#fried pork rinds stuffing

[ketoandme]

Thanksgiving Day dinner. The turkey was cooked in beef tallow, which worked really well.

Stuffing made from fried pork rinds. Green salad with avocado. Green beans sautéed in butter with garlic. Sautéed mushrooms and onions. Cranberry sauce made with Allulose. Brussels sprouts fried in bacon fat and butter. Non keto squash.

Dessert: pecan butter pie made with cream cheese. Rebel keto friendly ice cream made with Allulose and heavy cream.

[dragonskxn]

I compiled a list of different dishes and drinks that Anna would make, fantasy or otherwise!

Venison Stew with Cabbage and Leek

Dandelion Salad with Fresh Berries and Herb Vinaigrette 

Acorn Bread Rolls

Honey Buns

Cheese Stuffed Giant Mushroom Caps

Buttered Onions 

Creamy Potato Soup

Assorted Cheeses, Cured Meats, Figs, and Olives on a Platter

Tomato, Mozzarella, and Cucumber Salad

Mushroom Soup

Snail Chowder

Escargot

Trout and River Clam Stew

Chicken Soup with Celery, Carrots, and Peas

Pumpkin Soup (served in carved out pumpkin)

Miso Soup

Cheesy Garlic Bread

Radish Salad

Dragon's Eggs (Artichoke Stuffed with Soft Boiled Egg)

Fried Snakeskin

Lentil Soup

Rabbit Stew

Suckling Pig with Baked Apples and Honey Glaze

Spit roasted Wild Boar

Roasted Quail with Orange Rind

Eel Pie

Spiced Venison Ribs

Vegetable Risotto

Salmon Meuniere

Roast Swan with Truffle Sauce, stuffed with Onions and Potatoes

Rosemary Lemon Chicken

Elk Rump Roast

Grilled Cockatrice

Meat (or Grilled Vegetable) Stuffed Pumpkin

Roasted Eggplant with Cheese

Beef Heart, rubbed with Herbs and Spices

Turtledoves cooked in Wine with Figs

Balsamic Roasted Finches

Almond-crusted Trout with Lemon

Gourd Casserole

Gnocchi with Pesto and Cheese

Stuffed River Crabs

Roasted Rabbit Haunches with Peppercorn and Cloves

Lemon Blueberry Angel Food Cake

Blackberry Pie

Bioluminescent slime gelatin

Lemon Tarts, topped with an assortment of berries

Creme Brulee

Sweetrolls

Pumpkin Pie with Fresh Whipped Cream

Raspberry Cheesecake

Mushroom-Shaped Pastries with White Chocolate and Preserves Filling

Rose Tarts

Pumpkin Pudding

Pears roasted in Cider

Lavender sugar cookies

Cinnamon Apple Pie

Assorted Tea (Elderberry, Lemon Balm, Ginseng, etc)

Lavender Lemonade

Assorted Freshly Squeezed Fruit Juices

Blackberry Wine

Dragon's Blood Wine 

Peach Wine

Honey Mead

Ale

Wyvern Whiskey 

Apple Cider

Omelet (Choice of Chicken, Quail, Duck, or Goose Egg, as well as assorted toppings such as Green Onions, Ham, Sausage, and Cheese)

Blueberry Pancakes

Sausage Links (Beef, Pork, Venison)

Cured and Peppered Ham Slices

Toast with Honey or Jam (assorted breads and jam flavors available)

Oatmeal with cinnamon

Butter porridge

Soft-boiled Egg

Miniature heart-shaped meat pies

Pecan-crusted Bread Rolls

Watercress Sandwiches

Cucumber Sandwiches

Hot Buttered or Honeyed Apples

[littlecarnet]

For @starblue2406

Here are a few things I'll eat in a day. I typically don't eat a big breakfast, but I will have a big lunch. Dinners in my family are late, usually 6pm to 8pm, we typically walk after dinner, then I'll drink tea to relax before bed.

You'll probably notice a lack of beef and pork, I have trouble digesting them, so it's mostly chicken and seafood. My family also don't eat a lot of bread, it's treated more like a side than a meal.

And yeah, there's a quite a mix of cultures here. My mom's side is Greek/Egypt with Turkish influences from her great grandfather, my dad is Native American with some adopted local New Mexico flavors. Since I was originally born and raised by the ocean, seafood and sea vegetables are a big thing in my diet. They're hard to find in the southwest, but I crave them and they keep me healthy as I have low blood pressure, so I need a bit of healthy salt.

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Things I'll have for breakfast:

Apple cider vinegar mixed with honey or a fruit juice, usually pomegranate juice. Gets my digestive system prepped.

Oatmeal with dates, pumpkin seeds, and seasonal fruit.

Fresh fruit or fruit jelly with yogurt. I like Greek yogurt as it's more creamy and filling.

Seaweed soup with green onions or salmon

Kefir a type of strong yogurt drink

Crepe with fruit, pine nuts and honey

Omelet with spinach or dandelion greens

Eggs boiled in black tea and star anise

Shakshuka eggs with tomato and spices

Salmon with fried eggs

Fresh tilapia corn taco

Fruit smoothies

Green tea

Yerba mate

Lunch:

A Flatbread wrap with either chicken or falafel, lettuce, feta, red onion or tomato topped with tzatziki or Tahiti

Sardines with tomato pesto on ciabatta

Basmati rice with chicken or fish with garlic, oregano, basil

Tuna with red onion and chopped mozzarella

A salad made of lightly pickled cucumber and lato (sea grapes)

Rice soup - Made with leftover tea, seaweed, sesame seeds, fish

Baby octopus with chopped tomatoes, red onion, and oregano -

Dolma - Grape leaves stuffed with spiced rice and a meat then steamed, cabbage leaves are sometimes used instead

Ta'meya or Falafel - ground chickpeas or lentils mixed with spices and fried into rounds, topped with tzatziki or hummus

Grilled cheese with strawberry and sage

Jellyfish salad with sweet vinegar and red chili

Steamed cactus pads with watermelon rind

Blue corn bread with sweet corn

Fish cakes in a crab broth with five spice seasoning

Ful medames

Peel and eat shrimp

Mussels on ice

Shawarma

Dinner:

Grilled chicken with mixed vegetables like cherry tomatoes

Vegetable bake with seasonal vegetables

Eggplant lasagna with feta and sliced tomatoes

Cioppino - Seafood in a rich tomato broth

Risotto rice with mushroom

Shrimp with feta and tomatoes

Grilled catfish with spices

Mussels in butter and garlic

Seafood in spiced yellow rice

Crab cakes in scallop shells

Three Sisters soup - Corn, beans, squash

Spinach and cheese stuffed pastries

Squash and corn simmered in milk with pepper, garlic, and saffron

Pumpkin soup with garlic, apple, and sweet potato

Tuna steak with cranberries and feta

Zucchini stuffed with herbed rice and baked

Sayadeya - Fried fish with red onions on rice spiced with cinnamon, turmeric, and ginger

Venison chili beans

Fry bread tacos

Kushari

Chicken livers and hearts

Wild rice with elderberry and morel mushrooms

Lumpias - Like a large egg roll

Wild rice with sweet potato, pumpkin, and cranberry

Snow fungus soup with chicken bone broth

Chicken herb soup - chicken boiled with red dates, wild yam, astragalus, goji

Grilled chicken with butternut squash sweet potatoes

Mixed bean soup with chicken bone broth

Sweet and sour bitter melon soup

Between meals:

Tea with milk

Lots of different nuts

Dried fruit like dates and figs

Fresh fruit with a bit of sweet condensed milk

Jerky turkey or venison

Pickled sweet vegetables

Bruschetta with crackers

Fresh figs with goat cheese

Olives stuffed with cheese

Seaweed salad

Squid jerky

Horned melon

Naan with olive oil

Fried sardines in honey

Mushroom chips

Sweet potato chips

Crispy baby crabs

Fried sage leaves

Prosciutto

Frozen grapes

Zabladi

Cactus fruit

Quail eggs

Snap peas

Drinks:

Grape juice

Pomegranate juice

Hibiscus tea

Mint tea

Ginger tea

Anise tea

Yuzu tea

Rose petal tea

Barley tea

Flowering tea

Mountain herb tea

Water infused with fresh lemongrass and fennel

Water with basil seeds with honey

Roasted milk tea

Yerba mate

Corn silk tea

Rice milk with cinnamon and cardamom

Desserts:

Yogurt with honey and mixed fruit either frozen or seasonal

Chia pudding with peanut butter or rose petal jelly

Italian soda with sugar-free syrups of either rosewater, lavender, peach, or strawberry

Iced coffee with cacao nibs

Chocolate dipped fruit

Gelatins

Anise cookies

Amaretto biscuits

Honey comb

Baklava

Grass jelly with milk

Coconut milk pudding

Rose or pistachio halva

Sweet potato with ice cream

Snow fungus with fruit and rock sugar

Khoshaf - A dessert made of dried fruits simmered with cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves

Lazy meals:

A typical salad

Frozen vegetables popped into a microwave and served with ready cooked shrimp or a can of sardines in tomato

Pumpkin puree in a can mixed with garlic, pepper, and milk pop into microwave

Jellyfish salad with pickled vegetables and sweet chili sauce

Thin crust pizza made from a pita with tomato, cheese, and Italian seasoning

Spinach or dandelion greens omelet with cheese

Rice soup - made with tea, fish, seaweed, and green onion

Sweet potato with toppings of choice

Baked potato with peanut butter and crab paste

Wonton wrappers stuffed with cream cheese and fried

Chestnut rice - Rice with chopped chestnuts

Chopped apples with cinnamon and honey in the microwave

Bread pudding - day old bread, fruit of choice, egg, milk pop in microwave until egg is cooked

Rice pudding - cooked rice, milk, cardamom, cinnamon, and dried chopped fruit

[whattolearntoday]

February 13th is...

