It is probably a good thing that we are leaving South America soon as I need to ween myself of all the sweet treats I have discovered here. In general the food is not all that memorable. Buenos Aires was the highlight in terms of food but most other places we visited had very standard meals of rice, beans, salad and either meat, fish or chicken. Generally you could find pizza in most places too.
However, the South Americans (particularly in Argentina and Brazil) do produce delicous sweets. I have already metioned my love of bon bons and dulce de leche but I have since discovered some new loves. The first is called churros and is like a hot donut filled with warm dulche de leche (caramel). These are not donut shape but like long sticks of goodness. The other noteworthy sweet is called 'acai' which is made from a fruit. The fruit is made into a sorbet and then served with chopped banana, honey and granola. Stange combinations I know, but overall quite tasty. Brazillians can often be seen eating this on a hot afternoon and for a long time I thought they were eating a huge bowl of chocolate pudding until I had the courage to ask someone.
Oh how I will miss these things but Ed tells me there is great food awaiting us in London!
Hey Petra and Ed!!! Just peeked at your blog. Great pics and stories. Spoke on Skype with Skye last night. They are in port in Stanley (Falkland Islands) for 3 or so weeks then back to Sth Georgia. Bad news about Cairo but good news for you... you can get churros in Australia. Dulce de Leche not sure as Ben brings his supply back. Hope you are having a good stay in London. Will give Skye your blog link. Lotsa love. A. Gerry xo
ReplyDeleteWhat a hoot you have both had! Great photos and memories.
ReplyDeleteDon't let the cold get you down in Bonny Scotland
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Where can I find churros? I haven't bought any dulce de leche with mr... probably wouldn't make it without me eating it!
ReplyDeleteI guess its cold where Skye and Ben are but good they are having a short break.