This small stand specialized in croquettes to take home and fry. At the far left are the containers of manteca color, the red lard that I brought back with me.
This small stand specialized in croquettes to take home and fry. At the far left are the containers of manteca color, the red lard that I brought back with me.
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Payoyo is among the most celebrated local cheeses, available fresh, aged, and semi-aged. I brought one of each variety home with me!! Its a wonderful cheese.
Payoyo is among the most celebrated local cheeses, available fresh, aged, and semi-aged. I brought one of each variety home with me!! Its a wonderful cheese.
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Monument to 39 Barbate fishermen who disappeared in a maritime disaster in 1960; the names are listed on the back; many bear the same family names
Monument to 39 Barbate fishermen who disappeared in a maritime disaster in 1960; the names are listed on the back; many bear the same family names
0 2024/04/05 13:02:55
Beach promenade in Barbate....sand is fine and almost white, but it can get very windy along this coast. I had to shield my eyes when I took a post-lunch walk.
Beach promenade in Barbate....sand is fine and almost white, but it can get very windy along this coast. I had to shield my eyes when I took a post-lunch walk.
0 2024/04/05 13:03:01
The unprepossessing exterior of the single-story EL CAMPERO; in high season, they open a covered terrace across the street from the restaurant
The unprepossessing exterior of the single-story EL CAMPERO; in high season, they open a covered terrace across the street from the restaurant
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I'm almost certain that this building, under renovation, is on Calle Ayala just east of Serrano.
I'm almost certain that this building, under renovation, is on Calle Ayala just east of Serrano.
0 2024/04/06 13:08:29
I took the picture while in one of my daydreaming, "Someday I will buy an apartment in Madrid" moments.
I took the picture while in one of my daydreaming, "Someday I will buy an apartment in Madrid" moments.
0 2024/04/06 13:08:37
Overview off items that I shipped.
Overview off items that I shipped.
0 2024/04/07 16:02:37
Closeup, including sherry vinegars and olive oils
Closeup, including sherry vinegars and olive oils
0 2024/04/07 16:02:44
Blue boxes are the conservas of tuna and other fish; I brought about 20 boxes of these in my suitcase and shipped these (on the bed in my room) home.
Blue boxes are the conservas of tuna and other fish; I brought about 20 boxes of these in my suitcase and shipped these (on the bed in my room) home.
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Smoked, tinned, and tinned tuna
Smoked, tinned, and tinned tuna
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Olive oil (I usually buy them in metal tins)
Olive oil (I usually buy them in metal tins)
0 2024/04/07 16:03:01
My nocturnal companion, SOMBRA.."Those water-saving toilets are a real pain......the level is so low...I mean I love the water and treats that ekscrunchy lays out on the floor but THIS water is better!!"
My nocturnal companion, SOMBRA.."Those water-saving toilets are a real pain......the level is so low...I mean I love the water and treats that ekscrunchy lays out on the floor but THIS water is better!!"
0 2024/04/08 08:26:51
Hasta la proxima to my gang, and to little SOMBRA, in Mary's arms!
Hasta la proxima to my gang, and to little SOMBRA, in Mary's arms!
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Small plane from Jerez to Madrid
Small plane from Jerez to Madrid
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LA CATAPA, with txistorra and chips on my plate in foreground.
LA CATAPA, with txistorra and chips on my plate in foreground.
0 2024/04/09 12:52:34
Chistorra: Too great not to post two photos!!
Chistorra: Too great not to post two photos!!
0 2024/04/09 12:52:39
LA CATAPA CARTA (there are also off-menu items here, and in other restaurants; its always good to inquire if they are not revealed to you)
LA CATAPA CARTA (there are also off-menu items here, and in other restaurants; its always good to inquire if they are not revealed to you)
0 2024/04/09 12:52:44
Plate of JAMON DE MAR..salazon of red (bluefin) tuna.
Plate of JAMON DE MAR..salazon of red (bluefin) tuna.
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I devoured the 6 navajos before I took the photo!! In background is the Jamon de Mar.
I devoured the 6 navajos before I took the photo!! In background is the Jamon de Mar.
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Bar at LA CATAPA.. taken from my window table.
Bar at LA CATAPA.. taken from my window table.
0 2024/04/09 12:53:01
Spring "guiso" of artichoke hearts, cardoons, and bits of jamon Iberico for flavor.....superb!!
Spring "guiso" of artichoke hearts, cardoons, and bits of jamon Iberico for flavor.....superb!!
0 2024/04/09 12:53:06
A single chocolate truffle left on the plate! With a chupito (little shot) of Baynes pacharán
A single chocolate truffle left on the plate! With a chupito (little shot) of Baynes pacharán
0 2024/04/09 12:53:10
Obviously these are some type of crab but I don't know the name (centolla??)...do they look like Dungeness? (I don't know much about crab as its not my favorite shellfish)
Obviously these are some type of crab but I don't know the name (centolla??)...do they look like Dungeness? (I don't know much about crab as its not my favorite shellfish)
0 2024/04/10 09:49:12
Look at these gorgeous hake cheeks!!
Look at these gorgeous hake cheeks!!
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And look at this sole (lenguado)...it makes the NYC fish markets look pretty shabby....and the prices here are so much better!
And look at this sole (lenguado)...it makes the NYC fish markets look pretty shabby....and the prices here are so much better!
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The legendary Percebes from the north coast/Galicia!! Even at that price, one vendor had sold out before noon!
The legendary Percebes from the north coast/Galicia!! Even at that price, one vendor had sold out before noon!
0 2024/04/10 09:49:31
White asparagus, look at the shading!! Like a painting!
White asparagus, look at the shading!! Like a painting!
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