Though it is not street food, the good bye dinner tonight definitely warrants a quick write up. Growing up with one of the worlds foremost chefs as your mother, there is no doubt in my mind where my love of food came from. I admittedly took it for granted growing up (bartering my lunches to the highest bidder throughout high school), and true appreciation of her cooking didn't really set until I went away for college. Mom's food > dorm food.
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| The mac and cheese and chard! |
It quickly became an unspoken family tradition that whenever we had a family gathering (birthday, home for the weekend, visitor in town, whatever) the guest of honor gets to choose their meal. Tonight Elisabeth and I choose old fashioned, all-American comfort food. Ribs. Mac and cheese. Chard. Most importantly, vino. Couldn't ask for a better meal!
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| Dry rubbed ribs |
Additionally, everyone at the meal gave us their best travel tip. Here they are!
- Always go off the beaten path (Jonah/Lauren)
- Never say no / always say YES (Mika and Emmy)
- Always wear a fanny pack (Char)
- Learn public transit (Chico)
- Write down the name of your hostel/hotel in the local vernacular (Becky)
- Give yourself a day a week to rest (Rob)
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