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Churros is a very typical spanish breakfast.
They are a kind of sticks of fried dough that they make in huge pans of very hot oil.
We use to have them with coffee or chocolate. You can buy them in typical stands called "churrerias" or simply in a bar (most of them have it).
There are 2 kinds:
- Churros, thinner (brown paper in the pic).
- Porras, thicker (white paper in the pic). Leave a Comment
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This 25 years old basque restaurant offers also a wide selection of "Tapas and pinchos" to eat standing, as well as a nice terrace on a quiet street overlooking the Royal Palace.
For tapas, ask for morcilla, ham with tomato or "croquetas". Leave a Comment Theme: LocalPrice: US$11-20 » Currency ConverterComparison: less expensive than averageAddress: Felipe V, 6Directions: At one little street at the side of the Opera (Royal Theatre), between Opera and Plaza de Oriente. Metro Opera.
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This chain of shops-restaurants has several places in all Madrid and in other cities of Spain. Their salads are great (I mean BIG too!) and my favourite dessert is the chocolate brownie with vanilla ice-cream. (Mmmm!).
Open till 3 o'clock in the morning, 7 days a week. Books, presents, souvenirs, papers...
Some addresses in Madrid:
Serrano, 41. Tel.: 91-5771290 / Gran Vía, 43. Tel.: 91-5596457 / Velazquez, 136 / Paseo de la Habana, 17 / O'Donnell, 17 / Orense, 79..... Leave a Comment
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Tapas are little dishes of food that you have with a drink (beer, wine...). Is a good way to know our gastronomy. Here are some of the best places:
1.- El Bocaito: c/ Libertad, 6. Ph 915 23 12 19. Tapas in the cool Chueca neighborhood.
2. Taberna Bilbao: c/ Costanilla de San Andr?s, 8.
La Taberna de los cien vinos. c/Nuncio, 17. Ph 913 65 47 04.
Juana la Loca. Plaza Puerta de Moros, 4. Ph 913 64 02 25.
Casa Lucas. c/Cava Baja, 30. Ph 913 65 08 04.
El Bonanno. Plaza del Humilladero, 4. Ph 913 66 68 86.
Delic. c/Costanilla de San Andres, 14. Ph 913 64 54 50.
3. La Venencia. c/Echegaray, 7. Ph 914 29 73 13.
4. Stars Cafe. c/Marques de Valdeiglesias, 5. Ph 915 22 27 12.
5. El automatico. c/Argumosa, 17. By the Reina Sofia Museum / Atocha.
6. Casa Labra. c/Tetuan, in fron of El Corte Ingles. Try the haddock.
7. El Anciano Rey de los Vinos. c/ Almudena, near the Royal Palace. Leave a Comment
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This popular bar and restaurant is famous for its wide variety of jamon serrano (smoked ham, very typical in Spain).
Here you can have it in different ways, from a simple sandwich to a huge plate of ham and other "iberico" specialities (cheese, chorizo, lomo...).
You can enjoy it for breakfast, have a "tapas" before lunch or even enjoy a proper meal having jamon as entries...
There are many in Madrid (Gran Via, 72; Alcalá, 155; Atocha, 54...) Leave a Comment
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Hans and I frequented RESTAURANTE CHINO JUMBO many times. It had a friendly atmosphere. The food was always fresh and delicious and staff so delightful.
We usually had the menu de dia which for 5.50 Euros you received a combination plate of your choice plus dessert (cream caramel or ice cream) and coffee or tea. Excellent value and always more then plenty to eat. Leave a Comment Theme: Chinese/Dim SumPrice: less than US$10 » Currency ConverterComparison: about averageAddress: Avda. de Benyamina 14, TorremolinosPhone: 952 05 06 23Directions: Playamar Beach Area
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While in Spain, we loved the interesting assortment of ingredients. Some of the ingredients such as olives, dates, grapes, and fish are originally from Spain. Other ingredients were brought here by conquering nations such as the Moors. The Moors brought rice, lemons, oranges, and sugar from their African homeland. The Moors also introduced the technique of marinating fish in a strong vinegary sauce and the combination of sweet and spicy foods. The Spanish explorers brought back with them such ingredients as peppers, eggplant, tomatoes, potatoes, and chocolate.
Since it's a hot country, the siesta is necessary, especially in the countryside. The people thus stay up longer at night; this long day has created the custom of eating five times instead of three times a day.
The first of the five times to eat is, of course, the Desayuno [breakfast], which is a simple meal of a fresh crusty loaf of bread, rolls called bollos or cookies called galletas, a glass of milk, hot chocolate, or coffee. Of course churros is a popular breakfast treat, too. {strips of dough shaped like horseshoes or spirals that are lightly fried and sprinkled with sugar.]
A snack around eleven o'clock is called almuerzo, and it consists of anything from a small dish of olives to a large plate of ham and eggs.
Between one and three in the afternoon, the hearty lunch is eaten. It is called La comida [lunch] and consists of three courses: green salad, chicken or meat dish, fresh fruit for dessert. We noted that a popular lunch meal is called tortilla espanola [Spanish omelet] that is made with eggs, potatoes, and onions.
