Black Fish & Chips? That’s Something You Don’t See Every Day
When my plate of fish and chips arrived at the table, the fish appeared to have been burned to a crisp. Cinder and chips – that’s what it looked like.Read More…
Category: European Food
Vimto: An Acquired Taste I Never Acquired
Vimto is a British soft drink that was invented in 1908 and is still going strong today. It was originally marketed as a health tonic and sold with thRead More…
Dandelion and Burdock: What It Is and Why You Should Try It
If you ever visit the UK, dandelion and burdock is a traditional British soft drink you may want to try. A lot of people love it but there are also plRead More…
British Doner Kebabs vs. Donner Kebabs in Other European Countries
British doner kebabs are different from the ones you get in many other European countries. In fact, the takeaway food classed as a doner can vary consRead More…
I Ate My First Calamari Sandwich in Madrid
A calamari sandwich (bocadillo de calamares) is a fried squid sandwich you can buy in Spain and is especially popular in Madrid. It’s actually just piRead More…
I Finally Know How to Eat Prawn Tapas (I Hope!)
This afternoon I went into a bar and ordered a Caña (small beer). As is the case in many bars in Spain, the woman behind the bar also gave me some frRead More…
Hungarian Burek: It’s a Hefty Slice of Pie!
Today I found the local bakery and bought a slice of Hungarian burek. I felt compelled to try it because I’ve eaten burek in all the other Balkan counRead More…
City Pan Fish & Chips: British Fish and Chips In Hungary?
Today I ate fish and chips in Szeged, Hungary. Although I was born in Britain and used to eat fish and chips fairly regularly during the 48 years I lRead More…
Ćevapi: A Traditional Balkan Grilled Meat Dish
To say Ćevapi is a Balkan type of sausage wouldn’t be strictly true. With most types of sausage, the meat is enclosed in some form of skin. Ćevapi hRead More…
Baklava: A Tasty Dessert with an Uncertain History
Baklava is a sweet dessert made with pastry. It’s popular in the Balkan countries, but there are doubts about its history. The versions can vary slighRead More…