The glorious second course of dinner centers on meat.... and comes with french fries whether you need or want them. :)
Generally there are three or four meats to choose from.... pork, chicken, beef and fish. The meat is either pan-seared or baked....occasionally garnished with a salad or peppers. And always fries. :)
For four entertaining evenings I ordered 'lomo a la plancha' -- pan seared pork loin. The first day I got chicken. The second day I got the pork. The third day it was steak and the fourth day ham! It's been a running joke for us... what kind of lomo does this restaurant serve???
The food has all been delicious.... and washes down well with a glass or two of red wine. We have had several varieties of Spanish wine, but the winner had been the Rioja wines....a robust red made with the tempranillo grape. It is all kinds of yummy! We are in Astorga and headed into the Bierzo wine region...so we'll see what those are like. :)
It is so fun to read your daily adventures! We are praying for you here in Marietta and are so glad that you get to make this journey! The Boff Family
ReplyDeleteAs you can see, I am trying to learn this blog thing. Christy and I continue to follow along even if we have problems blogging! Peace!
ReplyDeleteAnd you'll know the really good RED wines, by their redness!! I got this profound "key to wines" from a wise oenologist. Yes, that's what he was, a "closet" oenologist!! Cheers and Olé!!
ReplyDeleteHola Padre!!!
ReplyDeleteVery interesting reports: Architecture, Food and Wisdom altogether!
With a friend's help, like John Garcia, I am not an expert blogger but it will be fun to learn and follow your journey every time I get a chance.
Buena suerte! y disfruta esta linda experiencia...
Blessings, Father, as I write this on the Feast of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist. I'm grateful that we, at St. Matthew, have you as our pastor at this very moment in time. We are blessed by the sharing of your journey with us, we are blessed by your words which point us in the direction of light and love and beauty, we are blessed by your example of perseverance and humility and fortitude. Thank you and know we are praying for you each step of the Way. If you find any yummy empanadas on your plate, could you ask for the recipe? :) Love Lisa
ReplyDeleteThinking of you...praying for you. Just one question. Are you sure your walking?
ReplyDeleteFrom the looks of those meals and that wine you might be flying high. :)
Run Forrest run!