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Cat in Amsterdam bread shop window

Last updated on December 18th, 2022 at 07:39 pmThis cat in Amsterdam bread shop window wonders whether you want your loaf with or without sesame seeds? Can she get you a croissant today as well? While not the most efficient of workers, this feline assistant is prevalent in Dutch eateries, much to the dismay of…

The national coffee of Greece, the Frappe

Last updated on July 9th, 2019 at 04:27 amGreeks get a bad rap for being lazy- wasting away their days drinking coffee and smoking cigarettes. That’s actually largely untrue, as Greeks are tied with Austrians for working the longest hours in Europe. Propaganda against Greeks is a different story though. This post is about the…

Is Oktoberfest in Dublin worth it?

Last updated on December 4th, 2020 at 10:36 pmIt’s October and the weather is turning cold, but it’s not all bad news as giant German beers and authentic food have arrived in many places all over the world! Here in Dublin, a great German run Oktoberfest is under way, presented by Erdinger. And since the…