Cheddar Day -  Cheddar first rolled into being in the village of Cheddar in Somerset, England in the 12th century. While cheddar accounts for more than a third of all the cheese sold in the United States, it is a royal hit in the United Kingdom where it was created. In fact, more than half of the cheese sales in the UK go to cheddar.

Galentine’s Day - Brings women together to celebrate each other every year the day before Valentine’s day. Women all have that one friend who cheers on her female companions. She is their best supporter, listener, and companion. No matter what, she has your back. She’s the lady who celebrates ladies. This day is the kind of day a woman like that would throw a party.

International Condom Day -  Seeks to remind the public that condoms prevent sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and unwanted pregnancy. It’s also a day to promote the use of condoms to provide protection from HIV.

Pork Rind Day - Each year on the day of the championship game, another kind of pigskin is celebrated. National Pork Rind Day recognizes the fried edible skin of the pig. A variety of snack producers make these high-protein, no-carb, gluten-free, crunchy snacks. Usually lightly seasoned with a little salt, dieters turn to pork rinds to satisfy their munchies when they are avoiding chips. They also come in several flavors such as barbecue, spicy, cinnamon, and salt & vinegar.

Tortellini Day -  Tortellini is a signature dish from the Italian region of Bologna, where they claim to have created this stuffed pasta packed with flavor. Ravioli, tortellini, and tortellacci are all part of the same family of stuffed pasta. The most common fillings for tortellini are ham, white meat, and Parmesan cheese.

World Marriage Day -  Marriage is a hugely important institution in most every part of the world and it symbolizes the formalization of a relationship between two people. World Marriage Day celebrates everything about marriage, and is a great day to propose to your partner, get hitched, or celebrate the one you are already married to!

World Radio Day -  Celebrates radio as the mass media reaching the widest audience in the world. The day also recognizes the power of radio to promote diversity and build a more inclusive world.

[mariahscorner]

Class 1-A and their favorite foods from my home state

Midoriya: this was a hard one, but probably jambalaya because it's the closest thing I can think of to a pork cutlet bowl

Bakugou: FUCK YOU HIS FAVORITE FOOD IS CRACKLINS AND I WILL NOT TAKE NO FOR AN ANSWER. my reasoning behind this one is his quirk smh I feel like cracklins just fit. also he puts slap ya mama cajun seasoning on e v e r y t h i n g. everything.

Kirishima: meat pies. because it has the word meat in it. he also seems like he would like food that isn't too spicy, but just spicy enough.

Momo: hers is probably pork rinds, because it's a snack food and she has to eat a lot for her quirk. I can see her just chomping away at pork rinds.

Sato: pralines !!!!! 100% !!!! you can make them at home, and they're sweet.

Sero: sero seems like he eats bland food, like just seasons everything with salt, so I think his favorite food would be etouffee. etouffee isn't spicy, and it's also more refined. like everything else listed so far is something you can find in a gas station, but you have to go to a restaurant for etouffee.

Iida: Iida seems like a picky eater, so I'm going to say boudin balls. he seems like texture is a huge turn off when it comes to food, so regular boudin won't do it, because he doesn't like the texture of the coating. but boudin balls are like hush puppies with the boudin filling in them, and he enjoys them a lot.

Uraraka: pecan pie. it's sweet, and she seems like a pie girl

Mina: boudin. I say this because I feel like she enjoys the burning feeling when she shoves the entire thing down her throat at once. her and her friends probably have contests to see who can take the most.

Jirou: doesn't like southern food

Kaminari: hush puppies. he likes appetizers, what can he say. also they're like fried cornbread, which he also thoroughly enjoys

Shoji: seems like he would like gumbo, because you can put pretty much anything in it and it would still be gumbo. he likes the spiritual journey you go through while putting shit in a pot.

Tokoyami: stuffed bell peppers. he seems like he eats more vegetables than anyone else on this list. dark shadow also likes the taste of ketchup bc he's a weird mother fucker

Koda: also doesn't like southern food. most of it is too spicy for him :(

Tsuyu: shrimp because she likes cocktail sauce. she also likes pulling their tails off. more about the experience than the food with her

Hagakure: not really a food from my home state, but moonpies. they're iconic here. she would enjoy them because they're sweet and fluffy, like marshmallows. because they have marshmallows in them. on bad days, she likes to microwave them so they get all melty and warm to cheer herself up.

ojiro: grilled catfish. he seems like the type of person to want the food to look more like the actual animal. he likes seeing the f i s h. and he likes thanking the fish for it's service to his body. very spiritual.

Todoroki: this was difficult, but I think he would enjoy something more bland but also elegant, like etouffee or shrimp. or... or dare I say... shrimp etoufee...

Aoyama: thinks he's a heathen because he eat crawfish pie in secret. HOWEVER, it upsets his stomach often times because of the spice and grease, so he only eats it on bad days.

Aizawa: fried catfish. he's a simple man. likes to eat it with tartar sauce and only orders it from local restaurants because he likes to eat it in the car in a styrofoam box. you guys would have to experience it to know why.

NO I DID NOT INCLUDE MINETA IN THIS POST AND I NEVER WILL BECAUSE HE'S A BITCH

[fuckyeahtx]

Chimichanga (aka the Fried Burrito), Texas

Anyone who has ever driven hours and hours through the vast, desolate expanses of west Texas likely has a strong appreciation for the deep-fried burritos from Allsup’s. The gas station chain’s signs, decked out in a Southwestern motif, are frequently the only thing that break up the monotonous (if occasionally stunning) landscapes of the high plains, serving as a pit stop and fueling station for weary travelers. Deep-fried and served in little paper sleeves, there is nothing fancy about Allsup’s burritos, which are likely mass-produced in a factory somewhere. But somehow, after 10 hours of driving, this combination of basic flour tortillas, lightly spiced beans, and meat that you’ve showered in several packets of hot sauce is pure magic. Pair with a fizzy fountain Coke and a bag of pork rinds, and you’re stuffed enough to make the rest of the drive to Marfa, where legitimately good burritos await. — Amy McCarthy

[yeerbuddy]

WHITE PEOPLE THANKSGIVING DINNER

STARTS AT 11AM - 2PM

Turkey

Stuffing

Gravy

Cranberry Sauce (w cranberries in it)

Sweet Potatoes

Mashed Potatoes

Green Bean Casserole

Rolls

Congealed Salad

Pumpkin Pie

Sangria

Lemon Tea

Total Amount Of Attendants: 4-10 people

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BLACK PEOPLES THANKSGIVING DINTER

START TIME: ALL DAMN DAY

Smoked Turkey

Fried Turkey

Fried Chicken

Catfish

Roast Beef

Chitterlings

Homemade Mac and Cheese

Ham

Honey Baked Ham

Country Ham

Ribs

Dressing (w/ Turkey baked in it)

Giblet Gray (w/ eggs and some mo in it)

