For this week’s Where in Spain Wednesday, let’s talk about a much-neglected topic on my blog – Spain’s amazing food! It’s a shame I’m not more of a foodie, as the country’s delicious food is probably almost entirely wasted on me. But even a food cretin such as myself can recognize when I get treated to something really special, like this tasty little morsel I had in Sevilla.
Spanish tortilla is pretty spectacular on its own, which makes total sense when you think of all the delicious things that go into it (potatoes, eggs, and onion if you’re feeling daring). But this one got an interesting touch with the addition of ham (this is Spain, after all), eggplant, and a salty-sweet balsamic vinegar sauce.
And where did I manage to stuff my face full of this particularly delightful tapa? A local friend very kindly took me to the Bodega Dos de Mayo (Plaza de la Gavidia 2), which has a great selection of very, very tasty tapas.
Besos!
-Jess
I love Spanish tortilla and learned to make it when I was there. I’ve never thought of drizzling balsamic vinegar over it. I must try that, I’m sure it would be yummy.
It was really tasty! It added a slightly different touch, really nice. I think it may have been a reduction of balsamic vinegar (although my cooking terminology is very poor haha). Whatever it was, it was great.
Gorgeous! I can’t wait to attempt it!
Gorgeous! I can’t wait to attempt it!
I bet it’ll be delicious! I’ve never had a bad tortilla española, they’re all pretty tasty.
I love tortilla and this looks totally spectacular. You should get the recipe and I can have a go making it!
It was indeed spectacular! I don’t have the recipe, but I recently saw another good idea for a tortilla – make it with sweet potatoes instead of normal ones. Yum!
It sounds amazing! The best one I’ve ever had was in La Latina in Madrid… A tiny somewhat bohemian place called Juana la Loca. They prepare it with caramelized onion instead of the traditional way, and do it so that the interior is nice and juicy… Mmm….
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Another person tweeted me that Juana La Loca is great too! I’ll definitely go next time I’m in Madrid. 🙂
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Would you believe I’ve eaten there just once? I clearly need to go back!
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For sure! I guess the ‘problem’ with Sevilla is that there are so many great places to eat, and for so little money too. So jealous of all your tapas options!
Looks so tasty!:)
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It was! 🙂 If you go to Sevilla, I highly recommend it.
J’adore la tortilla 🙂 It was a dish that my host mom in Sevilla never made nearly enough for my liking. I actually had it as an hors d’oeuvre at my wedding reception (along with a few other Spanish tapas). Thankfully it’s easy enough to make at home although I wait for the day I can have it again en España.
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Same! I could probably eat it every day and not get tired of it.
I saw a post recently from Trevor Huxham about making it with sweet potatoes. How genius is that?
That looks absolutely delicious. I’ve kind of been on a tortilla strike lately because I just can’t imagine eating one more pincho, but I would absolutely have to indulge in that gorgeous thing. Yum!
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I made it to Spain once and I agree with all of the comments.Spanish tortilla is so delicious! I would love to come back here and learn to make one!
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It’s not too difficult, actually! Even I’ve helped on one, and I’m the world’s worst cook. 🙂
Hola Yessica 🙂
Just discovered your blog in my research about expats in Spain (I’m 27 and moved to Spain 1,5 years ago). I lived in Sevilla for 6 months, quite near Dos de Mayo. It was always busy! I personally fell in love with Eslava, also a well-known restaurant. It’s a bit more expensive, but the food is very delicate!
I look forward to reading more of your blog. I love that you have made a guide for people moving to Spain 🙂
Take care..
Stine
HI there – it was really interesting to read your thoughts on Spain. We are going there in May for a few weeks and original thought of going Avila,
Segovia, Madrid, Toldeo, Trujilio, Cordoba, Antequera, Ronda, Seville. However, may husband thinks that he may prefer to put down routes for a while than travelling too much and has suggested skipping Madrid. What are your thoughts. We will have just spent 7 days in Portugal and be taking the ferry over to Morocco for 2 weeks.
Ooh Madrid is one of my favorite places in Spain, I wouldn’t miss it, especially if you haven’t been before! But I can see that you have quite a list and might want to narrow it down a little bit. Avila, Segovia, Toledo, Cordoba, and Ronda you can probably see in a day; Sevilla you’ll probably want at least two, and Madrid I’d spend at least three. I’ve never been to Trujillo or Antequera.
The problem with Spain is that there are so many nice places to see! It’s hard to fit it all in on one trip, so I’d actually recommend you see fewer places but spend more time in them. 🙂