Otra Vista

De La Horchata, La Paella, y El Aceite de Oliva

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September 2nd 2008
The food in Spain is very different from what I am used to in the United States but I must admit that I am enjoying the switch from the over processed food to a more natural, fresh ingredient based diet. This part of Spain (the southeastern coast) eats a mediterrean diet, full of lots of olive oil, fish, and bread at every meal. They put olive oil on everything, the bread, salads, meat, fish, eve ... read more

Europe » Spain » Valencian Community » Alicante

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Spain's powerful world empire of the 16th and 17th centuries ultimately yielded command of the seas to England. Subsequent failure to embrace the mercantile and industrial revolutions caused the country to fall behind Britain, France, and Germany in ... ... read more