Jellied Cranberry Sauce

Turnip Greens

Collard Greens

Mustard Greens

Mixed Greens

Boiled Okra

Fried Okra

Cabbage

Green Beans

Baked Mac n Cheese

Black Eyed Peas

Broccoli Rice Casserole

Sweet Potato Casserole

Candied Yams

Carrot Soufflé

Potato Salad

Tuna Salad

Tossed Salad

Pasta Salad

Spaghetti

Lasagna

Shrimp

Crab Legs

Fettuccine Alfredo

Gumbo

Deviled Eggs

Rotel Cheese Dip

Corn Bread

Hot Water Cornbread

Rolls

Butter Rolls

Sweet Potato Pie

All Of The Sold Out Patty Labelle Pies

Pecan Pie

Egg Pie

Chess Pie

Chocolate Pie

Peach Cobbler

Punch Bowl Cake

Banana Pudding

Lemon Cake

Pound Cake

Red Velvet Cake

Cheesecake

German Chocolate Cake

Caramel Cake

Yellow Cake w/ Chocolate Frosting

Carrot Cake

Sock-It-To-Me Cake

King's Hawaiian Savory Butter Rolls

Fry Bread

Enchiladas

Cous Cous

Strudel

Pot Roast

Popcorn shrimp

Shrimp kabob

Fried shrimp

Pineapple shrimp

Shrimp and grits

Shrimp and gravy

Birthday Cake

Bean Pies

Little Debbie's

Pot Pies

Dirty Rice

Ravioli

Pig Feet

Hog Maws

Cotto Salami

Jalapeño Poppers

Cottage Cheese

Old Halloween candy

Egg Foo Yung

Snipe

Trout

Vienna Sausage

Potted meats

Saltine crackers

Sardines

Ramen noodles

Taco salad

Salisbury steak

Hot pockets

Pickles

Frito Pies

Watermelon

Hot Dog Casserole

Pork Rinds

Broccoli & Cheese Casserole

Spaghetti

Black Licorice

Hamburger Helper

Chocolate Covered Raisins

Hot Cheetos

Spinach & Artichoke Dip

Fondant

Ranch Style Beans

Lil Smokies

Kool-Aid

Cases of Knockoff Soda

Egg Nog

Seagram's Gin

E&J

Crown Royal

Hennessy

D'usse

Patron

Ciroc

Bud Ice

Bud Light

Wine coolers

Total Amount Of Attendants: Anybody who likes Seasoning Salt and Ex's and new boo/bae and a 18 minute prayer over the food/NO DOGS OR CATS ON OR NEAR THE KITCHEN

SHOW ME THE LIE

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[greatmealsguide-blog]

Easy Meals That Will Make Your Mouth Water

Human health is one of the essential things that every person should ensure they strive to attain. One of the ways that you can obtain a perfect body and strong immune systems are by following a diet plan. some experts can provide you with the right meals that you need to take when you need to improve your health conditions. Keto diet has been the talk of the town over the recent years. After much tests are done, this keto diet has been termed as a success and that is why many food nutritionists advise their clients to try it. Taking such foods will have you gaining the right amount of calories, carbs, and proteins for the body.  Eating such meals on a numerous basis will provide you with the right amount of nutrients required by your body. This company has come up with a couple of dinner meals that you can take which contains the right amount of nutrients. The first dinner that you can from this  website is macaroni and cheese. Instead of using noodles in the food, substitute it with cauliflower.   Addition of cauliflower to your meal will help it gain the required sauce perfect for eating. Using parmesan as a replacement of breadcrumbs is another good move to make. Cooking the mac and cheese with crushed pork rinds helps to attain a good sauce. Pizza cups is the second dinner on this website that will have your mouth water. In respect to a study conducted, it was discovered that people have a favorite pizza that they like. What most people do not know is that there are health benefits that come from eating the right amount of pizza and learn more. As a replacement of the normal pizza dough, use sliced ham to make the pizza. If you lack these hams, you can select any type of meat from the pizza cups that you prefer. Compared to the ingredients required to prepare normal pizza, the ingredients required to make this type of pizza are locally available.   Eating stuffed burgers is a health change that you can add to your dinner diet. From the normal burger, you can add spinach and mozzarella cheese in the pizza. If you have guests around, it is a good idea that you prepare them some as a surprise. When it comes to eating the burgers, you can either take them solo or with lettuce bans. One advantage of stuffed burgers is that they help control carbs content in the body. Fried chicken is among the favorite foods in almost every home. Since you are trying out the keto diet, you can use either pork rinds or parmesan. If you are looking to learn more about how to reduce carbs, ensure that the food does not have breadcrumbs. To know further details view here!.

[elfloriditaseafoodrestaurant]

Food You Must Try In Miami

Miami is an international American city that has preserved a Latin soul even in the kitchen! Whether you come on holiday or for work, there are dishes that you should taste. The menus of the restaurants and the dishes proposed in the typical street food restaurants are based on fish or meat, often spicy and accompanied by sauces. There is also no shortage of vegetables and fruits because Miami is one of the most important areas in papaya, mango, key lime, and avocado production. Let's find out the top eight things to eat and commonly available in any best Miami restaurants.  

8 things to eat in Miami

1 - Churrasco

It is the meat of different types and cuts, marinated & grilled accompanied by Chimichurri sauce of Argentine origin based on garlic, spring onion, parsley, oil, and vinegar.

Recommended     for lunch and dinner

Average     cost: $22 / €20.00

Main     ingredients: meat and sauce with garlic and onion

2 - Arepas

Dish of Venezuelan and Colombian origins are corn flour sandwiches that are cooked on the grill until they are completely golden.

Recommended     for: snack

Average     cost: $1.50 / €1.00

Main     ingredients: corn and cheese/meat/vegetables

3 - Medianoche or Cuban sandwich

An exquisite grilled sandwich stuffed with pork shoulder marinated with citrus and spices and cooked in the barbecue to which smoked ham, cheese, mustard, and pickles are added.

Before baking, the best Miami restaurants spread the butter over the bread

Recommended     for: lunch, dinner, or snack

Average     cost: $8.81 / €8.00

Main     ingredients: pork, cheese, pickles

4 - Key Lime Pie

This typical Florida dessert can be found in all cafes, bars, and restaurants; it is a dessert based on condensed milk cream, eggs, and lime that is poured on a biscuit base mixed with butter.

 The best are sweet, sour, crunchy, and creamy.

Recommended     for: breakfast or dessert

Average     cost: $4.41/ €4.00

Main     ingredients: milk cream, biscuits, lime

5 - Deviled Eggs

This specialty is nothing more than boiled eggs whose yolk is mixed with mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, and spicy sauce.

They are usually accompanied by bread or salad.

Recommended     for: appetizer, aperitif, snack

Average     cost: $8.81/ €8.00

Main     ingredients: eggs, mayonnaise, and spicy sauce

6 - Chicharron

This specialty also has a Latin influence. In this, fried pork skin is cut into cubes or strips of various sizes. You can try it accompanied by sauces and marinades.

Recommended     for lunch

Average     cost: $10.00 / €9.00

Main     ingredients: pork rind

7 - Ceviche

This dish is perfect for the warm city climate. The dish is of Peruvian origin and consists of fresh raw fish. The top fish restaurants near me flavoured it with lime juice or seasoned it with chilli.

You will find it in any restaurant in the city, but be careful because the fish must be fresh!

Recommended     for: lunch, dinner

Average     cost: from $35.00 / €31.00

Main     ingredients: raw fish, lime

8 - Mofongo

Of Afro-Puerto Rican origin this specialty is based on fried plane trees, garlic, and chicharrones (pork rind) accompanied by sweet or spicy sauces and rice.

The dish can be eaten alone or with fried chicken, and there is also a variant without chicharrones.

Recommended     for: lunch or dinner

Average     cost: $7.00 / €6.00

Main     ingredients: plane tree, garlic, pork rind

[voidsettle]

Summer Junction: Small Balkans

                                                                                                       May-June 2018

Chasing the last-August experience of a region-wide country run, we started planning for our next trip, something southern this time. We wanted some history from the old towns, scorching heat of the sun over bright sea, and long vistas of the mountain ranges. Montenegro became the basis for the plan. But why settle for one if you can have more? We were going wild.

Sveti Stefan, Budva, Montenegro

Full 2 weeks were spent in careful preparations. We were throwing in Hungary and Serbia before and Bosnia and Croatia in between. The original plan grew from a tour around one country to five, some of them added (almost) against our wills. We had to fly through Budapest - our airlines had rather cheap tickets to the destination city. From there, it was hit-and-miss travel by every kind of transport you'd imagine. Bus? Plenty. Car? Repeat the hitchhiking experience. Train? Make it two.

First Stop: Budapest, Hungary

Fisherman's Bastion over Danube, Budapest, Hungary

Arriving at Budapest, we had several hours - it was but a short stop before the night train to Serbia.

Whenever I'm in Budapest, there are three things I'm looking forward to: enjoy the vista from the Fisherman's Bastion, visit Szechenyi Thermal Baths and have a taste of Hungarian Tokay.

Last time when I was in Hungary, I got lost somewhere in Pest and ended up deciphering another tourist's instructions in German (which was mutually poor but delivered fun experience nonetheless). This time I finally got to creating a mind map of major sites and attractions. No that I can definitely find Budapest Opera if left at the central train station, but a can guess the general direction at the very least.

Fun at Fisherman's Bastion

Besides, the good thing about traveling on your own (without a guide and a group of whiny tourists tagging along) is that you achieve the level of liberating enlightenment never to be experienced in your own country. It usually takes several days for this skill to kick in. I was all the more surprised as this expanding feeling bubbled in my chest as I descended into Budapest subway.

While in Budapest, you absolutely must visit one of the thermal baths, the relaxing and soothing experience best after a long walk around the city.

