Jackie

kind of a fun question:

I have been thinking for a while now about which European country I would most like to visit if I were only going there to sample their food. I stayed in Italy for 3 months, and I pretty much am certain that their food is my favorite European food, but I'm also interested in Greek food and maybe even German food. Here's another twist--I'm a vegetarian. What's YOUR favorite food (european), and which cuisine would you suggest for a vegetarian looking for good food in Europe?

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spot

spotted dick is always good

a

Isn't that cute? They let their pet chimp use the computer. School's back in tomorrow, isn't it?

Thyra

It IS a fun question, and as a vegetarian as well, my very favorite food... outside of mocha gelato in Italy are Crepes Chocolate from any street vendor in Paris.... especially when it's cold outside.

Rex

Without question, the answer for me is plain and simple: bread - - in every country, but especially in France.

And "spotted dick" is a not a chimp's answer, "a" - - did a chimp steal YOUR e-mail address? It's over-rated, and gets more attention than it should, but implying that there is the sophomoric humor in its name? That would be all in the ears of the "beholder".

wendy

I think Spain has delicious food without using too much meat. If you eat seafood, you'll be in heaven, even if you don't, you can still chow down on rice dishes, totillas (a kind of cheese and potato omlet), and cheese.

Mike

Bad news. Spotted Dick is not vegetarian - it contains suet (beef fat).

Though you can get vegetarian suet.

Rex - do you KNOW what the name means (serious question)?

bob

When in Poland, avoid Flaki.
You can thank me later.

elvira

I'm with Rex on this one - bread. No wonder the stuff is called the staff of life.

In France, duck. Sweet, meaty, very rare. I have found Muscovy duck through Grimaud Farms in California, and I can finally enjoy duck in the U.S.

And cheese everywhere.

And eggs with yolks the color of Crayola orange.

Sue

You said it all, Elvira!

OP

i totally agree about the tortilla--thanks for the advice about food in spain. anyone like Greek food?? (i know, it's hard for a vegetarian to find food to eat there, but it's possible! really!)

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Lee

For me, the gazpacho anywhere in Spain was my favorite thing....also, the Irish have elevated roasted potatoes to a fine art!

Mike

Elvira,

Agribusiness got there way before you. When one purchases agricultural feed for laying chickens, one can specify the colour of yolk required - the food is dyed accordingly.

Sorry - it IS Crayola orange you're eating.

Also - vegetarian pressed duck?

Stacey

My favorite German foods are the salats(especially cole slaw) and spatzle (a noodle dish). In fact, if anyone has a recipe for it - please let me know.

Judy

BREAD! Cheese(parmigianno or almost any kind will do) Wine(this is food, yes?) Judy ;-)

elvira

Mike, where did you get the information about the chicken feed? The same place you got the information I'm a vegetarian?

Larry

Elvira, how did your "vegetarian" pate from the French cookbook turn out?? You old vegan...............

alan

Hi
How about trying the pizza in europe especially from the many Italian pizzerias or restaurants? We love it when we get to Europe. It is different than American. It's thin crust and served individually and it doesn't matter if your a vegeterian or not.
alan

xxx

I'm surprised no one has mentioned haggis in a tube!

Mike

Elvira,

Touche, but you DID fail Jackie's original challenge.

British TV news. Must be true then.