Euro 2012 Final: Party Food

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In just several hours eyes of millions football fans (soccer for US readers) will be glued to their TV sets for the final game of the tournament. Two of the most gifted teams, Spain and Italy, will make a thrilling conclusion in UEFA Euro 2012, and we, fans, anticipate a final game to remember. 
Each celebration requires a party with some beer and food. 

Roasted eggplants

Spicy meatballs and grilled zucchini

Strawberry lemonade

Pastry with meat (belyashi)

Poached cod

And a desert: delicious bite size footballs (recipe from Averie Cooks)

Teams, we are ready to enjoy 90 minutes of remarkable game. Good luck!

Are you watching the final game of Euro 2012?

See you,
Marina

A Little Fish Snack

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Recently, I found an Asian store not that far from our home. Oriental ingredients are still terra incognita to me, I feel more like on a cultural expedition rather than a shopping experience. Usually I would buy some vegetables,  but last time a little fish caught my attention. Why everything small is so cute and attractive, and impossible to resist?! I asked a sales person what kind of fish it was, but was met with a puzzled look and a phrase: "a small fish". 

Well, I came home with a pound of that little fish, dipped it in corn flour, mixed with salt, cayenne pepper, and fried it. Part of the little fish I used for my salad, the other part I put on a small picks with some red peppers. 

Little fishy snack

It was our snack during the Euro 2012 game Italy-England. 

And what a dynamic, fascinating, and the toughest game it was! Players of both teams gifted their fans with two hours of good football.

Are you a football (soccer) fan? 

Do you have a favorite game snack?

See you,

Marina