Okay - I know that everyone in the United States is probably groaning at the thought of another bite of Thanksgiving Turkey, but I just wanted to share my Thanksgiving experience this year. =)
I'm currently living in Dhaka, Bangladesh and was in Kathmandu, Nepal for the Thanksgiving week due to issues with my Bangladesh visa (long story, not interesting whatsoever in the context of food). My new Nepali friends - via co-workers from Bangladesh - asked around for a good Thanksgiving dinner on Wednesday night. Since I was staying in the touristy Thamel neighborhood - apparently several restaurants cater to this American holiday.
We ended up at the Northfield Cafe - which serves an annual Thanksgiving Buffet in honor of Turkey Thursday. There was a huge line of Americans and other tourists lined up at the buffet that night. Even one of the authors of the Lonely Planet guide to Nepal made an appearance! But ALAS - the buffet selection was too sad for me to even attempt it. (Reheated frozen veggies, Vegetarian Spinach Lasagna, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, a huge tray of shreds of "Roosted Turkey"...and oh! complementary Nepali Hot Rum Punch - a popular local drink.)
I am happy to report that I had a good Thanksgiving dinner after all - Northfield Cafe serves a pretty decent plate of chicken nachos. I had good company and followed the nachos with a plate of chicken soft tacos (more like wraps than soft tacos - but they could certainly have been worse, so I'm not complaining!!). If only I had me some good rice and beans - I would have left a very happy woman!
So I'm thankful for my health, the opportunity to be in Kathmandu...wonderful friends and a full belly of Mexican food!!
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