1800FlyEurope » Travel News http://blog.1800flyeurope.com Travel Blog Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:20:28 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 World Cuisine Wednesday http://blog.1800flyeurope.com/2010/12/world-cuisine-wednesday-29?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=world-cuisine-wednesday-29 http://blog.1800flyeurope.com/2010/12/world-cuisine-wednesday-29#comments Wed, 29 Dec 2010 19:50:45 +0000 Joy http://blog.1800flyeurope.com/?p=1213 The last World Cuisine Wednesday of 2010 comes from right here in the U.S.A!  Although I live in Maine, I’m actually a southern gal;  today I am going to share a traditional New Years Eve recipe that comes straight from home.  Hoppin’ John is the name of this dish, and it’s meant to bring those who eat it wealth and good luck in the year to come. The greens (you can use collard greens, mustard greens, kale, chard, etc.) represent wealth, and the peas symbolize peace.  Some people place pennies or other pieces of change under the serving vessels.  Others throw a dime in the pot so that the person who finds it in their bowl gets an extra helping of good luck during the next year.

Before digging in, it’s customary to say, “Eat poor this day, eat rich the rest of the year.  Rice for riches and peas for peace.”

(The main ingredient is black-eyed peas, so if you’re not a fan of these ugly little beans, you might not want to try this particular recipe.  Also, please make sure to soak the dried beans the night before and sort through them to eliminate any debris or tiny pebbles that may have ended up in the bag.)

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Hoppin’ John

  • 1 large ham hock
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1 lb black eyed peas, soaked overnight, drained
  • 1 c chopped onion
  • 1 bunch chopped collard greens
  • ¾ c chopped celery
  • ½ c chopped green pepper
  • 1 qt chicken stock
  • 3 c steamed white rice
  • Salt, pepper and cayenne to taste

In a large soup pot, heat oil and fry ham hock for a few minutes.  Make sure to cook on all sides.

Add green pepper, celery and onion; cook for 4 minutes.

Add chicken stock, greens and peas, bring to a gentle boil.  Reduce heat and simmer for about 35-40 minutes, stirring occasionally.  Add water if needed.

Season with salt, pepper and cayenne to your liking and serve over steamed rice.

Whether you are bringing in the New Year here in the States or in London, Rome, Paris – wherever! – 1-800-Fly-Europe wishes you a happy, healthy and safe 2011!

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]]> http://blog.1800flyeurope.com/2010/08/virgin-atlantic-hotel-and-airfare-packages/feed 0 How to Save on Travel Packages http://blog.1800flyeurope.com/2009/09/how-to-save-on-travel-packages?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-save-on-travel-packages http://blog.1800flyeurope.com/2009/09/how-to-save-on-travel-packages#comments Tue, 01 Sep 2009 19:53:35 +0000 Bob http://blog.1800flyeurope.com/?p=76 Hello Travelers! This week I would to talk to you about how bundling your travel plans can save you time and money. There was a time not long ago when you could go to a travel agent and book your ENTIRE vacation, all under one roof! Purchasing all your items in one place made it easy for you plan, pay and god forbid, make changes if something came up. These days you can still find “packages” at the big box online stores but most of them end up being a generic discount for a generic vacation package. 1-800 Fly-Europe will custom tailor a vacation package for you including flights, car rentals, hotels and even cruises! Here is an example of a simple Italian package but the possibilities are endless.
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What we are seeing right now is a sort of “perfect storm” for savvy travelers to take advantage of the amazing deals available. Airlines, hotels, cruises and just about everyone else in the travel industry is offering huge discounts, 2 for one offers, upgrades, and a word you rarely heard a few years ago, FREE!
For those of you who have putting off that trip to Ireland, saving for a romantic getaway in Paris, or just want to visit friends and family, take advantage of it. We are seeing travel pricing as low as it was 15 years ago, and sadly it won’t last forever.
Where to start on your European travel quest? Right here with 1-800 Fly-Europe of course! We offer flights, hotels and car rentals all over the world. Just give us a call or check out the deals section on our website, Travel Deals You may be pleasantly surprised to find out that the European vacation you have always wanted id finally within your financial grasp.

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