I am back from my two week adventure through Europe. It feels like I have come out of a weird dream, like it hardly happened at all. It was an experience I will not soon forget. One of my main goals of this trip was to eat my way through the countries I was in, and although I didn’t get to eat everything I could have dreamed of, I ate some truly wonderful things. Join me, as we travel around Europe through food!
First Stop:
Copenhagen
Copenhagen is known for pastries but I was surprised by the amount of different culture’s food located around the city. Nearly every country was represented on every street corner. They also have this specialty that is basically like an open faced sandwich but with one piece of bread, it was delicious and decadent. They also have a cake called Christianhavn cake, that was out of this world.
London
London is a big city with a lot going on. I knew from the start that I definitely needed to have fish and chips, Indian food, and High Tea. I was delightfully surprised by again how many cultures I was able to experience in this city. I was also amazed by High Tea and Cream Tea (like high tea but with just the desserts and biscuits). London had some of my favorite surprises in food.
Barcelona
I wish I had more time to spend here, but we really only had one day to experience the city. Started off the morning strong with fresh squeezed orange juice, managed to get our hands on sangria by the beach, churros by the bagful, and tapas. OH and the cheapest but most delicious (and strong) mojitos.
Italy
I knew I would love Italy, and I was not disappointed. From the fresh pastas, delicious sauces, and markets selling fresh produce on every corner, I was sold from the start. Meals were simple, but so flavorful, every ingredient is made with such care and is of high quality. Every day I enjoyed a cappuccino and pastry from a local bar. I got fed by a local Italian, AND we learned the magic of apertivo. Apertivo is when you order a drink and you get access to a buffet or just get some free food. It is magic, and I wish we did it more. That brings me to the drinks of Italy. Processo was so cheap and delicious, especially when made into a fresh peach bellini. Lambrusco is a sparkling sweet red. And I was not disappointed in the house wine ever. Italy was one of my favorite food destinations, I had to resist throwing away all of my clothes and filling my backpack with food. I definitely will be going back, hungry for more.
Berlin
Berlin was a destination with a short time again. I read that it was a hot spot for delicious doner kebab and Vietnamese food, so those definitely were on my to try list. Also listed was schnitzel, pretzels, beer, and curry wurst. They have a whole museum on curry wurst so I knew I had to have it, but I must say…not my favorite. What were some of my favorites were the doner kebab salad box I had, the potato salad that had apples and pickles in it, and surprisingly I found a beer I LIKED! Shocking if you know me!
I wish it was more socially acceptable to eat 6 meals a day, and I also wish the heat made it more easily attainable. But what I was able to eat and enjoy was truly memorable and delicious. There are more detailed stories of everything I ate on my instagram so check those out!
The Home Taste 