7 reasons why food is not a good vacation souvenir
Say wine, snacks or haute cuisine and the gourmands at online food magazine FavorFlav know where to drink, how to eat it and what to cook. This time our cheffies serve you: 7 reasons why food is not a good vacation souvenir.
In your vacation restaurant, the wine tastes great, and that feeling of a liqueur at sunset is something you want to take home. And so almost everyone has some obscure bottles lying in the utility room. And those delicious cheeses? They have long since disappeared into the green bin because they turned fuzzy and blue in no time. These people know exactly: on vacation it was delightful, but at home it was a huge disappointment.
Fragrant
‘At the farmers’ market, we bought some authentic moldy cheeses. Nice for home. But when we opened the camper door at the end of the day where the cheeses had been waiting for us in the fridge all day, the smell hit us in the face. We had to sleep in that stench for three more days.’
Dish soap
‘The owner of our agriturismo made limoncello himself. Delicious! So when we left, we bought a few bottles for home and one for the people who took care of the guinea pig. But in our backyard, that drink tasted more like Dubro lemon. So sour! So disgusting! I ended up pouring thirty euros worth of liqueur down the sink.’
Red trail
‘I could bring back two bottles of red wine from South Africa, nothing more. Not in carry-on of course, because they have to go in the suitcase. So first we had to choose two bottles from all our vacation treasures, then we wrapped those bottles in bubble wrap and bath towels and hid them deep in the suitcase. But when my luggage came rolling off the conveyor belt, I saw it right away: I left a trail of red wine behind. Never again.’
Filling
‘Fudge from Scotland? I couldn't get enough of it. I brought kilos home, actually meant as gifts but I found it so delicious that I ate it all myself. I regretted that during the check-up at the dentist: three cavities. Ouch!’
Herbal tea
‘Have you ever tried to explain to Chinese customs that those plastic bags full of dried green leaves in your suitcase are not drugs but medicinal herbal tea? I say: good luck.’
Say cheese!
‘Cultural barbarian, I know, but that cheese from a spray can that you can buy in American supermarkets I really liked. And I thought my housemates would appreciate it too. Too bad the cans started leaking in my bag; all my clothes were covered in grease.’
Messy bomb
‘Just before leaving for the airport, we went to eat fish in a restaurant in the harbor, with a view over the Greek bay. Delicious! But on the plane, my stomach started rumbling and my intestines were not happy about it either. I spent most of the flight in the bathroom, sorry to the other passengers. Terrible!’
Expensive joke
‘A friend wanted to bring caviar back from her business trip, but she didn't take into account that you can import a maximum of 125 grams. That was unfortunate at customs.’
