Whatever
you do, you mustn’t confuse Spanish cuisine with Mexican cuisine. I love salsa,
quesadillas and margaritas as much as the next person, but in Spain, you get
paella, churros and sangria – three equally as succulent indulgences. Three amigas and I ventured into exotic Barcelona for a long weekend, and had a blast eating and dancing our way
through the city.
At breakfast, freshly squeezed orange juice is the perfect drink to rejuvenate one for a long day of trekking around Barcelona. Tortillas de papas is most likened to an omelet or quiche - potatoes, eggs and spices fill a pie crust. Croquettes filled with chorizo and gooey cheese serve as your side, and, sticking with traditional European breakfasts, plenty of bread is served. If you're looking for something to quench your thirst after a hot day on Playa San Miguel, La Boqueria is a busy, enormous market where fresh fruits and juices are widely available. Or you can opt for the most delicious mojito you’ve ever had – fresh lime and mint are the star ingredients.
To our disappointment, we didn’t stumble across any churros stands (a traditional Spanish treat), but we found the next best thing: CARAMEL WAFFLES. It’s as simple as it sounds: each square of a perfectly golden brown waffle is filled with a luscious caramel sauce. (We consumed these while running to catch a cab to take us back to the airport. I'm sure it was a humorous site.) Our three days flew by, but Barcelona was kind to us, and we enjoyed the glorious weather, sites and cuisine!
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