Food, Glorious Food!
Travel and food go hand-in-hand.
You get to a new destination, and can’t wait to try some of the local foods; sometimes if you’re lucky you get the chance to cook too.
I firmly believe that one of the best ways to get to know a local culture is through their food. Never one to shy away from any culinary experience I put this method to practice as often as possible.
Here is a collection of all the food-related posts here:
Thanksgiving in Madrid
I might be living in Spain, but it doesn’t mean I can’t celebrate with an American Thanksgiving. There’s a lovely CouchSurfer in Madrid who loves to throw “Potluck” dinner parties, I was meant to attend one for Halloween, but ended up sleeping too late and not buying the ingredients in time to cook. But, I was given a 2nd chance, and when the opportunity came up for me to attend a Thanksgiving party at her flat, I jumped at the chance. I offered to cook a Roast Chicken, since I’ve never attempted it before,...
read moreTapapiés Tapas Crawl in Madrid
On Thursday night, I co-hosted a Tapas Crawl in Lavapiés, Madrid. What is Tapas? Tapas are a variety of appetizers (snacks) in Spanish cuisine. The serving of Tapas is designed to encourage conversation, since people are not focused on eating an entire meal. In Madrid, Tapas Bars are very popular, and you often find yourself standing and moving about while sampling the Tapa dishes. In many venues, a variety of Tapas can be ordered, and mixed-and-match for a group to share and combine into a full meal. In select bars, Tapas are included free...
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