February Brunch

When Spring has Sprung, as it does in mid February, it is best to head out to the countryside to enjoy the almond blossom, anemones and the acid green of newly sprouting nature. The photography group drove out to Etrim Village on Wednesday to take photos - at least the intention was to take photos but mostly we just ate.  Two hours spent over a village breakfast lulled me into a satisfied stupor that would have best been served by a nap under an olive tree. Consequently I have very few snaps to show for my trip. 

I do however remember what we ate:

Village flat bread

Fried eggs

Strawberry, raspberry, orange, pear, quince and walnut jam

Honey

Clotted cream

Herb pastries

Sigara börek/deep fried cheese pastries

3 types of olives

2 types of cheese

Tomato, cucumber and rocket (arugula)

Sweet buns

Deep fried dough with syrup

Chips

Fresh tomato sauce

Oranges

Now I know why a true artist should be a least a little bit hungry. A full stomach does nothing for creativity.