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If you love Spanish food, quirky history, and the way cinema and art intersect with what we eat, you’re in the right place.
Blanca Valencia writes of her Substack newsletter launched only a year ago. She's a Spanish food expert who has lived and worked in and outside of Spain, an insider-outsider perspective I've come to appreciate as someone who lives here, neither a local nor a tourist.
Her entries on Granada, the city where I live, drew me in. One brought me to overlooked corners of the city, all within walking distance of our home in Realejo. This entry on what — and how — to order in a local bar is a must-read for anyone planning a trip to Spain.
Also great:
How to Order Coffee Like a Local in Spain (Without Saying ‘Please’)
Spanish coffee culture is fast, no-frills, and deeply ritualistic.
Blanca Valencia
Almodóvar & Kitchens: Julieta (2016)
Regional Kitchens as Cinematic Confessionals
Blanca Valencia