I personally prefer the ones in Szechenyi Park because of the sheer scope and variety - inside the pavilions, under the open sky, cooling, warm, hot - whatever you heart desires. Just visiting one by one will take around 2 hours, so better come with some spare time on your hands.

I must say, the Hungarian capital was truly underestimated by me. I definitely plan on going back and add a couple more to-dos to my usual itinerary: visit the Opera, roam through the halls of National Gallery, have a slow stroll on Margaret Island, and taste much more local delicacies.

What to see:

Fisherman's Bastion

Matthias Church

Gellert Hill and the Citadella

Hungarian National Gallery at Buda Castle

Hungarian Parliament

Szechenyi Chain Bridge and its tongueless lions

Margit hid (Margaret Bridge)

Ruins of the Fransciscan church on Margaret Island

Szechenyi Thermal Bath

What to eat:

goulash (thick paprika soup/stew)

libamaj (goose liver)

fried duck

chicken paprikas with dumplings

halaszle (fish soup with paprika and tomato sauce)

langos (basically fast food)

kremes (cream cake)

somloi galuska (biscuit with custard)

chestnut puree

kurtoskalacs (vanilla and citrus pastry)

Tokay wine

palinka (fruit brandy)

Second Stop: Beograd, Serbia

View on the junction of Sava and Danube from Belgrade Fortress, Beograd, Serbia

First things first, a cry of pain to Serbian trains: they are immensely, unbelievably hideous. But such fun!

Truly, after Ukrainian railroads I believed I've seen it all - oh how thoroughly mistaken I was! The compartments are shabby and worn out, nearly everything is torn or broken, just on this side of usability, the wall facing the passageway is made of plexiglass delivering a (not so) beautiful view of your sleeping face to anyone happening to pass by. And the cherry on the top: they have four (which is standard for Ukraine and, I believe, most of Eastern European countries) and six (?!) seat compartments. Preordering the tickets, we were so curious that we couldn't miss the opportunity to travel in a six seat one (aside from it being slightly cheaper).

Three floors of the six-seat compartment on a Serbian train from Budapest

What it meant on practice was literally three floors. The first of which basically was a seat standing on the floor (when sitting, my knees were before my eyes), and the last had only around half a meter to the ceiling. Basically no storage place. It was truly scary sleeping both on and underneath these seats.

I keep wondering if we got lucky that the two middle seats were (obviously) non-functional, so we only had two other poor unfortunate souls to share this sorry excuse of a compartment. On the other hand, the experience was so bizarre and unique that I couldn't keep myself from laughing hysterically. Not sure any of my companions comprehended my mirth.

On the brighter note, Beograd is one of those cities that don't care the least for you as a tourist. One day is pretty much enough to see everything there is to see, the major attraction being, of course, the Belgrade Fortress with its rich history protecting the city (thus the clash of architectural styles), vast park area below leading your eye to the joint of Danube and Sava rivers, and quaint winding passages that lead to different courts, half-hidden castles and fortifications.

Beograd Fortress

Lost somewhere in its area, I caught this wonderfully serene moment of pre-summer heat hammering down the irregular stone-paved trails, deafening crickets and the dizzying smell of grasses and red poppies (that are all over the place, magical beyond belief).

The city shows itself. Walking from the fortress down Knez Mihailova Street, you find yourself at the National Museum. A little to the South, ruins left after the NATO bombing stay proud in the middle of the bustling city. And then there's the Cathedral of Saint Sava, quite the monumental construction to mark the grand aspirations of Serbian nation. It is one of the largest churches in the world, and one that is still being built, starting in 1935. That tells you something about the nation.

If you don't have much time, take the round tram #2 to see all the major sites in city center. You'll miss something, for sure, but it's a good way to start your acquaintance.

And don't forget to get yourself familiar with the people - they're quite the friendly type. My friend's shoe tore at the most inopportune moment, and we were looking for something that'd help keep it together. Asking in one of the shops where we could buy glue, the owner not only told us how to get to the closest place but he personally walked us there. At yet another instance, a woman we asked directions from spent quite some time (and probably missed her bus) to make sure we know how to get to the Cathedral of Saint Sava. Using Serbian and gestures; pure incomprehensible joy.

What to see:

Beograd Fortress

Knez Mihailova Street and the pedestrian area

Ruins of Yugoslav General Staff from 1999 NATO bombing

National Museum (with one if not the largest Impressionist painting collection in Europe)

St Mark's Church

Cathedral of Saint Sava

Church of Saint Alexander of Neva

What to eat:

cevapi/cevapcici (regional delicacy, variations met throughout the Balkans - basically grilled meat in flatbread with chopped onions)

kajmak (cheese)

Karadordeva snicla (meat stuffed with cheese)

sarma (meat rolled in sour cabbage leaves)

musaka (potato and meat casserole)

ajvar (vegetable side dish)

pljeskavica (meat in flatbread)

cvarci (fried pork rinds)

rakia (fruit brandy; do you start noticing patterns yet?)

Third Stop: Underground Train and First Glance at Montenegro

Ruins of Bedem Castle, Niksic, Montenegro

Unlike traditional tourists, we decided to take a whole day off sight-seeing to indulge in traveling at its utmost. Moreover, the whole detour to Serbia was solely for the purpose of catching this train: Beograd, Serbia to Bar, Montenegro. We wanted to get our hands and eyes on mountains as soon as possible - and boy, did we get our fill!

If you get a chance to travel from Belgrade to Montenegro by train, by all means do. You won't regret a moment of it.

Train Beograd, Serbia - Bar, Montenegro

Actually, before the trip, I had my doubts: spending the whole day sitting in train, with nothing but observing natural beauties for over 10 hours; I thought we'd be bored to death by the end of hour 2. I didn't factor in the underground traveling - all in all, after spending the lion's share of the trip counting and noting the time, our route amounted to nearly 200 tunnels and almost hour and a half under ground in Serbia alone.

The longest tunnel is nearly 5 km long. I even counted the speed of underground travel - approximately 15 mph, a lower speed due to the danger of high mountain travel. Curiously, in Montenegro, the speed in tunnels was considerably higher, even though we didn't manage to uncover the reason.

One more thing to note is the considerably higher quality of Montenegrin trains. Compared to that taking us from Budapest to Beograd, this was nearly comfortable. I don't know the reason, but air-con was only available in one carriage (coincidentally, the one we were in), and it wasn't shying away from its function. I was freezing by the end of hour one, and went out in search of something to warm up. In other carriages, people were clustering by the windows, catching air, vistas and smoking.

Smoking right under the sign 'Smoking prohibited'

Thus, I anchored myself in the buffet car (calling it 'restaurant' wouldn't do; they offered no food) with a permanent cup of coffee before me. This was my little yet unforgettable time - the amalgam of beautiful mountain ranges flashing by outside the window, hot coffee and a cozy book that I prudently brought along. Light chatter of the trainmen fought with cigarette smoke in the air, the rattling of the train creating snug and quaint ambiance.

We arrived to Podgorica after sunset. The first glance at Montenegro delivered the unique feeling of living on the roofs - the room we were staying at had an exit right near the red shingles of the neighbor house. While I was having cup of tea before bed, a woman casually strolled on top of the roof nearby to hang the clothes to dry.

Despite the status of the capital and the largest city in Montenegro, Podgorica more often that not creates the feeling of a medium-sized deeply provincial town. Hidden behind the mountainous hills, far from the seaside, the city doesn't enjoy the influx of tourists during summer seasons but also boasts a warmer climate in winter.

And so we followed the route inland, leaving the Adriatic for the last part of our journey. My friend, the terrifyingly stubborn woman, woke me up at 4 in the morning to catch the train to Ostrog.

If I was to advise for Ostrog, I would not. And I'm unlikely to repeat the experience in the future.

Ostrog, Montenegro

That was one of a hellish trip for me - high up in the mountain, hides a Christian Orthodox church shrine. Sounds better than it is in reality. Well. It does look nice, I must admit - the chambers cut out in the sheer rock and all. But I'd argue not worth the effort put in.

Given I'm not religious and a late-sleeper, the way up the mountain trail early in the morning thoroughly irritated me. My mood didn't better at seeing how the 'religious' folks arrived right by the entrance in buses and cars - the hypocritical bastards. I guess we had a fight with my friend, who is much more loyal toward Christian religion and keeping faces. The things we give away.

Besides, the timing was really off - the vistas from high up the mountain are pretty bland early in the morning. The angle of the sun was just not right. The whole place in the morning looks like a refugee camp, with dirty mats and plaids for those willing to spend the chilly night on the monastery grounds. The whole place feels weird.

Camping outside the Ostrog monastery, 900 m above sea level

I was much more cheerful as we were leaving the damned-- I mean, sacred place.

