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Asbach Uralt is a German Brandy Produced in Rüdesheim since 1892: There's plenty of wines and beers to taste in Rüdesheim, but one liquor that must be tried when in this village is Asbach, the famous German brandy specialty from Rüdesheim am Rhein. Asbach brandy has been in production for over 100 years in Rüdesheim and consistently ranks amongst the top ten liquor brands in the food and alcohol industry in Germany. For our taste of this famous Rüdesheim liquor, we went to the … [Read more...]
Vienna's Heuriger - a Viennese institution: Vienna is well known for its famous composers like Mozart and Strauss, waltzes, the Vienna Boy's Choir, Schönbrunn Palace and the Sacher torte, to name a few. But just as famous should be the Viennese Heuriger, a typically Viennese institution. The heuriger have inspired many songs to be written about them and they have served as a backdrop for many movies. But, the main aim of heurigen these days is to provide a comfortable atmosphere where … [Read more...]
Regensburg's historic Wurstkuchl: On any Danube river cruises, you'll most certainly hear about "Wurstkuchl" in Regensburg, a tavern famous for its bratwurst. Your river boat will stop near the Old Stone Bridge, thought to be the eighth wonder of the world when it was built. As you disembark from your boat, all you have to do is follow your nose to the tavern. The "Wurstkuchl" in Regensburg is Germany's oldest bratwurst tavern still in existence. It was established shortly after 1146 … [Read more...]
The World's longest running oyster festival: My greatest disappointment with my two trips to Ireland is that I've never made it to the Galway International Oyster Festival, usually held in September to celebrate the start of the oyster season. I love oysters and Tony loves oysters and Guinness so this festival is really ideal for us, but we've missed it! Origin of the Festival The Galway International Oyster Festival didn't originate out of any Irish tradition or medieval cultural belief, but … [Read more...]
Food in Central Italy: a brief gastronomical tour! Emilia Romagna; Tuscany; Umbria; Le Marche Pomposa; Ravenna; Ferrara; Bologna; Modena; Parma; Siena; San Gimignano; Pisa; Lucca; Firenze (Florence); Arezzo; Montepulciano; Montalcino; Lake Trasimeno; Perugia; Assisi; Spoleto; Orvieto; San Leo; San Marino; Urbino; Ancona; Ascoli Piceno Food in Central Italy may be the most familiar to tourists, but is nonetheless highly regarded by italians. Emilia-Romagna, the gastronomic heart of Italy, is … [Read more...]
Food in Rome and around: a brief gastronomical tour! Rome and Lazio Rome; Tuscania; Viterbo; Tarquinia; Cerveteri; Ostia Antica; Frascati; Monte Cassino Perhaps the most savoury of all Italian regional cuisines, and perhaps due to its central location, the food in Rome and the surrounding district of Lazio offers an incredible variety of dishes and ingredients. Classic southern Italian flavors such as garlic, black pepper, rosemary, and parsley are all present with … [Read more...]
Food in North-east Italy: a brief gastronomical tour! Trentino-Alto Adige; the Veneto and Friuli Padua; Bassano del Grappa; Vicenza; Verona; Lake Garda; Trento; Bolzano; Cortina d'Ampezzo; Misurina; Trieste; Venice Food in Northeast Italy often comprises dishes rich with creamy and meaty sauces, and risotto and polenta are often eaten instead of pasta. Trentino-Alto Adige stretches from the Dolomite mountains in the north and east to undulating hills … [Read more...]
Food in Southern Italy: a brief gastronomical tour! Naples and Campania; Abruzzo, Molise and Puglia; Basilicata and Calabria; Sicily and Sardinia Pompeii; Sorrento; Capri; Positano (Amalfi Coast); Bari; Matera; Castellana; Alberobello; Lecce; Taranto; Calabrian Mountains; Taormina; Syracuse; Ortygia Island; Piazza Armerina; Enna; Selinunte; Agrigento; Mondello; Palermo; Naples The south of Italy, especially the far south, is a different country when compared to the north, and food in … [Read more...]
Spanish food is delicious: Put very simply, Spanish food is delicious! It's tasty, spicy, vibrant in colour and a has a great mix of fresh ingredients. In this sun-drenched country, grains, beans, fruits and vegetables all grow very well and there is also an abundance of meats, seafood and cheeses, not to mention wines and sherries. We are all very familiar with signature dishes like paella and tortillas, the tapas style of food and famous Spanish products like chorizo, Jamon Serrano, … [Read more...]
What is Croatian cuisine?: Food styles in Croatia are varied, depending on the regions, but broadly they can be categorized into two main groups - the inland and the coastal areas. There is a distinct difference in the types of foodstuff and styles of cooking between the two main regions. Cuisine in the inland are influenced by Central European countries like Hungary and Vienna, whereas the coastal regions have been greatly influenced by the long period of Venetian rule - pasta dishes and … [Read more...]
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