FOOD!

Random musings about the food we have encountered in our time here.
1. Nutella maybe some creamy form of hazelnut-chocolate-crack, seriously. Shea and I had never really heard of Nutella until we got here, but from here on out we will be Nutella disciples. Spreading its smoothie goodness around the world. Enjoy some today http://www.nutellausa.com/
2. Coffee is big here, anytime of day. Anytime between when you wake up and when you go to sleep is perfectly suitable for a 15-minute coffee break.
3. Pastries. There is a level of pride taken with the pastries and bread in Germany. "Brot" or as we know it "bread", is a big deal and something that Germans will always ask you to ensure you are enjoying. If one asks you just say, "yes, it is the best I've ever had", if you respond with anything different, they may ask you to leave. But seriously, any Germans reading this, it is very good.
4. Ice cream/Gelatto...awesome. Many of you know Shea and I hold ourselves out as connoisseurs on the topic. Europe is bringing a good game when it comes to the frozen treats. More analysis to be performed and we will keep you posted on our research.
5. Wine is cheap here and good.
6. Mayonnaise....on french fries. Yes, that's right, nothing quite like a huge blob of mayo on your mound of fried potatoes, but that's how they do it here. We will of course treat Adrian to a special order when he comes to visit.
7. The other white meat. Pork has a strong hold on the market here. It's a lot cheaper than chicken and beef. We have enjoyed it prepared in many forms, however, if Shea tries to convince you that pork loaf is ok for dinner, "because it looks like beef" tell her the "Brot" is terrible and hope to be asked to leave.