Wednesday, October 2, 2013

Food Glorious Food... On a Budget

Sheep's cheese dumplings in Slovakia
A few weeks ago I was sitting in the fabulous Gülen Pide in Cannakale laughing with some new travel buddies about my ongoing obsession with food. I happily showed them my collection of photos showcasing our favourite dishes on this trip: sheep cheese dumplings (Bryndzové halušky) in Slovakia, fresh mussels with tomato and garlic in Bulgaria, chicken liver pasta in Hungary (I admit, I was anxious ordering that one - but it was so worth it!) and one of the best burgers I've ever had in the city of Prague.

It is not uncommon for travellers to Europe to come back a few kilos heavier. The vast array of food choices is overwhelming, with both local and international dishes in abundance. Personally, sampling all the different cuisines is one of my favourite aspects of travelling. In Chiang Mai, we adored the Green Mango cafe so much we spent a day with the owner visiting the local market and having a cooking lesson. In fact, visiting the local market is something I always try and do - I adore food markets, and the ones here in Europe are enough to make you weep!