Recipes
Food was a source of pleasure and discovery in each place we traveled. When I feel nostalgic I seek out food from the different areas we spent time in. If I can't find a restaurant I try to recreat the food. Here is a sample of my favorites.
In England, we stopped for tea and scones every two hours to warm up and refuel. Here is a link for a healthy scone recipe.
Scotland's cold climate called for hot tea and scones as well as hot Gaelic coffee at night.
https://www.scotlands-enchanting-kingdom.com/gaelic-coffee.html
France gave us lots of fresh baguette and vine-ripened produce. We usually made our own meals with fresh ingredients.
Here is a recipe for a roasted vegetarian baguette sandwich.
https://www.bigoven.com/recipe/roasted-vegetables-baguette-sandwich/218934
Here is a sangria recipe for Spain.
You can skip the brandy to make it lighter or add more soda.
Hot chocolate for Amsterdam
Non-dairy folks can use almond or coconut milk instead of cow's milk in this recipe.
https://www.thespruceeats.com/classic-dutch-hot-chocolate-recipe-1128602
In Kenya we had a lot of mandazi and chai at our rest stops. It is similar to a donut but lighter, with a delightful hint of cardamom.
https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/262205/mandazi-african-donuts/
https://jayne-rain.com/kenyan-ginger-tea-chai-ya-tangawizi/
Halwa (not Halva)
Try this sweet treat from the Swahili Coast
https://yummy.co.ke/make-malindi-halwa/
Chicken Biryani Swahili Style
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