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3 måneder dage siden

in Patatas Bravas: My Dirty Spanish Secret on Catavino
In Valencia is really hard to find good bravas. But if you go to Requena, for example, that's a place where they really know how to prepare them!

4 måneder dage siden

in El Almuerzo: The Spanish Version of Paddington Bear’s Elevenses on Catavino
You are right, there are differences between desayuno and almuerzo. In Valencia is later (10:30-11:00) and it is something salty (like a blanc i negre bocadillo, for example) and here in Madrid desayuno is as you said sweet with coffee (traditional churros, for example) and earlier around 9:00 am.
I definitely prefer the Mediterranian version and have my breakfast at home. Also this version is more wine friendly ;)

4 måneder dage siden

in El Almuerzo: The Spanish Version of Paddington Bear’s Elevenses on Catavino
hehehe, now that I'm in Madrid I miss my almuerzos from Valencia (esmorzar is the catalan word). I think they also do it in Catalunya, because when I lived in Terrassa I used to do the esmorzar with my neighbours, but I'm not sure if it was because my family came from Valencia and they imported the tradition.
In Madrid is more common the desayuno, which is just after you arrive to work, and it is nothing more than a breakfast.
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gabriellaopaz Olaf, who knew that we weren't the only ones living in Terrassa?! To be honest, you are absolutely correct in saying that almuerzo is the same as esmorzar, which is quite similar to desayuno. If there is a distinct difference, I'm not aware of it, as every work place I've worked at seemed to break around 10:30 am for their coffee and regional pastry of choice.

9 måneder dage siden

in Enopata - A Wine Lover’s Treasure in the Heart of Valencia on Catavino
I was there last saturday, and just today I also published something about it on my blog. Without any doubt a "must go" for any winelover in Valencia.

1 år dage siden

in Alimentaria, the Good and the Bad! on Catavino
I spent 2 whole days there and I didn't find some people I wanted to talk to. I didn't like how it was organized. As you say the only think one can do is to walk arround with the hope of finding what you want. This is something they have to improve.

1 år dage siden

in Blogger’s Dinner hosted by Bodegas Tintoralba on Catavino
Thanks for organizing it; it was a nice experience being there with other people with the same interests. I enjoyed the meeting and also some wines! And also it was nice to meet you all.
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