Thursday, March 8, 2012

Europe - eating out, seriously...

I think and had expressed this view - that we should teach our young (and ourselves) how to cook.  This is in reaction to what I observed in Europe where eating out (confirmed by my colleagues at NUS who are from either USA or Europe) is a luxury. 

A meal would set one back by almost S$25-S$30 each.  Groceries or packed food for easy cooking are definitely cheaper because the portions are big and can be consumed over a few meals - better yet shared. 

A box of fried rice prepacked costs Euro$9 on the average and can last three meals (personal taste not withstanding ;p)

Staying in a bed and breakfast of course is the way too given how the hotels are pricey too.

Having said (or griped) about all that, I think the trip was nice - the pace of life, the vastness of the cities and the many things to learn and enjoy. 

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