When you move to a new city, your first impressions often come on a plate. It’s still early days, but we’ve already begun building a shortlist of favorite restaurants here in Valencia. And like any good list, it starts with the local hero. In this case, it’s paella. We’re in the land of paella. ValenciaContinue reading “Tapas, Tacos, and Toothpicks: Our First Food Finds in Valencia”
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Secret Jews and Crypto-Cuisine
Portugal’s relationship with Judaism is long and complicated, with some unexpected twists and turns to it. One of my favorite aspects to the story turns out to not only be interesting, but delicious as well! How long have there been Jews here? At least since the Romans, who made note of Jewish settlements in theirContinue reading “Secret Jews and Crypto-Cuisine”
O Mundo Fantástico da Conservas Portuguesa
It’s time to talk about one of the most delicious delicacies of Portuguese cuisine – fish in a can. Now, some of you will be thinking, “What, like tuna? Weird sardines or anchovies? Eww …” The fact is, canned fish – collectively known as conservas – are an important Portuguese heritage. There is an incredibleContinue reading “O Mundo Fantástico da Conservas Portuguesa”
Adventures in food shopping
Marketing in Portugal is an entirely different experience. One of the things we take for granted in the US, especially in cities, is the availability of stuff at the grocery store. Here, there is a wide variety of things, and they’re overall fresher, tastier, and substantially less expensive. However, there are some interesting gaps –Continue reading “Adventures in food shopping”