Tag Archives: Food

PORTILLO’s – Chicago, IL

Want to feel like a Gangster from the 30ies/40ies in Chicago and have a real good Hot Dog? Well then Portillo’s is a good choice (recommended also by all native citizens of Chicago). The good thing is that Portillo’s has various places all over the US, so you do not have to be in ChicagoContinue reading “PORTILLO’s – Chicago, IL”

AMERICAN AIRLINES – Business Long Haul

After trying first class on a domestic short haul route, it is time to try the equivalent one on a long haul one. Here it goes. Stats: Airline: American Airlines Flight(s): AA 740 (02/11/2017) Itinerary: PHL – MAD Aircraft: Airbus A330 – 300   What I had: Just after take off so hot roasted nutsContinue reading “AMERICAN AIRLINES – Business Long Haul”

Ragú Alla Bolognese

Probably the best known sauce for pasta from Italy… Although ragú or “ragout” is actually French. French?!?! Yes the idea of making “ragout” or roasted spicy meat (this is the actual meaning of “ragout”) originated in France. It swiftly expanded to to the Emiglia-Romana area. There in the 19th century the ragú alla bolognese cameContinue reading “Ragú Alla Bolognese”

EMIRATES – Business Class

Coming home from Dubai. Of course, with Emirates. Emirates is known for their excellent service and their multicultural food. Stats: Airline: Emirates Flight(s): EK 185 (23/09/2017) Itinerary: DXB – BCN Aircraft: Airbus A380 – 800   What I had: The flight started in the morning, so the first thing on the table breakfast. Continental styleContinue reading “EMIRATES – Business Class”

Datscha – Berlin (GERMANY)

Berlin has always kept a close relationship to the east. And the influence of Eastern Eurpoean countries is all over Berlin as well. So no wonder you can find amazing Russian cuisine in Berlin. On of the best and most know Restaurants: DATSCHA Stats Datscha – Russian Style Cuisine Gabriel-Max-Strasse 1 Berlin (GERMANY) http://www.datscha.de  Continue reading “Datscha – Berlin (GERMANY)”

Grilled Sardines

Sardines are quite a polarising topic. Either you love them or you hate them. Some love the salty sea flavour other just think that when grilling sardines they smell terribly and taste even worse. I consider myself to lucky first group that sardines quite a lot. In Spain 40-50 years ago sardines were considered fishContinue reading “Grilled Sardines”

Lemon Peach Cake

Well right now in Southern Spain it is top season for peaches and lemons. Although the climate is rather dry those two type trees grow the most delicious and juciest fruits. Right the time for some cake. What you need 1 lemon 2 peaches (if you do not have fresh ones you can also useContinue reading “Lemon Peach Cake”

Spicy Prawn Pasta

Are you also enjoying the summer time. Well, there is no better way to enjoy it than having some delicious summer dishes outside like on your terrace or balcony. And waht is better for the summer than enjoying some delicious seafood. Well here goes some nice recipe What you need (for 2 dishes) 6-8 giantContinue reading “Spicy Prawn Pasta”

Red Plum Scotch Marmelade

I always thought Scotch whisky was only for drinking and that it it not possible to go further with that. Perhaps whiskey on the rocks or a highball if you want to push it. However, a whisky tasting by the Macallan past month taught me something different. Whisky is not ‘just a drink’. There isContinue reading “Red Plum Scotch Marmelade”