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Re: Blogger’s Dinner hosted by Bodegas Tintoralba

Olaf — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 12:50:13 -0000

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.

Re: Alimentaria, the Good and the Bad!

Olaf — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 10:30:41 -0000

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.

Re: Enopata - A Wine Lover’s Treasure in the Heart of Valencia

Olaf — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 14:59:14 -0000

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.

Re: El Almuerzo: The Spanish Version of Paddington Bear’s Elevenses

Olaf — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 07:56:37 -0000

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.

Re: El Almuerzo: The Spanish Version of Paddington Bear’s Elevenses

Olaf — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 10:36:24 -0000

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 ;)

Re: Patatas Bravas: My Dirty Spanish Secret

Olaf — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 12:37:41 -0000

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!