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As a tourist in European countries, how many of you have favorite things to
eat while there? I know I do. Here are some of my own very favorites, and I would like to hear about other people's. Especially since my repertoire of countries is a bit limited. FRANCE: I live here now, but I didn't always. My all-time favorite, as a tourist and now as a resident, is the plateau des fruits de mer. A good plateau has raw oysters, sometimes of more than one variety, raw clams, and sometimes raw mussels, cooked shrimp, of two varieties, the "bouquet", a medium sized pink shrimp and the "petit gris", a small shrimp which is gray when raw but salmon colored when cooked, crabs of several varieties, the "étrille" which is small, the "tourteau" which is large, and two kinds of sea snails, the "bulot" and the "bigorneau". These latter are eaten by using a pin to pull the meat out of the shell. Our daughter, who lived here as a child and now lives in the US, also loves the plateau des fruits de mer. For her it's even like a comfort food, and she insists on having it on each of her annual visits. She learned to eat the plateau des fruits de mer when she was five years old. GREECE: We vacation every September on the island of Aegina, and I have two favorites there. First is the grilled fish served with a simple sauce of olive oil and lemon juice. The second is the pistachio nuts, which are the island's specialty, and which are the best I have ever eaten anywhere. And I am originally from California, where they also grow pistachios. HOLLAND: I have not been to Holland for a while, but we have a Dutch friend who often brings me my favorite treat from Holland when he comes to visit France. This is smoke eel. You get the whole smoked fish. You peel the skin off, which is very easy since it comes off in a whole piece, then you eat the inside with your fingers, nibbling it away from the bone. Those are my favorites. Do other people have things they feel they MUST eat when they go to certain countries? Donna Evleth |
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Donna Evleth wrote in message ... As a tourist in European countries, how many of you have favorite things to eat while there? I know I do. Here are some of my own very favorites, and I would like to hear about other people's. Especially since my repertoire of countries is a bit limited. My list of countries is limited, too, but it hasn't stopped me replying! FRANCE: I live here now, but I didn't always. My all-time favorite, as a tourist and now as a resident, is the plateau des fruits de mer. A good plateau has raw oysters, sometimes of more than one variety, raw clams, and sometimes raw mussels, cooked shrimp, of two varieties, the "bouquet", a medium sized pink shrimp and the "petit gris", a small shrimp which is gray when raw but salmon colored when cooked, crabs of several varieties, the "étrille" which is small, the "tourteau" which is large, and two kinds of sea snails, the "bulot" and the "bigorneau". These latter are eaten by using a pin to pull the meat out of the shell. I feel the same about visiting France - the fruits de mer platter that I ate in Fécamp was superb. Would the 'bulot' and the 'bigorneau' be whelks and winkles, by any chance? (Winkles being small, whelks being much bigger). I have a friend who makes a living as a winkle picker locally (Ireland) and all his winkles are exported to France, as are local sea urchins. Additionally, I have to have some really ripe Camembert when visiting France, and a dish of snails in garlic butter, too. Clichés, perhaps, but very good! Not particularly impressed with frogs' legs! A cheap, rough French red wine, drunk with fresh bread and a gloopy, smelly cheese whilst sitting somewhere outdoors can't be beaten! snip GREECE: We vacation every September on the island of Aegina, and I have two favorites there. First is the grilled fish served with a simple sauce of olive oil and lemon juice. The second is the pistachio nuts, which are the island's specialty, and which are the best I have ever eaten anywhere. And I am originally from California, where they also grow pistachios. Fresh grilled sardines in Cyprus - yum! And I must admit that I have a weakness for proper Greek moussaka - somehow it tastes so much better there than anywhere else. Swordfish in Madeira (the place, not the drink) is another enduring memory. Steak tartare in Switzerland - they make it so prettily! Also a proper Fondue Neuchatel, and raclette. Not a chocolate lover. Before I lived in Ireland, I had to indulge in soda bread, native oysters, locally smoked wild Irish salmon and a pint of Guinness (and I don't care what anyone says, it tastes best in Ireland) whenever I visited. Additionally, I became addicted to white pudding with breakfast (it's similar to black pudding - another favourite - but minus the blood, with more fat and oatmeal in it - probably very unhealthy!). I'm sure there are more that I've forgotten, but those are the ones which remain in the memory! Jo --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.555 / Virus Database: 347 - Release Date: 23/12/03 |
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On Sun, 11 Jan 2004 13:02:06 -0000, "Darkginger"
wrote: I feel the same about visiting France - the fruits de mer platter that I ate in Fécamp was superb. Would the 'bulot' and the 'bigorneau' be whelks and winkles, by any chance? (Winkles being small, whelks being much bigger). I have a friend who makes a living as a winkle picker locally (Ireland) and all his winkles are exported to France, as are local sea urchins. Additionally, I have to have some really ripe Camembert when visiting France, and a dish of snails in garlic butter, too. Clichés, perhaps, but very good! Not particularly impressed with frogs' legs! A cheap, rough French red wine, drunk with fresh bread and a gloopy, smelly cheese whilst sitting somewhere outdoors can't be beaten! Yes, bulots and bigorneaux are whelks (aka elephants bogeys) amd winkles. And I agree. My very favoutite meal of all, especially with a good Chablis. |
