Saturday, 25 August 2012

Water Tasting #1


I always thought water tasting a little pretentious but if I am tasting drinks, why not water....right? ;-) I know at least one Fine Restaurant that has a menu entirely dedicated to bottled water(!), and with so many  'designer bottles' I am slightly curious to see if there is a difference between them all...
I will start with Fiji as I have read that this is the most refreshing, and it was! It comes in a clear square bottle with an attractive image depicting it's tropical origins. Certainly eye catching, but what about the taste? Very smooth with no 'oilyness' like Evian, and no metallic edge. Could I detect volcanic springs? Not really, but it did taste different to tap water! Conclusion: Very nice, but expensive. Someone else can buy it next time...

Monday, 6 August 2012

Norge!


Holidays! Norway has been an important place for me since forever and I always come back so refreshed and energised, ready for a new start. But I still had time to enjoy a drink or two! I love the fact that coffee is so easily available everywhere, boats, busses, markets and kiosks in the middle of nowhere. I love the sound of cola being poured over a glass of ice. And I love that Solo, Norway's version of Fanta, is still available. Pretty much the same, only 'dryer'. Sadly I did not drink some of the new products produced locally, including a beer produced in Flåm. The problem is that alcohol is so expensive in Norway. I came across a bottle of Slovenian wine that so much wanted to try (more on that in a later post). I just could not afford the 800 Kroner it cost. However, the Manager of this particular restaurant was kind enough to show me the cellar, and the incredible wine list. I wish I could have stayed longer in Bergen. Ålesund did not disappoint either, with plenty of gorgeous cafes, complete with huge cakes and sandwiches. It was almost a shame to leave that place, but it is not long until the next trip. This time I will be drinking with the World's Oldest Vine...
But for now, back to work. :-)