In my new tradition of post-theming (so I don't go barmy trying to figure out what to write next) I'm ending the work week with "Friday's Tapas, Tintos y Tiempo."
As you may know, tapas are small appetizers or snapshot-sized versions of a restaurant's entrees or daily specials. Often, they're served free with a round of drinks, and as such, are a wonderful way to experience the delicious and amazing array of culinary wows in this kick-ass country. (And, who doesn't like free food, even if it's dodgy-looking!)
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| A tapa called Ensaladilla rusa - enough for 4 Russians, let alone one Irish guy! |
But, Friday's won't be all about food. There's drinks to be celebrated, too, and a good glass of red wine or "vino tinto" must always be appreciated and encouraged. I will, therefore, research, discover and share the best wines I find... from the many lower shelves of my local grocery store - and promise to never mention the words "hint of blackberries and cassis."
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| My highly technical way of remembering which wines are good (on a 1-10 scale :) |
Finally, as I've jumped heartily into everything Spanish, I've bounced again off the immovable wall that is the cultural differences (and remembrances) of Spain. I lived here once before in 1991 and of course, so much has changed, but so much is exactly the same.
Friday's will be a fun way to share some of my past and present adventures. To keep it simple, I'll pick three topics and share what I know (or expected) versus the new reality!
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| Honey, you got the rest of the building in your bag? I can't see it and shit, think I dropped it somewhere? |
Hasta la vista, baby!
5 comments:
Looking forward to learning more.
And hope that none of the wine comes from the Vino Collapso vineyard (wine for lying down and avoiding).
I envy you Mark, I loved the time I spent in Spain, Alicante area, and particularly enjoyed our "tapas runs".
I loved Spain too, when I was there, outside of Barcelona 🥰. So, was the building there the last time you were in Spain?
This should be interesting! The most I know about Spain culture wise came from Bill Shatner and his merry men...
Mark, please......you should know by now....
You posted a picture of a "Ensaladilla Rusa"....A VERY SPANISH RUSSIAN SALAD!!!!
It’s one of the most common dishes in any Spanish tapas bar, and you either love it or hate it. I happen to LOVE it (and I know, so do you), ordering it without fail when we head down south to Malaga or up to Seville.... How many time did I make it for you? How many times did I give you the recipe? *SIGHS*...
Okay, okay.....say no more.....here's the recipe (so you won't loose it again!)
1 kg of potatoes, 1/2 kg of carrots, 1/2 kg of green beans, 1 tablespoon of capers, 250 gr of peas, 2 eggs, 160 ml olive oil, splash of sherry vinegar (or substitute red wine vinegar), can of paprika's ( or as you call them "bell peppers" - smoked), lemon juice, and as much mayo (casera) as the "Ensaladilla" can take, salt and pepper, two cans of tuna fish.
Preparation? So simple; boil carrots, potatoes eggs and beans & peas (if not from a jar - the Spanish really don't mind....), put everything (cold) in a big bowl, and mix :-)
So mark, what's with the "picos" this weekend?
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