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An Acai Bowl a Day Keeps the Doctor Away

By on February 4, 2013 in Food & Drink

Have you had an acai bowl before? It is probably now one of my favorite things. Discovered in Hawaii, I have since seen them advertised in San Diego and in Sydney.

February 4, 2013 · Continue Reading · Comments { 11 }

Best 13 Cents Ever?

By on November 6, 2012 in Asia, Food & Drink, Kyrgyzstan, Soviet Travel

Someone might not be very happy with me for putting this up, but I think it’s hilarious. After going through my photos today, this is the post I came up with. Enjoy!

November 6, 2012 · Continue Reading · Comments { 17 }
peanut butter and Pat

Train Food: A Little Less Than Fancy

By on September 13, 2012 in Asia, China, Europe, Food & Drink, Mongolia, Russia, Soviet Travel

Remember when I took the Trans-Mongolian train from China to Russia? Remember when I discussed why we worked with Real Russia to get those train tickets, and also the electricity situation while on-board?

September 13, 2012 · Continue Reading · Comments { 5 }
An adorable little horse out on the jailoo

We Drank the Horse Milk

By on August 7, 2012 in Asia, Food & Drink, Kyrgyzstan

In Kyrgyzstan, they imbibe gritty drinks like shoro, eat old dried out yogurt balls called kurut, and they also down the horse milk. Fermented horse milk. You read that right.

August 7, 2012 · Continue Reading · Comments { 15 }

3 Russian Ladies and a Borscht Soup Recipe

By on July 25, 2012 in Europe, Food & Drink, Hostels & Hotels, Russia, Soviet Travel

Topped with a dollop of smetana and a smathering of dill, this traditional borscht soup recipe was brought to you by the 3 Russian ladies at the 8th Floor Hostel in Tomsk — all 3 of which slaved away for hours in the kitchen to give us foreigners a taste of the real deal.

July 25, 2012 · Continue Reading · Comments { 15 }
shoro

A Kyrgyz Drink Shocking Travelers’ Taste Buds (with video)

By on July 9, 2012 in Asia, Food & Drink, Kyrgyzstan

When I watched Pat try one of those “street drinks” that are ever so popular in Kyrgyzstan, the very same one I had tried back in 2008, I couldn’t help but laugh at his misfortune.

July 9, 2012 · Continue Reading · Comments { 7 }
mcturco inside

What I Have No Shame in Doing on My Travels

By on December 23, 2011 in Europe, Food & Drink, Turkey

Is there something you do on your travels that gives you no shame but might be shamed in some parts of the travel community? You can read about my specific travel love that I don’t hesitate to share inside!

December 23, 2011 · Continue Reading · Comments { 23 }
laksa

The Joys of Malaysian Food: Malaysia Kitchen Final Roundup

By on December 15, 2011 in Asia, Australia, Food & Drink, Malaysia, Oceania

Earlier this year, I was a Malaysia Kitchen Blogger Ambassador. This is my round-up of posts from the experience, plus a little bit extra here and there. If you have no idea what Malaysian food is like, do click on!

December 15, 2011 · Continue Reading · Comments { 10 }
laksa jackie m

Malaysia Kitchen: What makes a GOOD laksa!?

By on September 15, 2011 in Australia, Food & Drink, Oceania

Under normal circumstances, I do not publish guest posts on Brooke vs. the World, but I guess all rules are meant to be broken. My boyfriend (the laksa expert) and I have been partaking in many Malaysian meals around Sydney together as part of Malaysia Kitchen, and so it seemed suiting to let him educate my readers on his favorite dish: laksa!

September 15, 2011 · Continue Reading · Comments { 6 }
wild rice pudding

Day 254: Searching for Malaysian Food in an Indian Restaurant

By on September 12, 2011 in Australia, Food & Drink, Oceania

Like with many cultures, Malaysian food is a melting pot of influences. There is straight up Malaysian food, Chinese Malaysian food (that which my boyfriend says is the best, but he’s biased coming from Chinese Malay heritage) and Indian Malaysian food. Last night, Pat and I were literally searching the menu for the Malaysian dishes as it seemed our restaurant choice was primarily Indian focused.

September 12, 2011 · Continue Reading · Comments { 2 }