Although human beings do not necessarily live to eat, they certainly have developed a fine sense of taste. Food and drink is such an essential component of one’s existence that it is quite unsurprising that tourism has now included it as a concept. Here are ten destinations in the world that are known for holidays where one can enjoy food and drink.
1. Corsica - Holidaying in Corsica has a large ingredient of enjoying the hearty food native to the region. The wild boar stews, among other typical dishes, are made according to traditional recipes. Chestnuts are native to the land and Olive oil production is big; the wildflower honey that is harvested there is among the best in the world.
2. Cyprus - Cyprus prefers to stick to their locally grown produce for their cuisine. Exotic fruit like kiwi, olives, citrus fruit, and figs grow in abundance here. Sample the carob that grows liberally in the region, and some of the delicious sweets. There is soutzoukos which is a sweet grape paste containing lots of nuts, stafidakia which are sun-dried raisins, and hiromeri, smoked pork leg.
3. Napoli - On a food holiday in Napoli, have breakfast like a local – a shot of espresso as an accompaniment to a cornetto pastry. Lunch for most working individuals is a takeaway pizza wrapped in paper. Fritters with seaweed are popular munchies in the Neapolitan day. The buffalo mozzarella cheese is unrivalled.
4. Spain - Spain is known for its exquisite and unique dishes, its spicy and delightful cuisine is a favourite with food lovers all over the globe. spanish wines accompany the food and are often used in cuisine.
5. France - France is one of the best places to understand and enjoy top class cuisine. Bordeaux, France’s wine making region is a great place to learn about wine. Wine tasting tours in France have been all the rage for quite a while now, and most of the visitors are housed in the old chateaux in the region.
6. Cambodia - Cambodian cuisine is based mainly around fresh fish and rice, with stewed meats liberally thrown in, and accompaniments like spicy vegetables, seafood fritters and shrimp concoctions. The cuisine is essentially fusion, inspired from neighbouring countries in the Orient.
7. Thailand - Thailand is a beautiful country, steeped richly in culture and heritage. Thailand is a great place to enjoy seafood and sample spicy cuisine. Cooking Thai food starts in the marketplace, buying local fresh produce.
8. Vietnam - Vietnamese cuisine is inspired a great deal by Indian, Cambodian and Thai cuisines, and there is a liberal use of coconut milk in various preparations. The meals also consist of many different kinds of tropical fruit, not available in the cooler areas up north. Vietnam tourism also has a number of package tours, designed to combine sightseeing and experiencing its cuisine, hand in hand.
9. Mexico - San Miguel de Allende is known for its exceptional culinary features, and its rich array of art galleries and boutiques. Cooking holidays in Mexico are journeys through the exultant culture that pervades every aspect of life. This is a chance to learn how to make perfect salsas and burritos, with coffee flavoured with chocolate, and to mix the perfect marguerita.
10. India - India is such a large nation that its cuisine depends on each state. Currently taking the world by storm is one of the South Indian cuisines from the state of Kerala. Rich in fish and coconuts, this cuisine is delicately spiced and flavoured. Learn the Kerala cuisine living on a houseboat, floating across the scenic backwaters of the beautiful Indian state.
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Orson Johnson writes for Holiday Velvet, a website providing Vacation accommodation and Barcelona Rentals.
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
10 Holiday Ideas For Enjoying Food And Drink
Thai Cuisine- A Thai Bath For The Shrimp
By Jonathan T. Teng
Thai cuisine is a classic mix of sweet, sour, salty and spicy. The Nam Prik is one such example from the Thai plate. The simplicity in the making of Nam prik makes it a favorite Thai dish. So much so that it is used as a dipping sauce with fried spring rolls, grilled vegetables and many more. Nam Prik can be prepared in lightening speed.
Grilled shrimp or vegetables with Nam prik is a must try combination. Sugar, Lime juice, freshly minced chillies and nam pla (a fermented fish sauce widely used in South East Asia) are the basic ingredients of the Nam prik. Nam pla has fast gained popularity amongst Westerners, but it will surely gain more popularity in days to come.
Adding finely minced ginger, garlic or even lemon grass to this would not do any harm to the taste. Nam prik can also be used to baste the shrimp or vegetables during grilling, that's why I do recommend you make Nam prik in extra quantities.
Any shrimp dish will be incomplete if I don't mention peeling and de-veining of the shrimps.
Generally, the cook does the peeling of the shrimp. The plus point about peeling is that it is very convenient for the guests. On the other side, the fact that shrimp tastes better when cooked in the shell. Confusing enough, you may decide how you want to cook the shrimps...
De-veining has never been my concern. I have seen some people objecting to de-veining of shrimps but really the cases have been very few. The vein in itself is tasty and I love that! Some southern shrimp eaters will totally agree with me on this and they believe it actually adds more flavor to it.
Shrimp with a touch of Nam prik, is called the Thai Bath...
-- Grilled Shrimp With Nam Prik --
~ 1 tablespoon sugar
~ 1 teaspoon minced chili, or to taste
~ 1-1/2 to 2 pounds large shrimp
~ 3 tablespoons lime juice, or to taste
~ 3 tablespoons Nam Pla (Thai fish sauce)
~ Salt
Start a charcoal or gas grill. Heat should be medium-hot and the rack no more than 4 inches from the heat source. You can also use a broiler if you prefer.
If you like, peel and devein shrimp.
Combine sugar, chili, lime juice and nam pla. Taste, and adjust seasoning.
Lightly salt shrimp, then grill them about 2 minutes to a side. Divide nam prik among 4 bowls, and serve as a dip for shrimp.
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