I wanted to post at least a few sample pics of the interesting foods I encountered in Spain. Unfortunately I didn't get pictures of some particularly memorable dining moments, like sampling tapas the first night in Sevilla with Kelly and Sebastian and a couple of their local friends. I also missed out on shots of Kelly's homemade Spanish salads and the roasted chicken from the local market...
A fun and memorable (although maybe not so healthy) breakfast at the neighborhood chocolateria: Handmade Spanish churros with thick chocolate dipping sauce, outstanding Spanish (machado) coffee, and fresh squeezed orange juice.
Legs of cured Serrano ham (jamon) are a staple in the Sevillian diet.
Most bars and restaurants appear to have racks specifically designed to hold the cured ham leg - hoof and all - for easy slicing. The black-foot hams (as opposed to the white-hoofed legs) sell at a premium since the pig is reputed to eat only a specific type of acorn, which turns the hoof black.
Various types of chorizo sausage in a shop window.
It was impossible to pass by the sign in the window of this bar without thinking, "would I attempt to eat those?"
We had to take advantage of the limited window of availability while this local delicacy was in season. These garden-loving gastropods appeared to have been boiled or sauteed in a garlic & butter sauce.
Sebastian was a pro at getting the "meat" out of the shell. I usually had to resort to poking out the edible portion with a toothpick. The snails tasted similar to mussels, and the occasional pockets of sand were reminiscent of those gritty pieces of clam they sometimes slip in clam chowder. At least I hope it was sand, and not Corry's slug bait.
1 comment:
How come I didn't see Kelly eating any snails?! I think the pastry dipped in chocolate sounds more to my liking. Interesting shots.
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