Looks delicious!
What’s in the glasses? Looks like a Manhattan and???
Looks good!
If you did not “drown” the tomatoes in any good olive oil remember to do it next time. Good fats and brightly coloured vegs not only go well together but also help boost absorption of nutrients by 5 times.
Even standard olive oil in Spain tastes so good (to me)! I mop it all up with bread, and with my finger if i’m run out of bread or don’t want anymore.
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And always sprinkled with dried oregano. Spanish love this tomato-oil-oregano combo.
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How much oil underneath. I liked the oil at this restaurant so much I returned the next evening just to eat the tomato dish again. Waiter brought a whole bottle from the kitchen and poured more over the tomatoes!
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Always tomatoes and Jamon together…
I also eat them back in the room!
And bring back several kilos in my carry-on. OK, I’m missing Spain now.
Did you know… the word for tomatoes in Austria is “Paradiser”? “Paradise apple”. Something like that.
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Omg…where is my fork, dammmm!
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How to make shrimp look like art.
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Very nice. Lovely meal.
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Your photos tell me that my tomatoes could do with more of an olive oil bath. I have a bunch of dried Greek oregano on branches too. Additions to look forward to next time.
Your photos are incredibly useful, besides being wonderful to see!
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Right you are! My husband treated himself to the makings for a proper Manhattan.
My tastebuds aren’t keen on bourbon, so I asked for a Lemon Drop (small). I added fresh blueberries on a pick to my beverage because he was getting a fancy schmancy Luxardo cherry in his glass.
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They confisticated my jamon when I tried to bring it into the US.
You eat a lot of tomatoes, but I can see why when prepared and served like that!
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I just changed my whole dinner plan to include tomatoes. Those plates look amazing.
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Many countries have strict customs clearance for meat and agricultural products. I’m in the EU, so far no problem bringing back foodstuffs.
Some of Iberico products I brought back from last trip. Freeze half and one can enjoy many meals for a while.
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Truly exquisite … We enjoy dining out in Madrid´s Capital and seeing old friends who live and work here.
My dear took more fotos with his 35mm without digital.
Batteries died on the 35mm digital camera.
Shops are open Monday at 9.30 am - 10.00am …
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Mrs. P made crispy pan seared red snapper filet and soft shell crab in a caper, fresh herb, and vermouth sauce, with asparagus on the side. It all went great with an excellent Ridge Red zinfandel blend.
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Skinny Orange Chicken, with chopped cashews.
Because…CASHEWS.
Basmati rice, and peas and corn. Not a usual veg side, but I had to cut the corn off the cobs I bought yesterday to freeze, and there was some left over that didn’t fit in the Ziploc bag.
Wine alongside.
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You’re in my old stomping grounds, @paryzer. I grew up in Ridgewood and Franklin Lakes/edge of Wyckoff. I love reading your posts when I see a town I remember from 40+ years ago.
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“Normal” has changed and is so rare, so I’m so glad you got an “almost”.
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Thanks for the kind words 
Ridgewood is a very nice town. Ho Ho Kus is only a few minutes away.
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Ah, a lemon drop! The blueberries threw me off! But looks great nonetheless. Your husband has good taste with Luxardo cherries.
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With so many AMAZING meals y’all have posted here today, I offer up my humble sandwich.
Chicken cutlet, broccoli rabe, and Provolone on a glorious Ciabatta roll from Lidl. Baked goods are the one thing I trust from them. The meats not so much, but their breads are delicious.
Took it easy tonight with a couple glasses of Chardonnay. Cocktails will be on break for a few days.
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