Posts Tagged: eating

Japanese visitor poses as Tora-san with the Tora-san statue.

Unassuming Shibamata…

Yesterday I had the pleasure of working at the Shibamata Festival. If you’re like me until a few days ago and have never heard of the place, Shibamata (柴又) is a quaint, Edo-style town in Tokyo’s north-east. Think Asakusa only

Japanese visitor poses as Tora-san with the Tora-san statue.

Unassuming Shibamata…

Yesterday I had the pleasure of working at the Shibamata Festival. If you’re like me until a few days ago and have never heard of the place, Shibamata (柴又) is a quaint, Edo-style town in Tokyo’s north-east. Think Asakusa only

In full swing...

Mesmerizing Marrakech…

No trip to Marrakech is complete without a visit to the medina (old city). During the day, wander the labyrinthine souqs (markets) and at night, head into the main square, Djemma el Fna. As dusk descends, the square is transformed

In full swing...

Mesmerizing Marrakech…

No trip to Marrakech is complete without a visit to the medina (old city). During the day, wander the labyrinthine souqs (markets) and at night, head into the main square, Djemma el Fna. As dusk descends, the square is transformed

Beef tajine with apricots, prunes and olives from La Sqala.

Tender Tajine…

“Cous cous or tajine?” This is a question you’ll get used to being asked a lot in Morocco. Two of Morocco’s staples almost always on the menu and sometimes the only thing on the menu. Having never been a big

Beef tajine with apricots, prunes and olives from La Sqala.

Tender Tajine…

“Cous cous or tajine?” This is a question you’ll get used to being asked a lot in Morocco. Two of Morocco’s staples almost always on the menu and sometimes the only thing on the menu. Having never been a big

Pastilla

Put a Pigeon in your Pie…

Considered Morocco’s national dish, pastilla (also referred to as bastilla), or savory-sweet pie, is a unique culinary experience. Traditionally made with pigeon, it is now commonly replaced with the more accessible chicken, although variations of the recipe exist across the

Pastilla

Put a Pigeon in your Pie…

Considered Morocco’s national dish, pastilla (also referred to as bastilla), or savory-sweet pie, is a unique culinary experience. Traditionally made with pigeon, it is now commonly replaced with the more accessible chicken, although variations of the recipe exist across the

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A Few Drops of Happiness…

Who could not love a place that radiates with such positive sayings as “Happiness is the perfume you cannot pour on others without getting a few drops on yourself”? This quaint café just three minutes walk from the west exit

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A Few Drops of Happiness…

Who could not love a place that radiates with such positive sayings as “Happiness is the perfume you cannot pour on others without getting a few drops on yourself”? This quaint café just three minutes walk from the west exit

Grilled Cock Fighting Chicken

The Cock Fighting Chicken Dinner…

I feel like I’ve been writing a lot about chickens lately, especially about ones whose final moments are fast approaching. It’s all been by sheer coincidence really. Last weekend it seemed was no exception when a chicken story once again

Grilled Cock Fighting Chicken

The Cock Fighting Chicken Dinner…

I feel like I’ve been writing a lot about chickens lately, especially about ones whose final moments are fast approaching. It’s all been by sheer coincidence really. Last weekend it seemed was no exception when a chicken story once again