Hi there! Pickle Deli Square is a collection of my experiences living, eating, and traveling the world. Currently an expat based in Valencia, on the Mediterranean coast of Spain.
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The first "Vatican" people I saw were the Swiss Guards. I actually didn't know about them before my visit - they are the official security for the pope, and are actually Swiss...
You really get a sense of seasonality here in the Netherlands. For a month or two, the markets are awash in asparagus, then strawberries, and now cherries...
As I mentioned before, there's a huge TV screen set up in the center of Eindhoven, courtesy of Hyundai, where people can watch the World Cup matches...
This one turned out really well, and keeps well even after several days. The noodles don't get soggy, clumpy, or water-logged!
Since it is warm and muggy out, and my kitchen IS my bedroom and workspace, I am trying to avoid turning on the stove or oven...
It's more than 90 degrees F (30 degrees C) outside, and school has let out early because of the heat. Some also speculate it's to allow students and faculty to watch the Brazil-Netherlands quarterfinals...
After the first attempt at cooking Dutch white asparagus, I decided to look for a different method that didn't involve parchment paper packets...
