Home-made

4 July 2010 - It is July or in other words the holiday season in Europe has started. Millions of people will leave their homes to enjoy the sun, beach and fun elsewhere. I never understand why so many people bring their own food during the holidays? French cuisine is world famous, Italian-made pizzas and pasta are simply the best and a good Spanish paella is to die for, so why bring potatoes and soup all the way from your local supermarket? Chinese tourists are not much better, because many top Chinese restaurants in Europe are frequented by mainland or Hong Kong tourists who feel they seriously suffer without their daily bowl of rice or noodles. And the Korean restaurants in Hong Kong are packed with Koreans! These are not expatriates craving for a taste of home, but a bunch of unadventurous tourists. I am all in favor of the global village, but can we please enjoy the culinary diversity?