My favorite cheese so far is the goat cheese, not the chevre like the French eat, but an aged goat cheese that is firm, flavorful, and creamy. In Spanish it’s called queso de cabra semi-curado. I got 120 grams for 2 euros and enjoyed every bit of it.
Spanish red wines are fully of flavor and body. I personally like the Grenache. It is a bit spicy, full of fruit flavors and full-bodied. My husband prefers the Rioja, which is smoother and has more tannin. One Grenache I like quite a bit is the Etim. For Rioja, the Paulus is a good bargain wine. Marqués de Cáceres is another good one if you want to spend a bit more. I will have to continue to try more wines and see if I can find my favorite!
As for olives, the best thing to do is to buy a jar of the plain green olives with pits and season them yourself. I bought a large jar of very large green olives for 2 euros. Then, I broke open a few garlic cloves and put them in a large bowl. I covered the olives with olive oil and sprinkled basil in the bowl. I put in a couple of dried cayenne peppers for a bit of a kick. I muddled the garlic and peppers a bit before putting in the olives. Then, I mixed them up and let them marinate for a while. Yum!
I have to say that I love chocolate! And, here in Barcelona, delicious Swiss chocolate is widely available and fairly inexpensive. Yesterday, I stocked up on Toblerone, Lindt, and Milka, so that I can enjoy a square or so when I crave some chocolate.
Cava is Spanish sparkling wine. When chilled, it is delicious. I have tried a couple so far, and they both have been crisp and dry. Like the wines, I will have to continue to try different kinds until I find my favorite. Not a bad job, I’d say!
I foresee many an evening here in Sitges where I will snack on cheese and olives and red wine instead of eating dinner. Life is good.
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