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| Mantecados Note: This is not my picture, but rather compliments of Google Images. My mantecados didn't make it to a good camera =) |
So sorry for the lack of fresh posts! Life is sweeping me along pretty quickly at the moment. But here's a delicious morsel for you all!
Yesterday, two of my friends and I ran about 6 miles to the beach. And, well yes, we walked part of it. On the way back, we weren't sure if we would arrive in time for lunch, so we stopped at a bakery... How's that for a clever excuse? The lady behind the counter was super sweet! She asked us where we were from, took the time to explain to us what the different foods were and even gave us some to try. I ended up buying three crumbly cookies called mantecado, a traditional food from Spain. Que delicioso! And for three mantecados, it was only €0.77! That's a lot less than I would pay at a US bakery. Everyone says it's more expensive here, and in many ways it is. But if you know what to avoid and where to shop, it's really not that bad!
I'm finally learning my way around! If anyone ever comes to Valencia, I am now experienced enough to navigate our way on a city bus, show you some traditional deliciousness, and take you to the Mediterranean beach! (Kamia! Doesn't that sound like an awesome spring break? :)
Hi Vanessa, that looks delicious...interesting name, because Manteca means fat :) I wish you can mail us some ...so for now enjoy them for us...and yes, I would love to come for a tour to Valencia but maybe not...Esther wants to go on a mission trip to Belize with WWVA during their Spring break...but will pray and talk with her if I can find a CME (Continuing Medical Education) in Europe...I need the CME and the tax benefit...; keep up the good work ! Love Dad
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