By this time, we were at our basic premise: high in the mountains, half an hour by car to our interim destination, several hours before anything goes the way we need,  and a choice between astonishingly hideous weather and heavy backpacks. There was that trip to Crete where we were basically blind and death from the wind, cursing the moment we decided to go through the mountains on foot.

Our fallback is hitch-hiking fellow travelers to take pity on us and give us a lift. This time, we were picked up by a nice couple from Belarus who brought us right to Niksic. Unexpectedly, the city appeared more interesting than we imagined. I loved the ruins of the local castle. At one moment, the atmosphere was distinctly medieval - the lush green pastures outside the half-preserved walls, the grey grim limestone and delicate, full of color flowerheads taking over the reign in this place. That glimpse of centuries long gone sent a shiver down my spine, and was gone as fast as it appeared.

Bedem castle, Niksic

Today, the castle ruins serve as a concert hall for the local youth - naturally, the larger part of the stone is covered in graffiti, and we've met a couple of sturdy young boys at the foot of the castle, unloading what looked like heavy sound equipment boxes. We had to sacrifice half a bottle of water as an entrance fee.

After an ice-cream and a meditation over the neat and apparently old cemetery, we headed for the bus station to catch a ride to Sarajevo. And, oh, did our adventures only begin!

The same way as I was rumbling about Serbian trains - one should be aware of the buses in Montenegro.

The worst part? Not enough seats. The bus we got was tiny, more like a minivan. We were forced to take our bags inside and to stand the whole way to Bosnia (2.5 hours to the border, same to Sarajevo). I wasn't even trying, sitting down in the aisle as soon as we started off. I got through the first hour alright, catching a casual conversation with a guy from Albania sitting beside me. And then the air stopped circulating (at least where I was sitting), and I don't remember most of the way to the Bosnian border.

I got a seat somewhere along the ride. When we arrived in Sarajevo, I was so tired that it was nearly blissful - I don't think I was the slightest bit worried when we got the message from our to-be host that we couldn't be accommodated at their place that night. Fortunately, we caught decent free Wi-Fi in the middle of the Bosnian capital. Last thing I actually remember from that day is reconciling with my friend over the religious matters and thinking before falling into darkness that nothing could surprise me during this trip anymore.

Descending the Ostrog mountain, panorama dipped in morning haze

What to see:

Sahat kula, Podgorica (clock tower)

Ostrog (take this up at your own risk, and, by gods, do not go on foot, you won't be getting out)

Church of Sv Vasilje, Niksic

Bedem castle, Niksic

What to eat:

prshut (dried meat)

cevapcici

pleskavitsa/roshtil (fried and grilled meat)

sopsky salat (vegetable salad with cheese)

ribla chorba (fish soup)

Negusi cheese

meat burek with yogurt

sarma

Vranac (red wine) and Krstach (white wine)

Niksicko beer

desserts: baklava, tulumba, shampita, vanilice, padobranci

Fourth Stop: Two Pearls of Bosnia and Herzegovina

Breakfast at panorama over Sarajevo, Ispod Grada, Bosnia and Herzegovina

For Sarajevo, I was really hyped even before the trip. The primary reason was, of course, the history of this place. Point of focus: the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife Sophie triggering World War I. Time: June 28, 1914, 10 in the morning. Place: Latin Bridge.

As I was fangirling over the epic episode, I should also mention the sheer delight of this city. Sarajevo is filled with the distinctly Turkish ambiance (visiting Istanbul three months prior, I could not ignore the similarities between the two cities) - and yet it's a European capital. It has the tiny street teahouses with old men chatting and smoking their days away, muezzins shouting early in the morning, heavily clothed women and bubbling Eastern bazaars. But it also has eclectic architecture, Mediterranean cobbled streets flowing down the mountainous hills to the Miljacka river, and 15th to 19th century Christian churches. Starting at the White Fortress crowning the city, we roamed down the winding streets to the river bank, than had a real breakfast in the labyrinth of Bascarsija (I'm ashamed I still cannot pronounce that) and then made a stop for coffee at Cajdzinica Dzirlo.

Cajdzinica Dzirlo and it's host

I don't usually give personal opinions of places to eat - they change to fast, and TripAdvisor still does it better. But this one is the number and a renown site of its own - people who know Sarajevo will surely know this little teahouse in the city center. Take all the best things you want during your tea/coffee time, and you get this place.

Splendid drinks with plenty of choice. Ambiance and atmosphere supported by great view. Perfect location near Bascarsija. Most welcoming, authentic and fun host.

You feel as the dearest of friends not a random tourist. This place is a must for a perfect trip. I'd come back to Bosnia just to visit here again.

Besides, it's here that I fell in love with Bosnian coffee (a direct take-away from the Turkish coffee of the Ottoman Empire). I was already fond of the Turkish way to drink black thick coffee. In Bosnia, it is served with a sweet refreshing sherbet (ideally; more commonly, it's a glass of cold water) and a bite of Turkish delight on the side - perfect combination for a hot day.

As a side attraction, I learned how to serve and drink Bosnian coffee. Coffee is made in cezve and served along with another cezve of hot water. First comes adding the water to the coffee and some light stirring. Then coffee creme is carefully gathered from the top and put in the kahve finjani, a tiny porcelain cup in a metal stand. Coffee is poured in afterwards, resulting in a cup of strong, fragrant and relaxing marvel. A sip of coffee is alternated with a gulp of sherbet - I don't think I ever had a better drink.

Combined with the elevated view of the city center and the flocks of pigeons pirouetting around the roofs, this was the experience that ultimately summed up Sarajevo and this whole vacation for me. Yet the Bosnian adventures continued. Walking around the city and gaping at the listed attractions, we were caught in a dreadful storm. It rolled down the mountain tops in low black clouds, rumbling and growling as a wild animal and then pouring down in ice beads the size of a fingernail.

Latin Bridge before the storm ensued

Me and my friend, we have this weird thing we do on the photos, arms and legs spread around in a semblance of a six-pointed star. We do that once per every new city we visit, and, due to the plan, Latin Bridge was the designated site for Sarajevo. We failed spectacularly though, taking cover from the hailstorm on the tram stop for nearly half an hour.

As the storm subsided and turned into regular heavy rain, we plodded through the streets, knee-deep in murky, chalky, coffee-and-milk colored water, ultimately happy. The traffic was hideous, we missed our train, wet head to toe (I literally poured water out of my shoes) - yet I don't remember a better time from this trip. Besides, we caught the best cevapcici near the bus station - and they were prepared lighting-fast, we were shocked at the speed. Sitting in the bus (finally comfortable) taking us to Mostar, we were languidly enjoying the slack feeling of being prepared for anything coming our way.

Mostar old town and Stari most, view from the minaret of Koski Mehmed Pasina mosque

If you get a chance to walk around Mostar at nighttime, enjoy the lightwork, the cozy streets and the coolness of the evenings near Neretva.

Compared to Sarajevo, Mostar is tiny, one of those exclusively tourist destinations that have one major attraction, a couple of minor sites and plenty of ambiance beckoning huge crowds year after year. In a way, it resembles Kazimierz Dolny but with the whimsical quirk of Turkish and Southern European minutiae framing the singular character of the town.

Naturally, the crowds flock on and around the Old bridge, the main site of Mostar. As for me, the narrow painfully cobbled streets (do try to wear shoes with thicker soles) outcharmed the bridge.

Neretva river and panorama of Mostar from Koski Mehmed Pasina mosque's minaret

There is a choice of cozy hidden gems: the Crooked bridge is less famous but instead drowning in greenery. The beach under the Old bridge gives the ability to dip your feet into Neretva (the water is freezing, we nearly got cramps while hastily taking photos - but it's clear and wonderfully refreshing under the blazing sun). The garden of the Koski Mehmed Pasina mosque offers enchantingly picturesque view of the river and small houses under red roofs, transforming the town into an artist's paradise.

It's also possible to get up the minaret of Koski Mehmed Pasina mosque, an activity I believed to be forbidden for non-muezzins, non-Muslims and (even more so) females. The spinning stairs inside the minaret are entertainingly narrow, the balcony on top offers a grand view. And the mere fact of being in a half-prohibited place was enough to pleasantly tickle the nerves and positively reinforce the experience.