After work or school, Spaniards eat a light snack called la merienda. The kids usually eat a special sandwich called bocadillo that means "mouthful". It's made of crusty bread filled with cheese and a cold meat (that contains sliced olives) called mortadela. The adults usually eat tapas at tapas bars or cafes.
In the evening, Spaniards do not eat much dinner [La cena] as compared to the lunch. However, in large cities where siesta is not done much anymore, dinner is the family's main meal. Leave a Comment Theme: Local
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I was surprised to learn that Spain has over 1.5 million acres of vineyards!. These vineyards are used in different ways. The dried grapes are made into raisins and currants. They are used mostly to make wine. Again, I was also surprised to learn that Spain is the third-largest producer of wine after France and Italy.
The great thing about Spain is the variety of wines produced here due to the range of climates and landscapes in this wonderful country. Besides, the same kind of grapes grown in two different areas create very different tasting wines.
In the north of Spain, there's a region called Rioja that produces a famous red wine named after the region, Rioja. This wines is stored for up to three years in special oak barrels and thus it has a strong flavor.
It's one of the most popular wines in Spain.
The white Ribeiro, traditionally served in little porcelain cups, is quite acidic. But, the albarino [ahl-bey-REE=noh] wine is a white wine made from grapes introduced by monks traveling on their pilgrimages from the Rhine and Moselle valleys. This is the Spanish wine that I enjoyed.
Perhaps Spain is most famous for the sherry that it makes. The Moors were the ones who started exporting this sherry to England over 800 years agao. Allan told me that sherry is a blend of wine and brandy. In Spain it is made in the region surrounding the city of Jarez in the south of Spain.
The most interesting "tidbit" I discovered about the sherry is that it's name [sherry] comes from the way English-speaking people mistakenly used to pronounce the Spanish name [Jerez]. It's really pronounced "herreth."
Wine is consumed in Spain at almost every meal, either straight or diluted with mineral water or soft drinks.
The wines of Green Spain are slightly acidic and the perfect accompaniment to the seafood dishes of the area.
Allan liked the Rioja wine, and he tried the sherry and thought is was fair. Leave a Comment Theme: Wine Bar/Wine TastingDirections: Rioja region in northern Spain and city of Jerez in the south of Spain
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What I really enjoyed about Spanish Food was how varied it is.
But in all of Spain, the food is highly seasoned and is served warm, not hot.
Vegetables and salads are usually served as a first course. A staple of the Spanish diet is pulses--dried beans, lentils, or chick peas usually cooked together with pieces of sausage or other meat. For dessert, oranges, melons, date, grapes, or peaches are often served along with a piece of cheese.
In the north, seafood is famous, including cod and hake from the Atlantic Ocean.
Basque cooking is world famous. Its baby eels are thought to be a delicacy. In Asturias, the fabada [fah-BAH-dah] is cherished. It is a stew made from beans, sausage and other meats.
In Aragon, there are many dishes with spicy sauces that use red peppers that are known as chilindrones [chil-in-DRON-nes]. They also use fine ham that is made in Teruel.
Catalonia is where you can eat delicious casseroles as well as sausages, cheeses, and special sauces. The most famous sauce is made with garlic and olive oil called ali-oli [AH-lee OH-lee].
Valencia and its surrounding region specialize in rice dishes. The one that I love is paella [pie-AY yah] which is named after the shallow iron pan in which the saffron rice, seafood, vegetables, meat and other items are cooked. The most delicious one I had was a vegetarian paella.
While in Andalusia, we saw lots of fried food. We tried the fried fish. Much of Andalusia's food has an Arab influence.
Gazpacho [gas-PAH-cho] is a cold soup of vegetables [chopped tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, olive oil, vinegar, and spices] liquefied in a blender. I thought I would hate it, but it was pretty good.
Central Spain is known for all kinds of roasts. Lamb, veal, pork, and wild meats are slowly roasted in wood ovens.. Allan was most fond of this area's food.
Lots of fish, fruit, and vegetables are eaten in Spain as well as Tapas [TAH-pahs], which are really snacks such as artichokes, cheese, olives, and spicy sausage. Since I adore olives, I was in heaven.
Can't forget the breakfast churros [CHEW-ros] which are strips of dough deep fried and sugared which are excellent with coffee or hot chocolate.
The most popular wine in Spain is sangria [sang-GREE-ya] which is a mixture of red wine, soda water, fruit, and ice...it's truly delicious. Leave a Comment Theme: Other
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While walking around Mijas you will notice signs on the sidewalk enticing you to little tucked away restaurants. We went in a doorway and discovered an enchanting little family owned restaurant BAR LA GAMBA. There were only a few tables and it felt very cozy.
We ordered the Menu de dia which for 5.50 euros, we had pork chops, roasted potatoes and a salad. Very good and more than enough food. The owner / waiter was friendly and spoke good English. Leave a Comment Theme: LocalPrice: less than US$10 » Currency ConverterComparison: about averageAddress: San Sebastian No.19 MijasPhone: 952 48 57 22
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