So, I thought it would be fun to tell you a little about the food. Being an island- seafood is a big commodity. So the other night I had octopus, snails, mussels, & anchovies which actually were the best yet. The anchovies were dipped in egg, lightly floured, & quick sauteed. They were sweet & melted in your mouth!
Also- the main meat dish is rabbit! Yep- the "bunny tail" dish sans fluffy tail is served as a "cassoulet"- it tasted really like a light poultry- turkey comes to mind-I found it very tasty. Bob wasn't interested in much of my plate offerings!
Tomatoes & potatoes are 2 of their main exports. They said that they supply most of the potatoes in Holland- go figure....
Maltese bread is amazing- very hard crust- served with lots of olive oil, and eaten much like a toast with mozzarella & tomaotes on it. Basil too. I see olive trees here on the island- they make olive oil...but not alot.
I had some of their desserts last night- using lots of almond, & they like anisette. Also- they make their honey which is in desserts too.
Last but not least- WINE!!!! They apparently are "finally" making some good wine. Many years ago- they just had 1 grape- now they have branched out- it is cheap & pretty delicious.
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