We had a great time in the Mediterranean, much of which was spent eating. Here are some highlights:
Italy
We remember Rome for its ham/artichoke heart/olive/mushroom/egg pizza, this crazy delicious condiment (just olive oil and red pepper flake, we think) and eating gelato twice in one day. Shamelessly.
The blood orange juice in Sorrento was just amazing – but not to be outdone by Pizzeria Aurora, the best pizza EVER.
Messina offered hearty arancini (fried rice balls with a cheesy filling) and focaccia – which made a perfect midnight snack later on.
Greece
Athens had an incredibly cold and refreshing Greek salad and really good souvlaki.
Our simple yet amazing meal in Rhodes was cooked by a woman who ran a coffee shop from her front porch. The local wild boar souvlaki and fried cheese balls were to die for.
Turkey
Greece was a tough act to follow, and we got suckered into trying a really nasty yogurt/salt/water beverage, but we made up for it by pigging out on baklava. YUM!
Egypt
We got sick from a Nile cruise lunch in Cairo. To this day, our stomachs turn whenever we look at these photos.
Alexandria more than made up for it, though, with a super fresh seafood feast. We selected our freshly caught seafood downstairs, then went upstairs, where our food was brought once prepared.
Ok, this recap became slightly depressing, because we’re starting to crave all of it (except Cairo – ugh) but can get none of it. Guess we should start planning our next trip!
Until next time...
