Introduction

So anyone who has ever visited Europe has probably expected to find exotic foods, authentic restaurants, and confusing menus. When I traveled to France a little over a year ago, I was strangely surprised to find that many restaurants had similar foods that are served in America. (There was a McDonald's for goodness sake!) Despite my disappointment at first, I soon found that finding authentic restaurants was not as hard as I thought, and the best part was that many of them were not that expensive.

I'm traveling back to Europe this winter, and I know that when I go I don't want to make the same mistake of ordering a hamburger in Belgium or margarita pizza in Paris. (If you think it sounds ridiculous that I would do something like that, you've never had a pizza in Paris). The point is, if you're planning to go to Europe, whether you're someone who likes to try new things or you like to stick to your usual meals, you can find something you'll like no matter where you are.

And if you're not planning to visit Europe anytime soon, there are a lot of interesting recipes and facts about European food that you might just want to stick around to learn about. Just because you can't be there to eat in a small restaurant on a tiny side street in Venice, that doesn't mean you can't make the types of foods they serve. And I promise you won't be disappointed with the results! Even if you don't like a particular dish, you'll have a better understanding of someone else's culture, which can never be a bad thing.

It's been said that "Knowledge is Power"...to that I add, "When it's knowledge of food, it's also yummy!" So join me on my "journey" through Europe as I explore the foods that define the continent.

**Since I've only visited Spain and France, I can only speak of a few specific places that I know for sure you will want to visit if you get the chance, but feel free to add your insights and suggestions as I get to each country!! **

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