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Berlin wine and Greek farms
From Deutsche Welle… An essay on wine made in Berlin. Really. Back to the land in Greece.
Bottoms up! The latest European drinking rankings
From Prague Post. Who drinks the most, and how much.
a roundup of travel ideas for springtime in Europe
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
chocolate festival in Oxford!
From the Oxford Mail. If you’re in or near Oxford, England this weekend, check out the Chocolate Festival. I wish I’d known!
a historic pub in Abingdon getting another chance
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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Tagged food & wine in Europe, news from Europe, oxford travel, UK travel
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shopping in Helsinki and a very nice dinner
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
a look at the last (4) of Berlin’s food halls
From Deutsche Welle – Berliners love their food halls (Markthallen) but, of the original 14, only 4 are still around.
Now InBev is looking at Staropramen
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
they’re trying to ‘clean up’ Wenceslas Square
Why do they think getting rid of the sausage stands on Wenceslas Square is a good idea??? Fooey. from Prague Post
organic food travels in Czech Republic
Farmers bring their crops to consumers in all sorts of ways
Pairing Spanish wines and cheeses
I recently found this great blogsite with an amazing look at Spanish cheeses and the best pairings with Spanish wines.
Posted in Europe food & wine, General magpie travel, Spain
Tagged food & wine in Europe, spain travel
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The start of truffle season in Provence
Où sont les truffes? Truffle season is here. From the London Independent.
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Tagged food & wine in Europe, france travel
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Czech Christmas wouldn’t be the same without a carp for the holiday meal
Czech carp farming going strong. Sorry, folks. The closest I came to consuming any oversized goldfish was to buy and eat a couple of fishy-shaped gingerbread from a stall at the Prague Christmas market.
Ten best Scotch whiskies
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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