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Quail braised in cream In Sicily: wild fennel and dandelion greens

Three dozens in one go Leftover creamy broth became noodle soup with fresh crab meat I added coconut water and chilli paste to the cream In Sicily: fresh ricotta with honey and pistachios from Bronte

Back in food hell now. Kelp Rösti, and fresh roe with chilli sauce. Cooked SV then very briefly browned In Sicily:

Thought I would get a break from eating Sicilian/Italian food when I got home but then I remember all this stuff I brought back... That's only half of the cheese and lemons in the photo above. Mostly double smoked ricotta, which is a speciality in eastern Sicily. Sepia/cuttlefish ink between book and pistachio. DIY pasta: In Sicily:

I'm in "heaven", it is located in Sicily. A cheese shop where one can sit down and have a meal. They made a mistake of giving me this good oil. I think half is gone now. A mixed plate of all things Sicilian Marvellous!

Dinner was not much but hey, I got to see Etna today. Where I got the "wild" asparagus Sicily's most iconic natural beauty and is the island's top tourist attraction. At sunset, seen from the Greek theatre. This is the Greek theatre. Like Sardinia and Corsica, anyone who has an army or navy has been here.

Indoor picnic dinner. Olive, mushrooms, artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes. Wine from this island

Pasta with aubergine Steamed aubergine on the side Carbonara with Speck Me: I don't want to buy another cookery book. Also me: Bottle next to the book is Sicilian garum.

At home yesterday I look forward to lovely leftovers And earlier today Flight was delayed then of course I missed the bus to my final destination. With 2 hours to kill I decided to eat my first arancini and pizza (on a bench outside the airport). Hate half eaten food photos but I had no knife this time.

Spicy Iberico blood sausage with roasted potatoes and salad. Today I got to my lodging at 8pm and not really hungry after 2 huge rice croquettes and garlicky pizza earlier. Sicilian beers, Bavarian Lebkuchen.

"Good afternoon"? We don't have afternoon in the winter! Evening begins at lunch time! To be sliced for the shredded raw vegs and rice noodles. Vietnamese-style fish sauce alongside.

Half kilo Mont d'Or This is one of the two meals I like in the whole world. (The other one is very much the same but with a savoury broth) Steamed vegs (mushrooms, 2 sorts of beetroot, purple carrots), sourdough rye bread, gherkins, and spicy Iberico morcilla/blood sausage.

"Otto" and "Max" I didn't see it coming when I took the fall. Now I know... nothing breaks like a Neufchâtel heart. Für Elise -------- In Sevilla: Grilled tuna steak "Presa" For the same price in the Sierra you get 100% Iberico (see chart)

Smoked halibut from north Germany. In Sevilla: Tuna has been marinated in an acidic brine Mixed Iberico charcuterie My (paper) plate above being prepared Jaaaa!

Çilbir: poached eggs, garlicky yogurt, melted butter with paprika and chilli flakes Jack beans and octopus In Sevilla: montaditos are served at most tapas bars. They are especially popular in Sevilla. With leftover stewed pork and blood sausage Cod Hake roe Yes. I pulsed raw beetroot and chickpeas together for an even texture. Thanks!