Day 83, country #11 of the trip, 40 of a lifetime “Stop playing with your food.” How many times did you hear that as a kid? In Morocco what we call “playing” is just plain eating. How would your parents react if you: -grabbed a handful of food -mashed it on the side of your plate -formed it into a ball -tossed the ball in the air a few times -and then popped it into your mouth Sounds like a quick way to get a smack to me, but today under the watchful eyes of four Moroccan ladies, I proudly stupidly refused a spoon in … [Read more...]
Thessaloniki, Greece
Hit up the market like a local today. I can't wait to write about all the weird things I saw. I'm talking pig heads people! Creating a website is hard work! So much information coming in that I want to share that my head is going to explode. What do you think of these section titles? How to Eat Gotta Do What to Drink Feeling blessed to be around close friends while processing all this stuff. Italy comes next and that's where the hard work begins! But first I'm headed out for for some of Greece's bangin baklava . . . girl's … [Read more...]
A Pear Grows in Denmark
While signing up for a quick gym membership in Copenhagen, I found this tiny pear sold as a snack at the front desk. Two thoughts struck me, and I think I now understand why Danish people think our produce is massive. In other parts of the world, food is cultivated for taste. In the U.S, it's all about durability and size. Also, what a great idea to sell fruit in gyms! Has anyone seen this in the U.S.? … [Read more...]
Where to Eat in Copenhagen
After being named the world's best restaurant several years in a row, Copenhagen's Noma put Nordic cuisine on the map. The thing is, getting a reservation is a b*tch- online booking three months in advance closes within minutes of opening. Click that refresh button all you want, you're not getting in. I was, however, able to sneak out back behind the restaurant one night and capture this duck-grilling shot. For those of us without reservation trigger fingers, Copenhagen has plenty of other options. You'll notice a lot of international food … [Read more...]