Being Mexican in Ecuador

Hay burrito

My preferred Quito hostel serves dinner family-style every night. One night, Mexican burritos were on offer. They looked damn tasty, though the vegetarian, bean and cheese variety ended up being rather bland (no Joel, I have yet to “cave” as you predict).

However, the guacamole served on the side (see below) more than made up for it.

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Slice of fried gold

Powdered sugar evidence

Can’t remember if this was the leftovers from beignet or a bit of funnel cake. Either way, Kelly was happy.

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Heavenly fruit bowl

You are what you eat?

A lot of my time in the states seemed to revolve around food. At least most of it, such as the wonderful cherries above, was healthy.

Still wish I had a chance at really good peaches.

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Pickle man

Pickle jar

A fun Lincoln Square organic and/or vegan restaurant provided me with an afternoon of wifi, photos and tasty food and condiments. Welcome to Drew’s Eatery. (That’s Drew in the background.)

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Chicago, that meaty town

I'm vegetarian now but that looks damn good

During my swing through the Midwest this summer, I ended up spending an afternoon at the Taste of Chicago. It seems a bit diminished from my memories of years past.

But there was still plenty of opportunity for expensive if also tasty food. And take pictures of strangers eating glorious haunches of meat that I no longer consume myself.

This gentleman, who I believe is named Dave, was willing to let a strange man photograph him eating. I even told him I would be posting this on my blog. Brave, that guy.

And the juicy, saucy detail shot:

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Scottish salmon heaven

Drool now

Rolled oats on baked, highland salmon with dill cream sauce over vegetables. Eaten on a balcony over-looking Loch Lomond. The waiter told me I looked to relaxed for my own good. I don’t know how I could have been otherwise.

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The jury is out for me on cider with ice

Ice, ice baby

Had a fine bottle of Westons oak-conditioned cider at a Glasgow pub. An old couple laughed at me for focusing so much on taking a picture of my glass. “Lad, you must really be fond of that cider,” the man said.

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