Travel is different. Exotic, cultural, beach, romantic… And there are gastronomic ones! Going to Italy, France, Spain, or, for example, mmm … to Thailand or Turkish Istanbul, you can not only relax and have fun, but also enjoy breathtaking goodies! Do you want to know how to please yourself and your stomach in the 7 most delicious countries in the world where food is a cult? Then “swallow” this article in its entirety. Enjoy your meal! 😉
Italy: Neapolitan Margherita, prosciutto with melon, cayuco of 5 types of fish.
Tie me to Michelangelo’s David! From the amazing dishes of Italian cuisine, the mind leaves me. Taste buds are looking forward to the holiday! And now, without which Italy is not Italy … Without a real Neapolitan Margherita – the ancestor of all pizzas. The thinnest pastry with Vesuvius-grown San Marzano tomatoes is simmered in a wood-fired oven, then topped with buffalo mozzarella cheese, basil and drizzled with olive oil… Oh, mamma mica! She drives me to… Even though I haven’t finished my prosciutto di Parma yet!
…My No. 2 Culinary Oscar Contender! Transparent slices of salty ham are served in Italy with ripe, fragrant melon. A glass of sweet rose wine… Mamma Be-lies-sigma! From pasta, devilishly dangerous for the figure, but divinely delicious Carbonara with goat cheese and bacon. And in Italy they cook amazing risotto! Try it with truffles, seafood… And if you want soup, feel free to order a thick Tuscan cayuco – from 5 varieties of fish, with the addition of red wine. Also, Roman artichokes, national Italian gelato ice cream with fruits, berries, chocolate and nuts are waiting for you…
France: foie grass, onion soup, Provence cheeses, oysters…
France is the birthplace of gourmets! And French cuisine is considered to be the most refined and high. Carefully! Traveling to France is fraught with the development of your fine taste and attitude to food as an art. Dishes here are eaten slowly, listening to their feelings and with great pleasure! Many go to France to enjoy… Foie grass is the time! The liver of an overfed goose or duck is extremely healthy and tasty. The most delicate pate will masterfully shade pear or fig marmalade, kiwi or currant berries. I recommend to complement all this beauty with a light Sauvignon Blanc with gooseberry flavor… Mmm! Tres been!
No. 2 on the list of French must eats is onion soup with a crispy cheese crust. Rooster in wine (koku-o-vein) with a baguette – that’s three! The famous cheeses of Provence – four! Well, five – the crown of bliss … Oysters! Yes Yes! My favorites are concave or ceruse, from Erikson, with a hint of hazelnuts. Unforgettable to enjoy them in the fresh air, to the accompaniment of lemon juice, rose wine or even champagne. Too elegant? In any French café you can gobble up mussels with French fries. Simple, but also with a marine touch. Bon Appetit! 😉
Spain: jamun, gazpacho, paella, sangria…
Why does everyone love Spain so passionately? For its sunny beaches, fiery temper, flamenco… And, of course, for the famous Iberic jamun! It is not for nothing that the Spaniards sing an ode to this delicacy, calling it their happiness and pride, and also “pate engram”. I overeat them to satiety and always buy with me – to friends and colleagues. Don’t know what a ham is? I explain! This is a dry-cured ham from a special, black breed of pigs. Try a piece and dance with pleasure! Chilled sherry goes best with jamun.
And by the way, what’s a hot day without a cold gazpacho? My main rule for summer holidays in Spain! This popular soup can be made from cucumbers or rabbit and chicken, and even turn out to be completely white – with crushed almonds. Paella valencene is also amazingly tasty – a Spanish variety of pilaf mixed with seafood, meat, vegetables and saffron. There are at least 300 paella recipes in Spain! As well as tapas snacks – an extremely popular delicacy in all cafes and restaurants. Wash them down with fruity Sangria – wine mixed with water and pieces of fruit. Delicious!
Greece: lettuce horiatiki, tzatziki, moussakas, sunny wines…
Greece has everything… Everything you need for a hungry traveler! =) Although Greek cuisine seems simple, it is very healthy and cheerful. Portions are from the heart, and there is no limit to the hospitality of the Greeks. You will be especially lucky if you are invited to a traditional dinner. The table is skillfully set, and the colors that have spilled violently in bowls and plates are dazzling! Welcome to a feast for the whole world – with freshly baked bread, an abundance of vegetables, olives and olive oil, seafood, wine and sweets! What is a must try? Start with horiatiki salad, familiar to you as “Greek”. Here it is so juicy and aromatic, with real sheep’s feta cheese, oregano and basil – worthy of its glory!
Then move on to the exhilarating moussakas. It seems to me that this casserole was created by the gods themselves! Just looking at her makes me salivate! Amazing in taste, it consists of layers of fried eggplant, minced meat, cheese, potatoes and béchamel sauce. Spread thickly on tzatziki bread, don’t be shy! This sauce is based on yogurt, grated cucumbers and garlic. Be sure to try the Greek fish baked in coals and paidakia – lamb ribs! Mms How about sunny wine? Light sweet or strong tart? Muscat, with a hint of citrus, flowers or resin? Summer is splashing in every bottle!
Turkey (Istanbul): fish sandwiches, kebabs, marsh doldrums, oriental sweets…
I confess! Arriving in Istanbul, everyone goes to the Blue Mosque or Hagias Sophia … But I’m on my way to Emanon Pier to taste the most delicious street food in the world – fish sandwiches balky eke! The freshest mackerel is fried in front of you on the grill, and then it is placed in a bun soft as fluff, generously flavored with lettuce, onion rings and poured with lemon juice. Mmm! And they cook this yummy on the deck of a small colorful boat swaying on the waves. Very romantic! What else should be included in your menu in Istanbul? Fried red mullet, sea bass marinated with basil, sea bream, mussels stuffed with rice…
