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Black Fish and Chips at the Alchemist in Eldon Square, Newcastle-upon-Tyne. The fish isn't burnt. It's meant to look that way.

Black Fish & Chips? That’s Something You Don’t See Every Day

18th October 2021 Steve CalvertLeave a Comment on Black Fish & Chips? That’s Something You Don’t See Every Day

When my plate of fish and chips arrived at the table, the fish appeared to have been burned to a crisp. Cinder and chips – that’s what it looked like.Read More…

This picture shows 3 types of Vimto (British Soft Drink)

Vimto: An Acquired Taste I Never Acquired

18th October 202019th October 2020 Steve CalvertLeave a Comment on Vimto: An Acquired Taste I Never Acquired

Vimto is a British soft drink that was invented in 1908 and is still going strong today. It was originally marketed as a health tonic and sold with thRead More…

Ben Shaws Dandelion and Burdock (A Typically British Soft Drink)

Dandelion and Burdock: What It Is and Why You Should Try It

10th February 20204th December 2021 Steve Calvert4 Comments on Dandelion and Burdock: What It Is and Why You Should Try It

If you ever visit the UK, dandelion and burdock is a traditional British soft drink you may want to try. A lot of people love it but there are also plRead More…

A British Doner Kebab

British Doner Kebabs vs. Donner Kebabs in Other European Countries

18th January 20203rd November 2020 Steve Calvert6 Comments on British Doner Kebabs vs. Donner Kebabs in Other European Countries

British doner kebabs are different from the ones you get in many other European countries. In fact, the takeaway food classed as a doner can vary consRead More…

Calamari Sandwich and Tinto de Verano (Plaza Mayor, Madrid)

I Ate My First Calamari Sandwich in Madrid

25th August 201925th August 2019 Steve CalvertLeave a Comment on I Ate My First Calamari Sandwich in Madrid

A calamari sandwich (bocadillo de calamares) is a fried squid sandwich you can buy in Spain and is especially popular in Madrid. It’s actually just piRead More…

I Finally Know How to Eat Prawn Tapas (I Hope!)

I Finally Know How to Eat Prawn Tapas (I Hope!)

10th August 201913th August 2019 Steve CalvertLeave a Comment on I Finally Know How to Eat Prawn Tapas (I Hope!)

This afternoon I went into a bar and ordered a Caña (small beer). As is the case in many bars in Spain, the woman behind the bar also gave me some frRead More…

Hungarian Burek: It's a Hefty Slice of Pie!

Hungarian Burek: It’s a Hefty Slice of Pie!

13th July 201913th July 2019 Steve CalvertLeave a Comment on Hungarian Burek: It’s a Hefty Slice of Pie!

Today I found the local bakery and bought a slice of Hungarian burek. I felt compelled to try it because I’ve eaten burek in all the other Balkan counRead More…

City Pan Fish & Chips (Szeged, Hungary)

City Pan Fish & Chips: British Fish and Chips In Hungary?

6th July 20196th August 2019 Steve CalvertLeave a Comment on City Pan Fish & Chips: British Fish and Chips In Hungary?

Today I ate fish and chips in Szeged, Hungary. Although I was born in Britain and used to eat fish and chips fairly regularly during the 48 years IRead More…

Serbian Ćevapi Served with Chips and Salad

Ćevapi: A Traditional Balkan Grilled Meat Dish

13th June 201918th June 2019 Steve CalvertLeave a Comment on Ćevapi: A Traditional Balkan Grilled Meat Dish

To say Ćevapi is a Balkan type of sausage wouldn’t be strictly true. With most types of sausage, the meat is enclosed in some form of skin. Ćevapi hRead More…

Macedonian Baklava

Baklava: A Tasty Dessert with an Uncertain History

26th May 201918th June 2019 Steve CalvertLeave a Comment on Baklava: A Tasty Dessert with an Uncertain History

Baklava is a sweet dessert made with pastry. It’s popular in the Balkan countries, but there are doubts about its history. The versions can vary slighRead More…

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