Posted by ambolino | Posted in living abroad | Posted on 09-04-2009
I can’t even begin to describe all the awful things we have eaten in the last 3 weeks as we traveled around the countryside. There was the fish and chips, the fried bread, chips, bacon sandwiches, chips, pasta, and more chips. And that’s the short list. I only got sick once though. On the plus side there is seafood everywhere! I have had so many mussels, clams, and other mysterious crustaceans here, lovely fish stews and soups and I love it.
But I can say that I am so so grateful to have a kitchen again. Granted I only have one shelf in the refrigerator and I have to walk quite a ways to go to the market, but it is a kitchen none the less. I made yummy lentil, bean and barley soup last night that totally hit the spot on a chilly English evening. I am adapting to tea with milk and sugar, which I have to admit is pretty yummy. Although probably not that good for me, as I am consuming 4-5 per day. Oops. But hey I did give up coffee and alcohol so I guess having tea as a vice is pretty tame.
But despite the bad rap that English food gets, I have to say I have been pleasantly surprised by most of the food here. I’ve had very little food that didn’t taste good, never mind if it was nutritious. We found a place today that serves pancakes with syrup! Holy moly! This is like finding a needle in a haystack, most cafe’s etc. here only serve what is known as a “full english” or a “fry up” breakfast. This monstrosity of a meal includes, fried eggs, toast, fried tomato, grilled mushrooms, sausage, fatty bacon, hashbrowns and of all things baked beans! Oh wait I almost forgot, the black pudding. Blech! Beans for breakfast is just wrong. I am dying for potatoes and eggs or pancakes or waffles. . . . yumm. But for now I am being a good girl and making eggs and toast, fresh fruit and gluten-free muesli. But it is very tempting here because there are several fabulous restaurants just begging me to try them.
Bacon sandwich
