The Canarian cuisine is mostly Spanish based, but they have a specialty, which are these small potatoes that are baked in sea salt, then served in these small clay bowls with 2 sauces on the side. I talked with the owner of the small "cafeteria" where we ate today trying to figure out what was in the sauces. Pimento verde, aciete olivo, sal, y vinegar, y pimento roja, etc. Seriously, my Spanish is from Mr. Faulkner at Roger's HS, DECADES ago, and this is what we were able to discuss.
(Green pepper or red pepper, olive oil, vinegar and salt) They are quite tasty, but not what I would build an entire area's cuisine around....
I also had a wonderful moment with the woman selling post cards. She wanted to learn how to say the English "h" sound. It doesn't exist in Spanish, and even less in French. It was quite charming. I left the store with both of us giggling. I said to Larry as I reached the street.... I love people!
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