What to see in Sarajevo:

Bljela tabija (White fortress)

Zuta tabija (Yellow fortress)

City Hall

Latin Bridge

Bascarsija

Sebilj

Old Orthodox Church

Cathedral of Jesus' Heart

Orthodox Cathedral

Gazi Husrev Bey' Mosque and Bezistan

Taslihan

Lunar clock

Old Synagogue (Museum of the Jews of Bosnia and Herzegovina)

What to see in Mostar:

Stari most (Old bridge)

Crooked bridge

Koski Mehmed Pasina dzamija

Karadoz-begova dzamija

Mostar Peace Bell tower

What to eat:

cevapi

meat under sac (veal or lamb cooked under special lid)

cufte (meatballs)

duvec (vegetable stew)

drasak (pea stew)

ajvar

somun (flatbread)

ustipci (fried dough balls)

Bosnian coffee (and I cannot stress this enough!)

salep

serbe (sherbet)

ajran (salty yogurt drink)

Fifth Step: Dubrovnik, Croatia

The walls of Dubrovnik, Croatia

Dubrovnik is another historic town heavy on tourists, and for a good reason: it's gorgeous. The beauty of city walls unparalleled, Dubrovnik is truly the pearl of the Adriatic sea. The preservation of the old town is worthy of praise, on par with old Tallinn. But that's it - talking about Croatian people, they're quite the unwelcoming type.

To get from Mostar to Dubrovnik, one has to cross the Bosnian-Croatian border tree times. In and out, and in again, and all in just under two hours. And the border guards stamp your passport every time.

The tension of Croatians runs high. From our hostess to most waiters, locals don't seem friendly at all - a surprising fact given the contagious amicability of Bosnians. The prices in Dubrovnik are also considerably higher while coffee is considerably worse (although, to tell the truth, after Bosnia, every cup of coffee I had was so-so at best).

Yet, despite the ranting, Dubrovnik truly is a city with its own character. The first impression was: stairs. The whole Balkan region is like that, built on the hillsides, streets narrow and oftentimes only suited for pedestrians. Dubrovnik is the quintessence of the concept. The hills it is built on are indented with stair-streets, and the road for cars winds and twists, curling in circles through the city like a giant snake. To get from point A to point B, it is easier to clamber up the stairs. Besides, one gets all the best views that way.

Stradun with the belltower of Franciscan monastery, Dubrovnik, Croatia

The old town is enchanting. The narrow streets tightened in the restrains of smooth stone are cool and soothing at sunset. Dark green shutters emphasize the rhythm of the delicate houses. Our early evening in Dubrovnik was drowning in pinkish haze, enchanting and amorous, and the screams of seagulls cluttered up the slowly darkening skies.

The city was built by Venetians, the fact completely obvious to anyone remotely acquainted with architecture. Lacking the tell-tale canals, Dubrovnik instead becomes the labyrinth of tiny streets, a photographer's wet dream at every turn. Stradun, the major street, is full of tourists, day or night, but the back streets are shatteringly quiet as the night falls, almost to the point of feeling haunted.

Panorama of Dubrovnik from city walls: red roofs and Franciscan belltower

The city transforms by the daytime. The blistering sun reflects from the smooth surfaces of the white stone and hits you from all sides: it truly is scorchingly hot. The city walls bring no relief; even the sea breeze is but a short refreshment.

A hat, a bottle of water and a sunscreen are obligatory items on the walls of Dubrovnik anytime from April to October.

But oh the vistas the minute details! Walking around the whole old town and observing how it was built and how it lives from the height of the walls, one is immersed in the history of the relationship between Venetians, this great seapower, and the Balkan region, the focus of their constant conflicts with the Turks. Catching glimpses of inner yards and narrow streets, it is easy to imagine how people lived several centuries ago - as it seems nothing changed much.

The city walls are full of tourists, naturally; a different experience is provided by fort Lovrijenac to the west of the city. Not only it gives a different perspective of Dubrovnik, but is also more spacious as a fortification and is closer to nature (the gorge under its walls lets the imagination run free and create hidden grottoes and caves full of wonders, treasures and sunken ships).

Dubrovnik is surely a city one must visit. If time permits, it's good to have a swim in the Adriatic sea, enjoy the famous Croatian beaches, get up to the fortress on the top of the hill to catch a glimpse of the whole city, and indulge in the rich history. But overstaying your visit is not wise when the much more hospitable Montenegro is just in a couple of hours drive down the coast.

What to see:

old town

St Francis church

Large Onofrio's Fountain

Dominican monastery

crkva Svetog Spasa

Sponza Palace

Orlandov stup

Mala Onofrijeva Fontana

Rector's Palace

St Blaise church

St Ignatius church

Church of the Annunciation

city walls (Bokar, Minceta, Saint John, Buza gate)

Fort Lovrijenac

Lokrum island

Carska tvrdava

What to eat:

raznjici (meat skewers)

zagrebacki odrezak (stuffed veal steak)

lignje (squid)

salata od hobotnice (octopus salad)

crni rizot (cuttlefish risotto)

manestra (soup)

zganci (polenta)

palacinke (crepes)

rozata (creme cake)

Malvazija (dessert wine)

Coming Back to Montenegro

Crkva Svete Klare/Svetog Antuna, Kotor, Montenegro

Planning the trip, it's important to have calm days mixed into the mass of those full of mad activity.

Herceg Novi was our first in the row of more relaxing experiences, a good choice with its lush green streets cascading down the mountain to the Bay of Kotor and the quaint atmosphere of a pre-tourist season. A comparatively young city, it still bears the scars of Venetian dominion, flaunting the old fortress, dark and grey and heavy over the light touristy air of the coast resort.

According to the newly established tradition, I got a day off the trip to catch up with my friend from work who moved with his family to Herceg Novi couple of years back. The rest of the two days were submerged in a daze of slow breakfasts, warm days that tasted like strawberry and tepid waves licking away the tiredness of the feet.

What to see in Herceg Novi:

Citadella

Forte Mare

Crkva Svetog Jeronima

Church of Holy Archangel Michael

Sahat Kula

Kanli Kula

Kotor old town, view of the Fort of St John

For the next day, we picked our speed up, cramming in Kotor and Tivat, and a circle trip around the Bay of Kotor. I still have my regrets about not being able to make a stop in Perast and pay respects to the famous island Our Lady of the Rocks.

The good thing about Kotor is that, although there are many things to see, they are all clustered together (like old well-preserved towns tend to do) - you only need a day to see it all. The only exception is the Fort of St John - probably the main attraction of Kotor, not counting the old town itself.

The streets of Kotor old town

The popularity of this place is primarily based on three things: its age (including historic and militaristic value starting from VI century), the magnificent views it gives from the top over the Bay of Kotor, and its sheer size (it's one of the most significant fortifications of this type in Europe, with 4.5 km long walls).

Kotor may lack the posh sumptuousness of Dubrovnik and the green curvy coziness of Mostar. Yet it is definitely its own thing, a small intimately built town in the clutches of grey stone with sultry air of tiny squares with towering churches and cathedrals, with palaces on every step - Kotor feels like a museum.

What to see in Kotor:

Gurdic Gate (South Gate)

St Triphun's Cathedral

The Drago Palace

The Pima Palace

The Buca Palace

The Palace Bizanti

The Sea Gate with the Tower of Town Guards

The Clock Tower

Duke Palace

Arsenal Building

Crkva Svete Klare/Svetog Antuna

Crkva Sv Nikole

Crkva Sv Luke

Crkva Sv Mihaila

Karampana

The Grgurina Palace

Crkva Sv Ana

Svete Marije Koledate

North Gate

Kotor's Castle of San Giovanni

Church of Our Lady of Health

Fort of St John

Dancing Girl Statue with a view of Old Budva

We spent the night in nearby Tivat - not a historic but resort destination, a city full of luxurious hotels and yachts shimmering off the competing degrees of splendor. As the high season didn't start yet, the city was immersed in a sluggish slumber.

Budva, on the other hand, as the major tourist hub of Montenegro, was boiling and lively, offering a bit of everything. UNESCO-protected old town neighbored fashionable boutiques and giant malls. Quay was full of restaurants offering meats and seafoods of all sorts, narrow streets of old town offered cozier cafes and confectioneries. The beaches, both in-town and on the close-by 'Hawaii' island, beckon with warm transparent water and hidden caverns ready for relaxation or exploration.

The old town of Budva is comparatively small. Half a day is enough to explore it - but the best part about it is the many cozy back streets, dead ends and cubbies that tell their small stories and beckon you to rest and observe the world around.

There is a small street that always has cats pooling under one of the windows - obviously a feeding place. An inner yard of Citadela features a cafe under bright white umbrellas - the perfect combination with old stone, deep blue sea and the green vines to create the true Mediterranean feel. One of the buildings has an old library turned posh restaurant with displayed models of the famous ships.

I've found my favorite cozy little place on the thick wall of the old town near Ricardova Glava beach. A small square surrounded by churches used for concerts and often featuring weddings. A quaint corner of the earth that caught my attention as a street musician was lightly plucking guitar strings for a mellow, sweetly sorrowful melody interweaving into the song of the wind. I go back in my memories to that place - hot crude stone behind my back, sun and seagulls over my head, and fresh warm breeze in my face.

The second day was completely dedicated to exploring the beaches of Budva. The beaches of the tourist zone are sandy; the old town has pebbles.

