11/18/2010 & 11/20/2010 snacks in Tangers, Morocco and Belem, Portugal

during our walking tour of the kasbah in tangers we stopped into a B&B. or at least it will be when they finish the remodel. we were offered cokes, bottled water and a local treat called pastilla. it's a tasty pastry filled with a spiced chicken. it wasn't spicy hot, but spicy savory. lots of people tried it (but more i think passed) and no one got sick.

in belem on our bike tour of the town we stopped for a local treat. and boy was this good! you can get the pastry all over portugal, but it''s not the same as if you get it from the source of the creator in belem. it's called pastiche.  they're like little baby flan in pastry with cinnamon and powdered sugar sprinkled on top. served warm they are fantastic!