FAMOUS GERMAN WINE AND BEER FESTIVALS FOR 2019: German wine and beer festivals are great occasions not only to enjoy a variety of wines and beers, but they also provide an opportunity to observe local traditions, sample local foods, as well as to mingle amongst a nice cross-section of … [Read more...]
Belgian Beer Festivals 2018
BEER FESTIVALS THAT MAKE BELGIUM THE BEER CAPITAL OF THE WORLD: Munich Oktoberfest is without doubt the king of all beer festivals. But for the discerning beer lover, it is not the size of the beer festival that counts. The Belgian Beer Festivals are not as well publicised internationally as … [Read more...]
Frankfurt Kleinemarkthalle – A Gourmet Food Hall
Frankfurt's Kleinemarkthalle is a melting pot of international specialities: The last time we were in Frankfurt, we stumbled upon the Kleinemarkthalle and were very glad to find this inner city market full of gourmet food. We had some delicious cheese, nice breads, olives and dips and were so … [Read more...]
The Addictive Pimientos de Padrón
Pimientos de Padrón is A Favourite Spanish Tapas Dish: Pimientos de Padrón is one of our favourite tapas dishes in Spain. We first tasted this delicious dish at Sésamo’s in Barcelona and have become addicted to it. These small Padrón peppers are fried, at high temperature, in olive oil and … [Read more...]
Schlenkerla Brewery Tavern, a Bamberg Institution
Schlenkerla is the original Bamberg smoked beer: Bamberg is a stop for many Danube river cruises and everyday, groups of passengers from the cruise ships are taken on a walking tour of the town. One of the attractions that is shown to visitors is the Schlenkerla brewery tavern at … [Read more...]
Sizzling Sausages at the Regensburg Wurstküchl
The Regensburg Wurstküchl by the Danube has been sizzling sausages for centuries: If you're a meat eater, a visit to Regensburg would not be complete without stopping at the Regensburg Wurstküchl, Germany's oldest sausage kitchen. Situated next to the 12th century Steinerne Brücke or Old Stone … [Read more...]
Caffè Greco – On the coffee trail of literary greats
Caffè Greco is a famous and historic café near Rome's Spanish Steps: At the top of via Condotti, just off the Piazza di Spagna, is Caffè Greco, one of the oldest cafés in Rome. Opened by its Greek owner in 1760, Caffè Greco's literary connections are very much stronger than the coffee it … [Read more...]
Il Molo – A Dining Experience in Vicenza
Il Molo, or The Pier, has great seafood with Sicilian Flavours: After three weeks of travelling in northern Italy, we were looking forward to a change away from 'traditional Italian cuisine'. When we arrived in Vicenza, Tony did some research and Il Molo was one of the restaurants that had good … [Read more...]
Feuerzangenbowle or Glühwein with a Kick
Feuerzangenbowle is a Traditional Drink during the German Christmas Season: Like glühwein, Feuerzangenbowle is a traditional alcoholic drink, often consumed as part of the German Christmas or New Year's Eve tradition. We are very familiar with glühwein, and have had our share of it over the … [Read more...]
Liquid Gold – La Raccolta (Olive Harvest) in Tuscany.
It's Autumn in Tuscany, and time to harvest the olives! It’s autumn in Tuscany and, once again, time to get the nets out and prepare for La Raccolta - the olive harvest. La Raccolta in Tuscany normally takes place between October and December, before the olives fall from the trees, but it is … [Read more...]
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