2007-10-27

Food - what's more important?

Lonely Planet's travel survival kit for South Africa, Lesotho and Swaziland (2nd edition, 1996) says:
"Despite the fact that South Africa produces some of the best meat, fresh produce and seafood in the world, the food is often disappointing. [...] The British can take most of the blame. Large steaks (admittedly, usually excellent), overboiled vegetables and fried chips seem to be the stable diet for whites. Vegetarians will find the country a nightmare. [...] Basically, if a dish can have spices removed and sugar or animal fat added in large amounts, it will." That doesn't sound too good to me.. I hope, things have changed a little in eleven years since.
But what gives me confidence is the fact, that "Polarstern" will refill it's stocks in Cape Town. That means, we'll have Crocodile, Oryx, Ostrich, Zebra and probably more exotic meat during the first weeks on board. And I'm quite sure, with this delicious things in his store the chef knows how to satisfy his guests!!

Getting hungry..

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