The most common question asked upon returning from a trip abroad is, "So, how was the food?"
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| Very typical fare: the kebab (de-skewered) with veggies and a yogurt dipping sauce. |
I would like to report that the gastronomy did not disappoint!
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Origin:
1805–15; < French gastronomie < Greek gastronómia
1805–15; < French gastronomie < Greek gastronómia
Mediterranean style would probably fit the description for cuisine we encountered: fruits, veggies,
meats - especially lamb, fish, beef and chicken. Gyros. Kebabs.
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| Here's the dining area in our hotel and where we ate our complimentary breakfast every day. It was on the ninth floor and has a spectacular view of the city from those windows. |
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| Many types of olives, beans and veggies |
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| Breads of all types. The bowl of dark spread on the left: pureed grape leaves. |
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| Fruit bar with toppings |
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| Yes, this is a honeycomb! A whole honeycomb with the best.honey.ever. |
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| Cheeses. My favorite? The herbed cheese squares basking in a bowl of olive oil. Yum! |
Many meals started out with soup and/or salad (heavy on the veggies, light on the lettuce) and bread and cheese.
Check out this meatball in the shape of a little sweet potato. It was spicy and good!
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| I'm sorry I can't remember what the appetizer on the right is called --- but it was tasty, too. |
What came as a bit of surprise was the pizza. It even came with a side order of fries. Fries were often a regular part of a meal - sometimes served with rice on the side, too.
| Stews are also a popular dish. Note that it is served on a bed of mashed potatoes with a side scoop of rice. |
A couple of times we had delicious gyros served up by street vendors.
We were impressed by the cleanliness of the restaurants and vendors and had
no qualms about the "safety" of foods served.
Most impressive of all to me? The sweets! So much to show and tell about those that you'll have to wait for a post entirely on these morsels of heaven.
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