the America’s apparently came through Rotterdam...
View ArticleAnd there were Waffles
I have a big sweet tooth. I like sweet and I like crunchy. Waffles (especially the type in Belgium) fulfill both of these well. We were in Belgium for a week and I was determined to get some good...
View ArticleEating Bologna
Bologna is known for its food. In English, the name is synonymous with slices of large sausage named after the city. The city has earned this reputation well. If you like to eat, and eat Italian,...
View ArticleTasting Italian : A Food Tour in Rome
What is Italian food? You probably think you know. I thought I knew too. Italian food is about fresh! Fresh in this sense means two things, regional and seasonal. So each region of Italy would...
View ArticleMaking Balsamic Vinegar the Traditional Way in Modena
Food is a big thing in Italy. They take is quite seriously. There is a sense that things need to be done correctly and must be enjoyed in the proper way. Sauces and pasta shapes are paired and wouldn’t...
View ArticleImpressions of Singapore
On our recent “escape winter” trip we flew through Singapore. It was our cheapest option to and from south east Asia and had decent options to the region. We decided to spend a few days to recover from...
View ArticleOrientation Guide to Nice
We had a brief stop in Nice on our way from Brussels to Italy. Ali and I had both been to Nice previously, but long enough ago that no memories were helpful. We came to Nice on a night train and only...
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