1. Where do you come from? 2. What food must you absolutely try in your hometown (and where best to try it)?
Dec 20th, 2007, 01:54 AM
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I come from Poland and live in Australia so ...
Poland - bigos( stew of meats including venison,sausages, sourkraut), pierogi ( ravioli like with different fillings), barszcz ( beetroot soup)
Australia- kangaroo steak, Batemans Bay oysters (and all other seafood), waguyu steak, pavlova ( although New Zealanders argue that is is theirs) and of course a vegemite sandwich
Poland - bigos( stew of meats including venison,sausages, sourkraut), pierogi ( ravioli like with different fillings), barszcz ( beetroot soup)
Australia- kangaroo steak, Batemans Bay oysters (and all other seafood), waguyu steak, pavlova ( although New Zealanders argue that is is theirs) and of course a vegemite sandwich
Dec 20th, 2007, 02:35 AM
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The guidebooks say the best-known food from Liverpool, whence I hail, is scouse - the local term for a potato and carrot stew with just enough mutton to upset the vegetarians, but no more.
Typical guidebook claptrap. Fish and finger pie is what we're most famous for, and the bus shelter in Penny Lane is where it's best tried.
Though not always succeeded in.
Typical guidebook claptrap. Fish and finger pie is what we're most famous for, and the bus shelter in Penny Lane is where it's best tried.
Though not always succeeded in.
Dec 20th, 2007, 02:52 AM
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Kelvin I live in New York city. We have several good Malaysian places here, although the food is not nearly as good as in Malaysia!! I think you should plan a Get Together at your home, so we can sample that delicious Sararwak Laksa! (just a joke!!)
But I thought you might find it interesting too have a look at a menu from one of our local places:
http://www.penangusa.com/location_nyonyagr_menu_in.html
But I thought you might find it interesting too have a look at a menu from one of our local places:
http://www.penangusa.com/location_nyonyagr_menu_in.html
Dec 20th, 2007, 02:58 AM
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Cairns, tropical Australia. Probably the same fruits as you Alecki as climate similar, my favourite are mangosteens although mangoes are pretty good. And we grow good coffee on nearby highlands. Local favourites are barramundi, coral trout, bugs (shovel nose lobsters), prawns and redclaws (freshwater yabbies) - kangaroo is quite popular and crocodile is usually eaten by tourists.
Dec 20th, 2007, 05:23 AM
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WOW! All your replies sound great. If only I can travel to each and every single place that you guys mentioned and taste your recommendations... (Slobbering...)
Angelnot1- I'll be in Poland next month, and will try out your recommendations!
Ekscrunchy- You've never really tasted Malaysian food until you're in Malaysia. I was in Stockholm 2 years ago and had dinner in a Malaysian restaurant (I actually live in Russia, and spend 2 months a year in Malaysia only- so can't help my cravings for Malaysian food!) and... it was ok, but it wasn't exactly what we had in Malaysia.
Another thing, if you stop by Kuching, then do pop me a message. I love meeting strangers and introducing them to a culture that's so unique to us.
Like I said, I live in Russia, and there's not a single Malaysian restaurant here, so I do what I can to relieve my homesickness, including cooking my own Malaysian dishes.
Here's another one that's a MUST in Malaysia- Satay (Meat Kebab marinated for hours in a special marinate, then roasted over a BBQ pit and glazed with honey just as it's about to cook), served with cucumbers and satay gravy. I tried with whatever materials I had and made this-
http://intrepidlywrong.blogspot.com/...tina-beef.html
Skip down the other pictures to the Satay part.
Angelnot1- I'll be in Poland next month, and will try out your recommendations!
Ekscrunchy- You've never really tasted Malaysian food until you're in Malaysia. I was in Stockholm 2 years ago and had dinner in a Malaysian restaurant (I actually live in Russia, and spend 2 months a year in Malaysia only- so can't help my cravings for Malaysian food!) and... it was ok, but it wasn't exactly what we had in Malaysia.
Another thing, if you stop by Kuching, then do pop me a message. I love meeting strangers and introducing them to a culture that's so unique to us.
Like I said, I live in Russia, and there's not a single Malaysian restaurant here, so I do what I can to relieve my homesickness, including cooking my own Malaysian dishes.
Here's another one that's a MUST in Malaysia- Satay (Meat Kebab marinated for hours in a special marinate, then roasted over a BBQ pit and glazed with honey just as it's about to cook), served with cucumbers and satay gravy. I tried with whatever materials I had and made this-
http://intrepidlywrong.blogspot.com/...tina-beef.html
Skip down the other pictures to the Satay part.
Dec 20th, 2007, 05:27 AM
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Dec 20th, 2007, 05:41 AM
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From south of Boston: you can't beat Wellfleet oysters and sweet cape scallops in season on Cape Cod.
Go to Boston's Italian North End for a trip down the Freedom Trail to Paul Revere's house and Old North Church and fabulous food at almost any small, family restaurant in the area. My favorites: Trattoria Il Panino for Veal Saltimbocca that melts in your mouth and upscale Mama Maria's(just across the square from Paul Revere's house. Stop by a Salumeria for a supply of great meats, cheeses and Italian grocery items.
Go to Boston's Italian North End for a trip down the Freedom Trail to Paul Revere's house and Old North Church and fabulous food at almost any small, family restaurant in the area. My favorites: Trattoria Il Panino for Veal Saltimbocca that melts in your mouth and upscale Mama Maria's(just across the square from Paul Revere's house. Stop by a Salumeria for a supply of great meats, cheeses and Italian grocery items.
Dec 20th, 2007, 06:01 AM
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London.
The "traditional" London foods are jellied eels, pie and mash and fish and chips (which was invented here).
However what I would say you should eat is a proper ruby after a few pints of Fullers London Pride (a proper beer).
The "traditional" London foods are jellied eels, pie and mash and fish and chips (which was invented here).
However what I would say you should eat is a proper ruby after a few pints of Fullers London Pride (a proper beer).
Dec 20th, 2007, 06:10 AM
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This thread is making me hungry.
kerouac and gracie04, hello to fellow Gulf Coasters.
kerouac, that's great that your family is no longer in Long Beach, because it isn't looking good these days.
LaSalle61: I've had scallops in Wellfleet and pizza in the North End, and it's just as good as you say.
kerouac and gracie04, hello to fellow Gulf Coasters.
kerouac, that's great that your family is no longer in Long Beach, because it isn't looking good these days.
LaSalle61: I've had scallops in Wellfleet and pizza in the North End, and it's just as good as you say.
Dec 20th, 2007, 07:11 AM
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I am another from Pensacola, Florida. I strongly second the fried mullet, especially when the fish is cooked within an hour of being caught. And the oysters cooked any way at all or not cooked at all. To die for!
Plus of course the more regional dishes like grits. True comfort food.
Plus of course the more regional dishes like grits. True comfort food.
Dec 20th, 2007, 07:22 AM
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1. Maryland, USA -
2. Any visitor to Maryland must try the Maryland STEAMED blue crab! Some of the best can be found a Gunnings off of Route 100 in Anne Arundle County. If you have never tried them, be preapred to get your hands dirty!
Wash them down with your favority beer on a hot summer day - nothing better!
2. Any visitor to Maryland must try the Maryland STEAMED blue crab! Some of the best can be found a Gunnings off of Route 100 in Anne Arundle County. If you have never tried them, be preapred to get your hands dirty!
Wash them down with your favority beer on a hot summer day - nothing better!
