Category Archives: Europe food & wine

Take a deep breath and visit Spain!

Posted on April 12, 2012 by suzykewct

Since marijuana is pretty much the biggest grossing crop in many countries (including the US), this could be just the ticket for pulling Spain‘s economy out of the toilet. From Deutsche Welle.

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a roundup of travel ideas for springtime in Europe

Posted on April 4, 2012 by suzykewct

From the Prague Post… Cooking classes in Prague From the London Independent… A bicycle tour of Brittany Food services on UK motorways are improving, but I’ll bet the French rest stop food is still the best. Ten spring walks to … Continue reading →

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Prague’s beer signs

Posted on March 27, 2012 by suzykewct

Prague and environs is the home of lots of great beers. Three of my favorites are …              

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chocolate festival in Oxford!

Posted on March 23, 2012 by suzykewct

From the Oxford Mail. If you’re in or near Oxford, England this weekend, check out the Chocolate Festival. I wish I’d known!

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a historic pub in Abingdon getting another chance

Posted on March 22, 2012 by suzykewct

Nags Head pub will get some major renovations and reopen later in the year. CAMRA is excited. From the Oxford Mail.

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shopping in Helsinki and a very nice dinner

Posted on March 18, 2012 by suzykewct

Whether good or bad for my image as a wise globe trotter, I like to go shopping when I travel. At times I just need something ‘normal’, such as tissues or toothpaste. Very often, I’m looking for packaged food that … Continue reading →

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a look at the last (4) of Berlin’s food halls

Posted on March 2, 2012 by suzykewct

From Deutsche Welle – Berliners love their food halls (Markthallen) but, of the original 14, only 4 are still around.  

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Now InBev is looking at Staropramen

Posted on February 29, 2012 by suzykewct

Only a couple of weeks ago, the Prague Post reported that Anheuser-Busch (parent company Belgian InBev) was trying to buy Budvar, Czech brewer of the original Budweiser. Now, InBev is eyeing another Czech beer-maker, Staropramen. I’ve had this beer, as well … Continue reading →

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Distressing rumors of Budvar sale

Posted on February 21, 2012 by suzykewct

Czech brewery Budvar may get bought up by InBev / Budweiser. From Prague Post

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they’re trying to ‘clean up’ Wenceslas Square

Posted on February 15, 2012 by suzykewct

Why do they think getting rid of the sausage stands on Wenceslas Square is a good idea??? Fooey.  from Prague Post

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Pairing Spanish wines and cheeses

Posted on December 31, 2011 by suzykewct

I recently found this great blogsite with an amazing look at Spanish cheeses and the best pairings with Spanish wines.

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The start of truffle season in Provence

Posted on December 30, 2011 by suzykewct

Où sont les truffes? Truffle season is here. From the London Independent.

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Ten best Scotch whiskies

Posted on September 28, 2011 by suzykewct

London Independent’s list of 10 best Scotches  – 3 blends, 7 single malts and the best dram to go with your haggis!

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