This week’s “Fantastic 5 Shots” photo contest was fully dedicated to your Foodie Holidays: we’ve received many mouthwatering photos featuring the culinary discoveries of your latest holidays; this is just a selection of some of the most meaningful ones, picturing some countries’ typical dishes you might not know and that you must make sure you try when traveling; tThe Foodie Holiday photo competition is not over yet, make sure you send you best shot to contest@hostelsclub.com be have a chance to win a free stay for 2 people in Athens
Breskvice
Breskvice (which means small peaches) are a typical dessert of former Yugoslavian countries and it was traditionally served at wedding receptions; The most traditional filling is peaches jam however they can be spiced up with walnuts, cookies crumbs and Nutella
Full Irish/English Breakfast
There is nothing better than a rich full breakfast to start a busy day with: it will keep you going till evening! It usually includes bacon and beans, fried/poached eggs , white/black pudding and sausages, toasted bread with mushrooms and tomatoes; you can have it with black coffee or with strong “builder’s tea“ with milk
Poppy seed štrúdľa from Slovakia
Slovakia cuisine includes tasty sweet pastry cakes with different filling including poppy seeds, one of them is Poppy seed štrúdľ
Prague, roasted pork and Czech beer
It’s not a secret: Czech cuisine is not dietetic at all and when it comes to meat, roasted pork is very popular: it has to be tender and therefore covered by a sort of brown sauce; A good Czech beer such us a glass of Urquell is a must if you want to wash down such a rich meal
Morocco and the spices market
When in Marrakech you must absolutely visit the traditional Berber market (souk), buy some freshly grounded spices, head back to kitchen of you Marrakech hostel and test your cooking skills. Ask for some “Ras El Hanout”, a complex blend of more than 30 aromatic Moroccan spices including, nutmeg, anise, cinnamon, ginger, pepper, turmeric and cardamom
Brussels, waffles and Belgian Beers
This photo shows the perfect kit when travelling to Brussels: guide book, Belgian waffles and of course a good selection of Belgian beer: there is a wide variety of waffles: Belgian Waffles, Liege Waffles, Brussels Waffles and Stroopwafels. Brussels Waffles are crispier and lighter and have rectangular sides; they are served warm and topped with sugar
Malta, sun and Pastizzi
Malta can be the perfect destination for anybody still looking to enjoy some good weather in a beach destination in Autumn,: temperatures are still pleasantly warm; if you happen to be in Malta you must try Fresh Rikotta & Goat Cheese Pastizzi, a typical phyllo pastry Maltese desert filled with ricotta and Goat cheese or mushy peas
Barcelona and Mercatde Sant Josep de la Boqueria
Located in Barcellona’ district Ciutata Vela, Boquria is a massive public market which offers an endless variety of goods including food; Funded in 1200s la Boqueria is a paradise for all the senses and also organizes Cooking lesson which can be attended at the Boqueria Food School
