The Boqueria (butcher?) Market is one of those big halls full of vendors selling meats, fish, produce, candy, pastries, and other goodies, similar to those I went to in Montreal and Cleveland earlier this year. Unlike these, the Boqueria has a serious ham focus. This makes sense considering the Spanish jamón obsession. (Should I write a whole post on ham, or is that not meaty enough?) Various bars at the market too, with assuredly fresh ingredients. I picked one and plopped down next to an amusing Swiss family, choosing a zarzuela, a traditional seafood stew. There was a bit of a challenge prying open the creatures, but it was worth the effort. Add a little pan and an Estrella Damm and I'm a happy man.
On my way out, I'm thinking dessert. Nougat sounded like the thing but the free sample wasn't to my liking. I passed a cafe and realized I hadn't tried a Xocolata amb Xurros yet. Bingo! The chocolate was so rich and thick, and coated the churros nicely. Mmm!
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