Intriguing Food #TTOT

by Claire Algarmein with localson Posted on

Every Tuesday, I usually enjoy the Travel Talk on Twitter (#TTOT) that is hosted by travel bloggers and travel enthusiasts. Members of the community post topics and questions at the Facebook page of #TTOT and when they are picked, they become the conversation starters on Twitter.

Last week, while I was on the road, my question for the topic “intriguing accommodation” made it to #TTOT. I posted “What is an intriguing food served in your accommodation that you’ve tried/seen?”

I’ve stayed in different kinds of accommodations – luxury hotels, resorts, business hotels, boutique hotels, hostels, youth hostels, inns, homestays, and friendly hosts. The good thing about business and luxury hotels is that they have different kinds of cuisines that cater to their many guests and clients coming from all over the world. Smaller hostels and inns sometimes offer simpler food or none at all. Yet, there is always something unexpected that is bound to happen.

Even in internationally-branded hotels, an intriguing drink or food can find its way to your table and to your mouth. I never expected mine to be encountered in my own country. We stayed at a “tree house” in Camiguin Island and was offered the menu. I was expecting lots of local food but found pasta in the menu. That’s not a bit surprising, really, in the Philippines as we have our own version of spaghetti – a sweet-sauced one. So, I ordered it anyway. I have read “chili” in the menu’s description but disregarded it. When the food was offered, my tongue wasn’t prepared for it as I bit a slice of the tiny red local pepper that got me gagged.

Other tweeters have this to say:

Local drinks seem to vary from one place to another and I must agree that there are some that really tastes (and often smells) strange.

Food, such as haggis and congee, sound familiar but some of them we’ve never really tried. More often than not, it’s the familiar than can surprise us.

“Intriguing” doesn’t necessary mean bad-tasting. No. It can be something out of the ordinary. It’s the first time I’ve heard of cabbage pancakes and I would like to try one.

Animal parts – feet, skin, legs – or how they are differently cooked can be a bit intriguing.

Insects, as we normally do not eat them, appears weird to the eyes and to the palate. Yet, they are served anyway. There are also lots of them in Asia, including the Philippines.

Some of the answers sounded different, I cannot even pronounce them well, and I have to rely on good ol’ friend Google to give me an idea on what those are.

They are interesting answers and they give me a preview on what to look out for when I travel. Thanks to the hosts of #TTOT and all those who participated, I’ve gained another grain of knowledge about food  in other places.

Check https://www.facebook.com/TravelTalkOnTwitter on how to participate on #TTOT every Tuesday.

One Comment

  1. Best holiday destinations
    August 27, 2014 @ 1:58 pm  ·  Reply

    such a fantastic place for visit. thanks for posting nice views.

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