Random Thoughts and talk of food
When I was in Guatemala, I saw a man riding a bike and wearing a blue jacket that said “Puerto Rican Princess.”
To change the subject.
I can’t believe I haven’t talked about food yet, being that it is one of my favorite topics. I suppose I was a little disenchanted at first. I was expecting this amazing experience… And, for Danny, it was. But I realized I am one of those picky Americans that doesn’t like a lot of stuff. But at least I give everything a try. And I don’t complain out loud. Because, deep down, I know this food is awesome. I mean, it looks awesome, and everyone loves it. So, obviously its just me. Having said that, there are really just a few very specific things I don’t like. There are tons of things I am completely in love with. I have never liked seafood, or anything remotely fishy, so that eliminates a good 50% of the Spanish menu. I also dislike pork and pork-related products. There goes another 45%. So, what, you may ask, do I actually like? Well… here is an overview of some of my favorites in both food and drink.
Judias- a very general term. Beans. They are most often prepared in a soupy stew-like fashion with lots of ham and sausage mixed in. My favorite so far is cocido- made with garbanzo beans.
Gazpacho- so much more than cold tomato soup! Its garlicy and green peppery and oniony and cucumbery.
Bread- oh my goodness, it’s everywhere. you are not allowed to eat without a little loaf of crusty bread
Croquetas- I ate these a lot at Dannys parents house. Remember those salmon croquettes they served in the school cafeteria? Its a similar concept, only a million times better. It is a mixture of chicken or ham and cheeses, breaded and fried. YUM.
Tortilla de patata. Egg, potato and onion omelette. The mild flavor appeals to the Irish in me.
Patatas Bravas- french fries with hot sauce
Ali-Oli - a condiment most often used on french fries. Basically a garlic mayonaise
Pimiento Relleno - stuffed pepper
Paella de Pollo- the famous rice dish, but with chicken instead of seafood.
Crokas - pizza with a cunchy crust. Not authenticly Spanish, but yummy!
Cheese! every kind you can imagine.
Flan- creamier than the mexican version
Puding- always a bread puding. super awesome
Buñuelos - common during all saints and all souls days. Yummy pastries filled with cream
Sidra- the spanish version of apple cider. More like champagne than the cider from Hubers.
Vino- yeahhhh red wine everywhere. and its so good. But I don’t drink it that often. Honest.