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On 11/01/04 14:15, in article , "Donna
Evleth" wrote: As a tourist in European countries, how many of you have favorite things to eat while there? I know I do. Here are some of my own very favorites, and I would like to hear about other people's. Especially since my repertoire of countries is a bit limited. FRANCE: I live here now, but I didn't always. My all-time favorite, as a tourist and now as a resident, is the plateau des fruits de mer. A good plateau has raw oysters, sometimes of more than one variety, raw clams, and sometimes raw mussels, cooked shrimp, of two varieties, the "bouquet", a medium sized pink shrimp and the "petit gris", a small shrimp which is gray when raw but salmon colored when cooked, crabs of several varieties, the "étrille" which is small, the "tourteau" which is large, and two kinds of sea snails, the "bulot" and the "bigorneau". These latter are eaten by using a pin to pull the meat out of the shell. Our daughter, who lived here as a child and now lives in the US, also loves the plateau des fruits de mer. For her it's even like a comfort food, and she insists on having it on each of her annual visits. She learned to eat the plateau des fruits de mer when she was five years old. My wife did not mentioned that she is going out for a plateau Tuesday night, a reward for once again having to go through a disagreeable medical exam. We will go to Garniers, which is across from the Saint Lazare train station and in our opinion has the best plateau in Paris. We were there in November when our daughter and a friend came from Miami. We are about to head off to Miami in about two weeks and there expect to encounter more "stone crab". Florida has some good restaurants and the climate is great, in the winter. Earl |
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We will go to Garniers, which is across from the Saint Lazare train station and in our opinion has the best plateau in Paris. Hi, is there something about train stations that attracts seafood restaurants? I know there is a big place across from Gare du Nord that does lots of very nice oysters etc. -- =- Derringer Kit Sideplates -= http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tem=3652987727 |
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On 11/1/04 10:48 pm, in article ,
" wrote: We will go to Garniers, which is across from the Saint Lazare train station and in our opinion has the best plateau in Paris. Hi, is there something about train stations that attracts seafood restaurants? I know there is a big place across from Gare du Nord that does lots of very nice oysters etc. And the seafood restaurant that Earl mentioned recently is one of many just over the road from St Lazare station. Maybe it's so they can get fresh stuff right off the train? J; |
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Donna Evleth wrote:
As a tourist in European countries, how many of you have favorite things to eat while there? I know I do. Here are some of my own very favorites, and I would like to hear about other people's. Especially since my repertoire of countries is a bit limited. snip Spain: Fresh grilled Sardines with wedges of lemon, served with crusty bread Freshly squeezed orange juice Anything on the menu at The Beach House and El Xalet, both restaurants in Sitges Jan --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.558 / Virus Database: 350 - Release Date: 02/01/04 |
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I like to avoid the smoked eel - in the Netherlands and elsewhere.
"Donna Evleth" wrote in message ... As a tourist in European countries, how many of you have favorite things to eat while there? I know I do. Here are some of my own very favorites, and I would like to hear about other people's. Especially since my repertoire of countries is a bit limited. FRANCE: I live here now, but I didn't always. My all-time favorite, as a tourist and now as a resident, is the plateau des fruits de mer. A good plateau has raw oysters, sometimes of more than one variety, raw clams, and sometimes raw mussels, cooked shrimp, of two varieties, the "bouquet", a medium sized pink shrimp and the "petit gris", a small shrimp which is gray when raw but salmon colored when cooked, crabs of several varieties, the "étrille" which is small, the "tourteau" which is large, and two kinds of sea snails, the "bulot" and the "bigorneau". These latter are eaten by using a pin to pull the meat out of the shell. Our daughter, who lived here as a child and now lives in the US, also loves the plateau des fruits de mer. For her it's even like a comfort food, and she insists on having it on each of her annual visits. She learned to eat the plateau des fruits de mer when she was five years old. GREECE: We vacation every September on the island of Aegina, and I have two favorites there. First is the grilled fish served with a simple sauce of olive oil and lemon juice. The second is the pistachio nuts, which are the island's specialty, and which are the best I have ever eaten anywhere. And I am originally from California, where they also grow pistachios. HOLLAND: I have not been to Holland for a while, but we have a Dutch friend who often brings me my favorite treat from Holland when he comes to visit France. This is smoke eel. You get the whole smoked fish. You peel the skin off, which is very easy since it comes off in a whole piece, then you eat the inside with your fingers, nibbling it away from the bone. Those are my favorites. Do other people have things they feel they MUST eat when they go to certain countries? Donna Evleth |
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I like to avoid the smoked eel - in the Netherlands and elsewhere.
The problem with eel is that is so fatty & oily. I love it though. I once bought the fileted version at Schiphol and ate it in the departure lounge. Did THAT ever create an odor. Great stuff if you can tolerate the oils. |
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