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Macedonian Burek Vs Albanian Byrek

Macedonian Burek Vs Albanian Byrek

4th May 201918th June 2019 Steve CalvertLeave a Comment on Macedonian Burek Vs Albanian Byrek

Up until a few days ago, I was eating Albanian byrek a few times a week. Today I tried Macedonian burek for the first time. It’s very similar to AlbanRead More…

There Are Different Types of Hot Dog—Did You Know That?

There Are Different Types of Hot Dog—Did You Know That?

27th April 2019 Steve CalvertLeave a Comment on There Are Different Types of Hot Dog—Did You Know That?

Until I began travelling I never knew there are different types of hot dog. I thought they were all the same. They’re not. What constitutes a “hot dogRead More…

Byrek: An Albanian Street Food That Can't Be Beaten on Price

Byrek: An Albanian Street Food That Can’t Be Beaten on Price

8th April 201918th June 2019 Steve CalvertLeave a Comment on Byrek: An Albanian Street Food That Can’t Be Beaten on Price

Byrek is the Albanian word for pie. Byrek is very popular. In Tirana, there are numerous little shops and bakeries selling different kinds of byrek. FRead More…

Erzeni Swiss Cheese (Made with Albanian Sheep Milk)

An Unpleasant Experiment with Albanian Sheep Milk Cheese (YAK!)

20th March 201927th April 2019 Steve Calvert2 Comments on An Unpleasant Experiment with Albanian Sheep Milk Cheese (YAK!)

Although I remember seeing goat’s cheese on the shelves of British supermarkets, other than feta, I don’t remember ever seeing any cheese made with shRead More…

Drinking a Big Beer for the First Time at an Albanian Beer House

Drinking a Big Beer for the First Time at an Albanian Beer House

18th March 201912th June 2019 Steve CalvertLeave a Comment on Drinking a Big Beer for the First Time at an Albanian Beer House

When I go in bars and ask for a beer, I’m often greeted with the response, “A big beer?” This of usually accompanied by hand gestures meant to signifyRead More…

Why Do You Get a Glass of Water with Your Beef in Athens, Greece?

Why Do You Get a Glass of Water with Your Beer in Athens?

19th February 201912th June 2019 Steve Calvert2 Comments on Why Do You Get a Glass of Water with Your Beer in Athens?

Since I arrived in Athens at the beginning of the month I’ve been to several bars and have often been given a glass of water alongside my beer. I am sRead More…

Today I Had My First Taste of Greek Coffee (and why I'm glad I didn't drink it too fast)

Today I Had My First Taste of Greek Coffee

18th February 20198th November 2019 Steve CalvertLeave a Comment on Today I Had My First Taste of Greek Coffee

“What is a Greek coffee I asked,” as I stared down at the menu. The girl behind the counter smiled and said, “It’s like a Turkish coffee.” “Oh,” I Read More…

A Greek Gyro (Don't mistake it for a doner kebab because they are not the same.)

Greek Gyro Vs Doner Kebab: Both are Good But They’re Not the Same

14th February 20193rd November 2020 Steve CalvertLeave a Comment on Greek Gyro Vs Doner Kebab: Both are Good But They’re Not the Same

From a distance, the Greek gyro looks like a doner kebab. But looks can be deceptive. There are some differences between a Greek gyro and a Turkish doRead More…

Fish and Chips the Italian Way

Fish and Chips the Italian Way

1st February 20194th February 2019 Steve CalvertLeave a Comment on Fish and Chips the Italian Way

You can buy fish and chips in Naples, but it’s not like British fish and chips. It’s not better, nor is it worse. It’s just different. I tried this ItRead More…

Made in Naples: The Best Pizza I've Ever Had, but Is It a Boscaiola Pizza?

The Boscaiola Pizza in Naples Is the Best!

26th January 201928th January 2019 Steve CalvertLeave a Comment on The Boscaiola Pizza in Naples Is the Best!

I had my fist taste of Boscaiola Pizza about a week ago and decided to go back for more a few days later. I bought both slices from a small food takeaRead More…

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