The Nürnberger Bratwurst Tastes Best When Freshly Cooked on a Charcoal Grill: Nuremberg is famous for its Nürnberger bratwurst which is traditionally grilled or roasted and served three abreast on a bun with mustard. Whether it is served Drei im Weggla (three in a roll), on a plate with sauerkraut or with potato salad, the Nürnberger bratwurst is amongst the most popular fast food snacks in the Franconian metropolis. Thick as your thumb and golden brown, they taste best when freshly … [Read more...]
The Famous Energy-Giving Kendal Mint Cake
November 20, 2010 by
When is a Cake Not a Cake? - When It Is a Kendal Mint Cake: Travelling through Cumbria, our tour director talks excitedly about Kendal mint cakes (as tour directors do), but I pay scant attention. Yes, I like mints and I love cakes, but the two put together doesn't sound like an gastronomic treat to hold your breath for . After a morning stop, Mr. Tour Director walks down the aisle of the coach with a bag of sweets. This was when I discovered that a Kendal mint cake is not really a cake … [Read more...]
Dresden Takes The Cake For Christmas Stollen
November 12, 2010 by
Dresden's Christmas Stollen is World Famous:! The Christmas season brings with it many special treats and one of my favourites is the Stollen. This German Christmas cake, called the Weihnachtsstollen or Christstollen is a loaf-shaped cake made with chopped candied or dried fruit, nuts and spices. Marzipan stollen is my favourite. Although many German towns make their own stollen and there is some dispute as to which German city invented the stollen, it is the Dresden stollen that is … [Read more...]
Drambuie – "The Drink That Satisfies"
November 1, 2010 by
Drambuie or "An Dram Buidheach" is The Drink That Satisfies in Scottish Gaelic: The stories of Bonnie Prince Charlie (Charles Edward Stuart) and the Jacobite Uprising of 1745 are part and parcel of any visit to the Scottish Highlands. Charlie's insurrection ended in a defeat at the Battle of Culloden, but his flight from Scotland after the uprising continues to be the stuff of legends. One such legend surrounds the creation of Drambuie, a malt whisky liqueur well-known to drinkers around the … [Read more...]
The Best Fish and Chips at The Seaforth in Ullapool
October 29, 2010 by
The Fish and Chips at The Seaforth in Ullapool Restored Smiles to People's Faces : We arrived in Ullapool at lunchtime, a town that most knew nothing about save that it was once a thriving fishing port. After a couple of nights in a Thurso hotel where many guests had a pretty poor accommodation experience, the mood on the tour wasn't the happiest. Our tour director tried to placate the guests by promising a lunch stop surprise that people would be delighted with. We were ushered … [Read more...]
Cologne’s Brauhaus, Kölsch Beer and Quirky Hospitality
October 20, 2010 by
Enjoy Kölsch Beer and Quirky Hospitality at Cologne's Brauhaus : For the people of Cologne, eating and drinking out is a very social occasion, therefore the venues tend to be loud and jovial rather than hushed and dignified. Cologne‘s famous brauhaus are like microcosms of the city‘s traditional but quirky hospitality. Here are a few traditional places: Brauhaus Sion - has been in existence since 1511 (located on Unter Taschenmacher) Cölner Hofbräu Früh - This traditional … [Read more...]
Bettys – York’s Most Famous Café Tea Room
October 19, 2010 by
At Bettys, Teas and Meals Are Served in the Traditional English Style: If you're looking to enjoy some Yorkshire tea whilst in York, one of the most famous York tea rooms is Bettys Café Tea Rooms. Bettys is a family business that has been in existence for over 90 years and they serve teas and meals in the traditional English style. There are six Bettys Café Tea Rooms in Yorkshire and two of them are in the historic centre of York. The main Bettys York branch is right on St. Helen's … [Read more...]
Gourmet Burgers at Blas Burgerworks in St. Ives
October 19, 2010 by
Blas is an Eco-Friendly Restaurant Which Specializes in Gourmet Burgers: Blas Burgerworks is a small and very popular organic fast food restaurant in St. Ives that specializes in burgers. From the queue of people lining up to dine there, it appears that they must be good so we joined in the queue one evening. Booking in Person at Blas Burgerworks It was after 8:00 p.m. and looking at the number of people in the line and the fact that there were a few diners leaving, we assumed we wouldn't … [Read more...]
Admiral Benbow Inn – A Unique Pub in Penzance
October 15, 2010 by
Admiral Benbow Has an Amazing Collection of Artifacts from Shipwrecks: At the recommendation of our guest house owner, we came in search of the Admiral Benbow Inn in Penzance. Mike knew that we were on the look-out for interesting places and experiences and he described the Admiral Benbow as a unique and rather interesting pub with amazing interior decor. He has lived in St. Ives for decades and had only recently visited this Penzance pub himself. Admiral Benbow's Decorations When … [Read more...]