Nachos, tacos and burritos were not on menus.
Tapas, paellas, churros and sangria were in Spain.
Tapa plates (appetizers) were most popular.
Olives, cheese, seafood, skewered chicken and lots of pork.
A travel guide we consulted wrote of the love affair the Spanish have with ham.
Also their sweet tooth loves drinking chocolate.
The beverage is served with pastries, in small cups, and is about the thickness of Hersey's syrup, but better. (served at room temperature, don't confuse this treat with hot chocolate)
Small cafes line Barcelona's streets. Many families working together; behind the bar, cooking, wait people and "nab'em and grab'em" hosts on sidewalks. Passionately pointing out bigger and better portions at their place.
Outdoor markets are the heart and soul of Europe's cuisine. "La Boqueria", one of the finest, treated us to theater and great eating. Abundance was displayed at all booths. The range and quality of fruits won the blue ribbon. Smoothies for a Euro; sellers demanded you slurp more than one. (good advice)
Friendly people definitely are a travel highlight. Pinoxto Bar, a small counter establishment at market's entry introduced visitors to Juan. He and his hardworking sons welcomed all to its table. Perfectly brewed coffee drinks and breakfasts warmed and filled you up! If one wants to share a pastry, Juan just gets out his scissors and cuts it in half. (he also opens boxes with this scissors)
Mr. Thumbs up! Quite the gentleman!
Tapas, paellas, churros and sangria were in Spain.
Tapa plates (appetizers) were most popular.
Olives, cheese, seafood, skewered chicken and lots of pork.
A travel guide we consulted wrote of the love affair the Spanish have with ham.
Also their sweet tooth loves drinking chocolate.The beverage is served with pastries, in small cups, and is about the thickness of Hersey's syrup, but better. (served at room temperature, don't confuse this treat with hot chocolate)
Small cafes line Barcelona's streets. Many families working together; behind the bar, cooking, wait people and "nab'em and grab'em" hosts on sidewalks. Passionately pointing out bigger and better portions at their place.
Outdoor markets are the heart and soul of Europe's cuisine. "La Boqueria", one of the finest, treated us to theater and great eating. Abundance was displayed at all booths. The range and quality of fruits won the blue ribbon. Smoothies for a Euro; sellers demanded you slurp more than one. (good advice)
Friendly people definitely are a travel highlight. Pinoxto Bar, a small counter establishment at market's entry introduced visitors to Juan. He and his hardworking sons welcomed all to its table. Perfectly brewed coffee drinks and breakfasts warmed and filled you up! If one wants to share a pastry, Juan just gets out his scissors and cuts it in half. (he also opens boxes with this scissors)
Mr. Thumbs up! Quite the gentleman!
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