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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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Pickle Deli Square Living, Eating, and Exploring the World Since 2009
DIY Pompeii and Amalfi Coast Day 2: Cruising down the windy and windy Amalfi Coast by public bus
Dec 21

Dec 21 DIY Pompeii and Amalfi Coast Day 2: Cruising down the windy and windy Amalfi Coast by public bus

Kai
Travel

The super curvy Amalfi Coast Drive and the gusts of wind following in between bouts of rain made for a dramatic day out on this famous road. Thank goodness I left the driving to the professionals, and at a cost of just a few euros!

Sorrento Eats: Three dinners in one night!
Dec 20

Dec 20 Sorrento Eats: Three dinners in one night!

Kai
Food

After a full day of touring, I had a well-deserved dinner... or three! A sit-down restaurant followed by two food trucks...

DIY Pompeii and Amalfi Coast Day 1: the archaeological wonders of Herculaneum and Pompeii
Dec 19

Dec 19 DIY Pompeii and Amalfi Coast Day 1: the archaeological wonders of Herculaneum and Pompeii

Kai
Travel

The first day of my solo tour took me to Herculaneum and Pompeii, both cities preserved by the eruption of Vesuvius, and finally to the charming town of Sorrento.

DIY Pompeii and Amalfi Coast: a 2 day / 1 night itinerary by public transportation and no backtracking!
Dec 18

Dec 18 DIY Pompeii and Amalfi Coast: a 2 day / 1 night itinerary by public transportation and no backtracking!

Kai
Travel

How to plan a whirlwind trip through the archaeological sites of Herculaneum and Pompeii, a stop in the quaint Sorrento, and then a breathtaking drive along the Amalfi Coast - all in just two days and by public transportation!

Naples Eats: Top 5 Pizzerias in 2 Days
Dec 17

Dec 17 Naples Eats: Top 5 Pizzerias in 2 Days

Kai
Food

A tour of the most historic, lauded, and talked-about pizzerias in Naples, the birthplace of pizza and the Pizza Margherita.

Turkey Croquetas: Thanksgiving Leftover Recipe with a Spanish Twist
Nov 30

Nov 30 Turkey Croquetas: Thanksgiving Leftover Recipe with a Spanish Twist

Kai
Home Cooking

Trying out a new recipe for Thanksgiving leftovers, inspired by the classic Spanish tapa, croquetas de puchero (croquettes made with leftover stewed meat).

Make-ahead Thanksgiving in Spain
Nov 26

Nov 26 Make-ahead Thanksgiving in Spain

Kai
Home Cooking, Expat Living

Planning diligently with a spreadsheet to make a whole Thanksgiving from scratch, with local adaptations.

Gibraltar Eats: Pigging out on Indian and and British pub food
Oct 20

Oct 20 Gibraltar Eats: Pigging out on Indian and and British pub food

Kai
Food

What could be more British than an Indian restaurant?

Strolling from Spain to Britain
Oct 18

Oct 18 Strolling from Spain to Britain

Kai
Travel

An overnight jaunt to Gibraltar, a few steps yet a world apart from Southern Spain

A Culinary Weekend in Cadiz
Oct 16

Oct 16 A Culinary Weekend in Cadiz

Kai
Spain

Tapas and more tapas in the oldest city in Spain, with a side trip to the sherry capital, Jerez

The Ever-changing Senator Lounge Menu
Sep 9

Sep 9 The Ever-changing Senator Lounge Menu

Kai
Trip Report

Eating up the bounty of Lufthansa's lounges never bores.

Trip Report: Lufthansa Premium Economy BOG-FRA-VLC Airbus A340-300
Sep 8

Sep 8 Trip Report: Lufthansa Premium Economy BOG-FRA-VLC Airbus A340-300

Kai
Trip Report

Flying back from Bogotá to Valencia via Frankfurt, and trying out Lufthansa's Premium Economy class.

Bogotá Eats: El Mejor Ajiaco del Mundo
Sep 7

Sep 7 Bogotá Eats: El Mejor Ajiaco del Mundo

Kai
Food

Hitting all of Bogotá's top dishes in one restaurant.

Bogotá Eats: Dining at the JW Marriott
Sep 6

Sep 6 Bogotá Eats: Dining at the JW Marriott

Kai
Lodging

Raiding the executive lounge and breakfast buffets

Trip Report: CUZ-BOG
Sep 5

Sep 5 Trip Report: CUZ-BOG

Kai
Trip Report

Flying Avianca from Cusco to Bogotá, with a free upgrade!

Peruvian Chicken, Two Ways
Sep 4

Sep 4 Peruvian Chicken, Two Ways

Kai
Food

Hitting up the roast chicken, pollo a la brasa, and chicken noodle soup, just before leaving Cusco.

Cuy! Cuy! Cuy!
Sep 3

Sep 3 Cuy! Cuy! Cuy!

Kai
Food

Trying guinea pig for the first time in Tipón, the Peruvian town dedicated to this delicacy.

Trying out Cusco's Nikkei restaurant, LIMO
Sep 2

Sep 2 Trying out Cusco's Nikkei restaurant, LIMO

Kai
Food

Getting a taste of Peruvian-Japanese fusion in Andes.

The Coziest Family-run Lodges of the Sacred Valley
Sep 1

Sep 1 The Coziest Family-run Lodges of the Sacred Valley

Kai
Travel

Great experiences come in small packages.

Dining in Mom "or" Pop Eateries in Peru's Sacred Valley
Aug 31

Aug 31 Dining in Mom "or" Pop Eateries in Peru's Sacred Valley

Kai
Food

Peruvian staple dishes served at restaurants staffed by just one person.

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Rolling out dough for butternut squash manitou 馒头. Now swipe for final product!
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Paella valenciana... y californiana 🤣 In the absence of a paella pan, cast iron makes a pretty great socarrat (crispy rice layer)!
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Garrafón peeled and ready for paella valenciana 🥘 #gradient #ombre .
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Feria de Abril 💃 Can any more kids fit on this wagon? 😄
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Feria de Abril 💃 (This year in May.)
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👀Birds eye view of Fallas, dancing in the street #tbt .
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😱So laborious! Shell-on shrimp 🦐, butterflied, topped with a hemisphere of minced shrimp, decorated with slivered almonds, and then fried. 🙏 Thanks to those in the kitchen who made these tasty morsels for me...🤤
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