One of the beaches on Hawaii island, Budva

Seeing Ricardova Glava for the first time, the scene catches one off guard: people are bathing in the clear waters of Adriatic sea right under the rough walls of the church dating back to 840 AD built of darkened pebbles and whitened mortar, battered by time and seawinds. The narrow walk from Ricardova Glava to Mogren beaches conceals a set of hidden gems - from Dancing Girl Statue (one of the symbols of Budva) to the rugged, indented mountain walls on one side and the rocky coast on the other, open-air vista of the sea and Hawaii island, leading to the ambitious route over the rocks and boulders to yet another viewpoint of the city.

And then there's the Hawaii island. Boats take turns to drop off locals and tourists alike on the island full of beaches suited for every taste, with cozy lagoons and hidden grottos.

Best to take the boat that makes a detour to Sveti Stefan - the most luxurious island in the vicinity of Budva, completely covered in medieval red-roofed white-stoned houses and requiring a permit just to get in, people roaming from the coast to the town walls during low tides.

What to see in Budva:

old town

Citadela

Ruins of a Roman church

St Jean Baptist church

Church of the Holy Trinity

Church built in 840 AD

Former St Sara church

Poet plaza

Roman grave

Ricardova Glava (beach)

Dancing Girl Statue

Mogren beaches

Hawaii (island of Sv Nikolai)

Crkva Sv Nikolai (Hawaii)

island of Sveti Stefan

Zipline near Durdevica Tara Bridge, Montenegro

Our last day was decided beforehand.

Everyone going to Montenegro advises to take a tour of Tara canyons. True, the nature is absolutely worth seeing - although I'd prefer taking my time at certain places not rushing as the guided tours do.

I don't know if it's typical of this mountainous region, but that day was rainy, getting us wet from time to time. Durmitor actually got me soaked through to my bones - it's usually chilly here, and the rain made its contribution. But the nature is breathtaking - the dark, nearly black pines, the incredible ravines of rugged sharp stones and brash winds, the sweeping rivers of boiling, madly foaming water, the weak bushes clinging to the tiniest cracks and crevices, and gradually fading off to give way to the bare rocks precipitously piercing the high skies.

Zipline across the Durdevica Tara Bridge actually allowed to experience the void first-hand.

Tara canyon, Montenegro

Forget the 'short line is as good as the long one'. No it's not. It's short - meaning that it takes nearly half of your time on the zipline away from you.

The first moment was quite scary due to the push at the back I got from one of the guys who geared me up - but the anxious thoughts of my-god-there's-five-hundred-feet-of-nothing-under-me were almost immediately swept out of my head by the sheer rapture of damn-I'm-flying-and-it's-so-beautiful. That's something to experience by yourself, no one will be able to translate it to you accurately.

The final adventure was as unexpected as it was welcomed. Summer snow is an occurrence I've never yet experienced in my life - that is, before this trip. Hail is not that common but it happens from time to time (there's one in my memory from when I was around 7, where the hails were the size of a child's fist). But the one we encountered on our way back from the Montenegrin black forests was unprecedented - not only it was accompanied by strong wind and showers but also covered the ground in freezing white blanket, the strangest sight among the rich, plentiful wild greens. The trip back was soothing and distressing at once, with the soft rocking of the comfortable bus on the winding mountain roads and the rapid rapping of hail over the roof.

Big Finale

The Hawaii Beach, Budva, Montenegro

Coming back to Kiev, I was firm in my belief: best trips happen when you plan everything yourself, encounter a bunch of weird and fun adventures and meet challenges head-on. This Balkan tour reconciled me with my turbulent self: the bad things, the good things - it's worth saluting everything that comes our way. What's a trip without obstacles; what's a trip that tells you nothing about yourself, people you travel with and world around you? Cheers!

[tastesoftamriel]

What, in your opinion, is the unhealthiest meal of each race? The kinds that give dieticians nightmares.

The unhealthiest meals in Tamriel, eh? I'm secretly a connoisseur of all things salty, greasy, and downright delicious, so loosen that belt and make room for these treats...

Altmer

Greasy food is almost unheard of in Altmer society. Almost. However, fried seaweed in rice batter is a crispy treat beloved by many Altmer, but is eaten in moderation as a snack due to its greasy nature. For a naughty Shimmerene-style treat, a seaweed wrap with gryphon egg mayonnaise, crispy bacon, and mashed avocado is about as unhealthy as Altmeri cuisine can get!

Argonians

While the Argonians eat a healthy diet that's low in fat and sugars, durian pudding is definitely a dessert that goes right to the gut. Fresh, sweet durian is mixed with thick coconut cream, steamed tapioca, and sago pearls. The end result is a staggeringly creamy, rich dessert that you'll struggle to believe is vegan (and still somehow bad for the health).

Bosmer

The Bosmer are gluttons for anything deep fried, or "oil boiled" as they like to call it. The dish that made me pack on a small guar in weight was an entirely oil boiled tower of eggs, meat patties, and cheese, sandwiched between two thick slices of bacon "bread". The entire thing is impaled on a stick, rolled in a salty thunderbug egg batter, and oil boiled until dark brown and oozing lard. Delicious, and absolute murder on the digestion.

Bretons

Did someone say duck fat? The Bretons have an unhealthy obsession with frying everything in duck or goose fat, which gives food a delightfully greasy flavour. Most popular are duck fat potato wedges, which are served with an enormous dollop of extra thick sour cream, bacon, fried duck, melted cheese, and a finishing drizzle of seasoned duck fat for good measure.

Dunmer

Despite multiple warnings about not consuming too many kwama eggs, which are naturally quite fattening, it's impossible to stop the Dunmer from indulging in them. A favourite traditional dish is kwama egg omelette with scuttle and fried scrib, which sounds acceptable but in fact packs your daily dose of salt and fat. However, that won't stop many Dark Elves from enjoying these omelettes at all times of day, especially when washed down with some shein.

Imperials

Seared pork belly that's been wrapped in layers of provolone, sausage, and fatty cured ham is a firm favourite in Imperial City taverns, especially when it's been rolled in breadcrumbs and grilled until crispy. A meat lover's dream, and a healer's despair.

Khajiit

If it wasn't enough that everything is covered in moon sugar, the Khajiit are in love with slurping sweetened condensed milk, straight up or mixed with sweets. Deep fried condensed milk-soaked dumplings that swim in a moon sugar syrup are a popular dessert in Elsweyr, and are admittedly delicious until the moon sugar coma hits.

Nords

There's nothing quite like using sausages and bacon instead of bread when having a good old fondue with Eidar cheese. Eidar is known for being oilier and easier to melt than goat's cheese, and is therefore perfect for fondue if you can handle the smell. While other races tend to eat their fondue with bread, we Nords enjoy smoked sausages, sausage-battered seagull eggs, and thick rinds of bacon to dip into the delicious cheese. Yes, you may feel a little ill if you have too much.

Orcs

Echatere cheese and milk are high in fat, and make the bulk of the filling for cheese pies. Each of these flaky pastries are filled with an oozing cheese sauce, with grilled leek and fried potato, before being finished off with a spicy cheese sauce and deep-fried crispy onions. It's not great for the waistline, but it's any cheese-lover's dream!

Redguards

While Redguard food is seldom unhealthy, you'd probably purse your lips if you saw the donuts stuffed with jelly delights, whipped cream, and ghee fudge that are all the rage in Sentinel. Large, cinnamon donuts are stuffed with confectionary before being fried, and are dusted in honey and powdered sugar to serve. If you're avoiding sugar, this is definitely a dessert you should be running from!

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WHITE PEOPLES THANKSGIVING DINNER STARTS AT 11AM - 2PM

Turkey Stuffing Gravy Cranberry Sauce (w/ the cranberries in it) Sweet Potatoes Mashed Potatoes Green Bean Casserole Rolls Congealed Salad Pumpkin Pie Sangria Lemon Tea

Total Amount Of Attendants: 4-10 people (Not including dogs and cats that sit at the table) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- BLACK PEOPLES THANKSGIVING DINNER START TIME: ALL DANNNG DAY

