Hi there! Pickle Deli Square is a collection of my experiences living, eating, and traveling the world. Currently an expat based in Valencia, on the Mediterranean coast of Spain.
All tagged food
Aum Leki Farmstay and cooking class, Punakha
A magical home in the clouds, where we learned how to make Bhutan’s national dish, ema datshi, chili cheese.
Bhaktapur snack: juju dhau, the ”king of yogurt”
The most luscious, silky, refreshing yogurt.
Trip Report: Thai Airways PVG-BKK A350 Royal Silk Business Class
A pleasant flight with some interesting non-alcoholic drinks and many desserts.
Trip Report: Air China Economy Class Airbus A320 Harbin - Shanghai PVG
If I’m comparing Air China (HRB-PVG) vs. China Southern (PVG-HRB), I’d say China Southern wins hands-down.
Harbin's Red Sausage and Lieba bread: as big as a dinner plate!
This is a souvenir I was excited to purchase!
Harbin Eats: Guobao Rou, Borscht, and Cityscapes
Eating the hearty cuisine of Dongbei.
A Day of Eating at Harbin's Daoli Market!
Stuffing my face for breakfast… and then lunch too.
Trip Report: China Southern Economy Class A321 Shanghai PVG - Harbin
Clearly superior service as compared to my Air China flight a couple days later in the opposite direction. Tried both of the hot main course options on this 2.5 hour “snack” service!
Lecce Eats: Le Zie
Homey Apulian dishes, and another amazing spread of antipasti!
Gallipolli Eats: Trattoria La Puritate
Fresh, delicious, elegant … and an amazing value! And our introduction to the wonder of “antipasti.”
Learning to make orecchiette and other Apulian specialties at Masseria Salinola's cooking class
Learning to make Puglia’s special pasta under the watchful eye - and hands - of the resident chef, Vita.
Dining at Masseria Salinola
Feeling pampered with five amazing meals in a row, all in the Masseria’s dining room.
Amazing Farmhouse Retreat: Masseria Salinola, Ostuni, Italy
A deeply restful stay in a tastefully decorated farmhouse, just outside of Ostuni. I wish we could have stayed longer!
Like a Dream: Sextantio Le Grotte Della Civita, Matera, Italy
A refined sanctuary, living in a cave.
Bari Eats: La Tana del Polpo
It’s a beautiful picture of food, but was a mistake to come here and to order what we ordered!
Bari Desserts! Gelato at Gentile, and Pasticciotto at Martinucci
Stumbling across one of the top gelaterias of my visits to Italy, along a visit to try Puglia’s famous pastry