My absolute favorite savory bite in Spain so far has been lomo Ibérico (cured pork loin) paired with Arzúa cheese (a super creamy cheese from northern Spain)!
I also discovered Spain’s incredible sweet treats and bakeries! I tried traditional Spanish churros, which are long, crispy, and served plain (not coated in cinnamon sugar like in the US). You dip them into thick, hot chocolate! I also tried fresh local pastries and slices of Spanish cheesecake, which is super creamy and baked with a caramelized top.
On top of all that, I ate some non-Spanish foods this week, like Indian, Japanese, and Mexican food. Spain’s cities have incredible meals from all over the world, showing us how food brings different cultures together!
I am a very adventurous eater, I always feel excited to try new foods! When I first tried Iberico, which is cured meats and hams, I was pleasantly surprised and wanted to try all the different types. I also love how many different varieties of tapas there are whenever I want to order. It feels nice to try all the different tapas because they’re so small, so I can sample a little bit of everything!
Trying my first bite of lomo Ibérico with Arzúa cheese was an amazing surprise! The salty, savory meat combined with the smooth, creamy cheese created a flavor I had never tasted before. I absolutely adore sweet treats and desserts, so dipping warm churros into hot chocolate and trying creamy Spanish cheesecake was the best experience ever.