Smoked Turkey Fried Turkey Fried Chicken Catfish Roast Beef Chitterlings Homemade Mac and Cheese Ham Honey Baked Ham Country Ham Ribs Dressing (w/ Turkey baked in it) Giblet Gray (w/ eggs and some mo in it) Jellied Cranberry Sauce Turnip Greens Collard Greens Mustard Greens Mixed Greens Boiled Okra Fried Okra Cabbage Green Beans Baked Mac n Cheese Black Eyed Peas Broccoli Rice Casserole Sweet Potato Casserole Candied Yams Carrot Soufflé Potato Salad Tuna Salad Tossed Salad Pasta Salad Spaghetti Lasagna Shrimp Crab Legs Fettuccine Alfredo Gumbo Deviled Eggs Rotel Cheese Dip Corn Bread Hot Water Cornbread Rolls Butter Rolls Sweet Potato Pie All Of The Sold Out Patty Labelle Pies Pecan Pie Egg Pie Chess Pie Chocolate Pie Peach Cobbler Punch Bowl Cake Banana Pudding Lemon Cake Pound Cake Red Velvet Cake Cheesecake German Chocolate Cake Caramel Cake Yellow Cake w/ Chocolate Frosting Carrot Cake Sock-It-To-Me Cake King's Hawaiian Savory Butter Rolls Fry Bread Enchiladas Cous Cous Strudel Pot Roast Popcorn shrimp Shrimp kabob Fried shrimp Pineapple shrimp Shrimp and grits Shrimp and gravy Birthday Cake Bean Pies Little Debbie's Pot Pies Dirty Rice Ravioli Pig Feet Hog Maws Cotto Salami Jalapeño Poppers Cottage Cheese Old Halloween candy Egg Foo Yung Snipe Trout Vienna Sausage Potted meats Saltine crackers Sardines Ramen noodles Taco salad Salisbury steak Hot pockets Pickles Frito Pies Watermelon Hot Dog Casserole Pork Rinds Broccoli & Cheese Casserole Spaghetti Black Licorice Hamburger Helper Chocolate Covered Raisins Hot Cheetos Spinach & Artichoke Dip Fondant Ranch Style Beans Lil Smokies Kool-Aid Cases of Knockoff Soda Egg Nog Seagram's Gin E&J Crown Royal Hennessy D'usse Patron Ciroc Bud Ice Bud Light Wine coolers

Total Amount Of Attendants: Anybody who likes Seasoning Salt and Ex's and new boo/bae and a 18 minute prayer over the food/NO DOGS OR CATS ON OR NEAR THE KITCHEN

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Sun 4/17/22

¾ cup coffee with caramel almond creamer

Leftover Mcdouble

3 bites macaroni salad

4 wontons, 2 Peeps

6oz Pepsi, biscuit

Glazed ham, stuffing, cranberry sauce, half sweet potato, biscuit

Meds & supplements - digestive enzymes, moody bird, multivitamin, sertraline

Slice chocolate mousse cake, 8oz Pepsi

Made glaze for ham, peeled and cut eggs, put garlic butter on the rolls

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Mon 4/18/22

3 mini dark chocolates, some sour cream & onion chips

~9oz Apple Hint water, plain bagel with chicken salad, 2 pickle spears, ~10oz Coke

Black and white cookie, 1 rainbow cookie, 8oz raspberry ice tea

Ham soup, 2 biscuits

Meds & supplements - digestive enzymes, moody bird, multivitamin, sertraline

Slice chocolate mousse cake

Bank, Rite Aid, King Kullen

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Tues 4/19/22

Egg sandwich - 2 eggs, oat milk, pinch sugar, salt, pepper, ketchup, dill, wheat bread

Little Bites chocolate chip mini muffins

Chocolate peanut butter Kind bar

6oz Sprite, buffalo chicken slice, plain cheese slice, 1 garlic knot

Meds & supplements - digestive enzymes, moody bird, multivitamin, sertraline

Salad with cesar dressing

20oz cherry vanilla Coke

Put away laundry, Richard Ramirez docu

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Wed 4/20/22

5 garlic knots, Little Bites banana mini muffins, 2 slices American cheese & some saltines, 3 Milano cookies

Little Bites chocolate chip mini muffins

Watermelon Mountain Dew

5 taquitos with ranch and bbq, 6oz pink lemonade

Meds & supplements - digestive enzymes, moody bird, multivitamin, sertraline

Rewatched ending of Beastars and started season 2, sorted through clothing bins, put lots of laundry away, have a large garbage bag of clothes to donate

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Thurs 4/21/22

6oz pink lemonade, mini Dove chocolate & mini Twix

Burger with pickles, tomatoes, ketchup, and Chick-fil-A sauce

6oz Sprite, 1 small bottle Fiji (11.15oz)

Potato taco, chicken chalupa, ⅔ beef crunchwrap, ⅓ large Pepsi

Meds & supplements - digestive enzymes, moody bird, multivitamin, sertraline

Visit Yoel

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Fri 4/22/22

Peanut butter and dark chocolate Kind bar

6oz apple juice, leftover crunchwrap, potato taco

3 bbq pork rinds, 3 chips ahoy, 11.5oz Arizona

2 rainbow cookies

Asparagus with butter & garlic, pork chop, 6oz Coke

Meds & supplements - adaptogenic mushrooms, digestive enzymes, magnesium, moody bird, multivitamin, rhodiola, sertraline, shatavari, veggie omega

Mini watermelon Air Head, 6oz Coke, ~3.7oz Fiji

Watch more of Beastars S2, clean bookcase, clean AC and in front of it, vacuum, laundry

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Sat 4/23/22

6oz Coke

Sargento cheese & cracker snacks, 2 Milano cookies

Sip of lemonade Mountain Dew

Coke, 2 mac n cheese balls, some mashed potatoes & asparagus & fried chicken, half a slice tiramisu cheesecake��

Most of a package of almond Pocky

Meds & supplements - digestive enzymes, moody bird, multivitamin, sertraline

Little can of space Coke

Shopped at 99 Ranch, Cheesecake Factory date with Daniel, randomly saw Venessa and Marlene there, Daniel summarized the first Fantastic Beasts movie for me, watched the second, brain got very confused

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Reposted @withregram • @cookin_keto_with_kim Getting us back on track. Our house has been one sort of illness after the other since the end of 2021. Cooking has been on the back burner most nights with us either fending for ourselves or ordering out. I decided this week’s menu was going to be all based around cleaning out our upstairs freezer and our fridge of open items. Started out with a cheesy Buffalo chicken casserole - two kinds of chicken strips, bacon bits, cheese sauce with HWC and lots and lots of mixed cheeses. Side dish of stuffed mushroom casserole - leftover mushrooms sliced up, butter, @heatyourmeat seasoning, salt and pepper, @porkkinggood ranch pork rind crumbs and some Parmesan cheese. Hubby and son had burger Salisbury steaks with brown gravy and braised beef ravioli. Tomorrow night the youngest is making air fried pork belly BLTs. Cannot wait. #keto #lowcarb #ketobuffalochicken #buffalochicken #ketostuffedmushrooms #stuffedmushrooms #cleaningoutthefridge #cleaningoutthefreezer #heatyourmeat #porkinggood #backontrack #gettingbackontrack #myjourney #myketojourney #myvirtajourney #virtahealth #virta #followmyjourney (at Andy’s World Famous LLC) https://www.instagram.com/p/CYz9bzeMnHL/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Vivian Howard, star of PBS's A CHEF'S LIFE, celebrates the flavors of North Carolina's coastal plain in more than 200 recipes and stories.This new classic of American country cooking proves that the food of Deep Run, North Carolina--Vivian's home--is as rich as any culinary tradition in the world. Organized by ingredient with dishes suited to every skill level--from beginners to confident cooks--DEEP RUN ROOTS features time-honored simple preparations, extraordinary meals from her acclaimed restaurant Chef and the Farmer, and recipes that bring new traditions to life. Home cooks will find photographs for every single recipe.As much a storybook as it is a cookbook, DEEP RUN ROOTS imparts the true tale of Southern food: rooted in family and tradition, yet calling out to the rest of the world.Ten years ago, Vivian opened Chef and the Farmer and put the nearby town of Kinston on the culinary map. But in a town paralyzed by recession, she couldn't hop on every new culinary trend. Instead, she focused on rural development: If you grew it, she'd buy it. Inundated by local sweet potatoes, blueberries, shrimp, pork, and beans, Vivian learned to cook the way generations of Southerners before her had, relying on resourcefulness, creativity, and the old ways of preserving food.DEEP RUN ROOTS is the result of those years of effort to discover the riches of Eastern North Carolina. Like The Fannie Farmer Cookbook, The Art of Simple Food, and The Taste of Country Cooking before it, this is landmark work of American food writing.Recipes include:Family favorites like Blueberry BBQ Chicken, Creamed Collard-Stuffed Potatoes, Fried Yams with Five-Spice Maple Bacon Candy, Chicken and Rice, and Country-Style Pork Ribs in Red Curry-Braised Watermelon,Crowd-pleasers like Butterbean Hummus, Tempura-Fried Okra with Ranch Ice Cream, Pimiento Cheese Grits with Salsa and Pork Rinds, Cool Cucumber Crab Dip, and Oyster Pie,Show-stopping desserts like Warm Banana Pudding, Peaches and Cream Cake, Spreadable Cheesecake, and Pecan-Chewy Pie,And 200 more quick breakfasts, weeknight dinners, holiday centerpieces, seasonal preserves, and traditional preparations for all kinds of cooks.---Interior photographs by Rex Miller. Jacket photograph by Stacey Van Berkel Photography. Illustrations by Tatsuro Kiuchi.

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