Spanish Supermarket Giggles
Having arrived in Spain late last night, there was nothing much in the flat to eat today, so a foray to the supermercado was a priority. A foreign supermarket always interests me. I enjoy exploring daily norms overseas, not to mention having a giggle at some of the strange and sometimes unfortunate names given to some of the products. Here are a few such amusements I came across today: The washing powder called ‘Colon’ (above) was too funny. What inspired that name I wonder? Actually, I hate to think. Call me immature but yes, I find a brand of biscuits called ‘Bimbo’ amusing And ‘Bonka’ coffee was just a bit…
Visit the Heart of England: The pub
Britain has a thriving drinking culture. If you’ve seen the action at its peak on a Saturday night you might even call it raging. Pubs are very much part of British culture (if having over 53,000 didn’t make that clear) No visit to the UK is complete without at least one visit to a pub. You should probably visit several though to get a proper feel for the place…ahem. Samuel Pepys referred to the pub as ‘The heart of England’, which perhaps explains the drinking culture evident in Britain today. So, what is the difference between a pub and a bar? The first thing you will probably notice is that…
Great beach bars in Barbados
Dreaming of sipping that scrummy cocktail on the beach while watching a magnificent sunset? Dream no more. There are plenty of places to do this in Barbados. Here are my favourites. Carib Beach bar, Christchurch Carib’s open deck spills out onto a glorious beach of golden powder sand and gently lapping waves. It is a really friendly beach bar and popular with young families due to its location right on the beach. Good varied menu. A word of warning though. If driving, be careful your car doesn’t get stuck in the sand in the car park. Your rescue mission will be a very public one, with the whole bar watching! …
Fantastic things to do on the Cote d’Azur
Famed for its flamboyance, the Cote d’Azur in the South of France is so much more than just a place to be seen. Explore this beautiful region and don’t miss out on the shops, scenery or heaven forbid, the food! Nice Old Town Nice is a large but spacious town. It has sprawled rather un-prettily back from the seafront but still retains its charming old town, which is made up of many narrow winding streets. It is a great place to browse the shops or enjoy the many restaurants and cafes. Nice also boasts several museums and frequently hosts large events. Cannes Cannes is a cute little town, made famous…
Some Bahamian Food Favourites
The Bahamas are not just hundreds of beautiful islands – there is lots to eat too! An island nation that has prioritised rum-distilling has to line its stomach afterall… The Bahamians have a great variety of seafood to enjoy and it is all too pleasant to wash it down with a tasty cocktail as you watch the sun set. Souse Souse is a thin water-based soup. It is a simple dish of few ingredients, most commonly water, onions, lime, peppers and meat. Conch Conch is a white shellfish meat found inside conch shells. It is a delicious specialty of the Bahamas and often served as conch fritters (pictured above), cracked…
Where to eat around Fethiye
Fethiye and its surrounding area have long been visited by travellers and tourists. There are plenty of cuisines available in this region but here I have concentrated primarily on the restaurants I have found reliable, over several years, in providing good authentic Turkish food. Oh ok, and one (Turkish) Italian restaurant. Cinbal’s, Kayakoy Cinbal’s (pronounced Gin-balz) in Kayakoy is one of the most popular barbecue restaurants in the area. The very direct tag line on their sign “Kendin pisir, kendin ye” gets me every time. It means “Cook it yourself, eat it yourself!” Seating is outdoors in summer, in a hidden garden. There are even trees to tie your dog…
Guide to Turkish Street food
Turkey produces some amazingly tasty, traditional treats from fantastically fresh ingredients. From the savoury fan to the sweetest tooth, there is something for everyone. Get familiar with Turkish treats before you go so you can enjoy them confidently. Borek Borek (pronounced burr-ek) are filled pastries, either baked as individual borek, or one large borek and then cut into portions (pictured above). They are made with thin filo-like pastry and common fillings include cheese and parsley, mincemeat, spinach and potato. They are delicious fresh and are still tasty once they have cooled down later. Simit (sim-it) are rings of bread covered in sesame seeds. Street vendors often carry them on a…
