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Spanish living: Observations and experiences Part II

Spanish living: Observations and experiences Part II

Jamón, the ubiquitous cured ham, is everywhere in Spain. You’ll see pig legs dangling from restaurant ceilings and in grocery stores. You’ll see pig legs in a holder in many restaurants and often in Spanish homes. There are different varieties and flavors of Jamón, which is based on the curing process, where the jamón was cured, for … Continue reading »

Mis cumpleanos, fiesta locales, y explociones!

Hola amigos/as, I can’t believe I’ve been in Spain for a little over 3 weeks now. I’m feeling pretty settled in my piso, decorated my room, bought a plant yesterday (to add more life to my cozy place) and unexpectedly tried my hand at making tomato sauce. Every Thursday there is a st market right … Continue reading »

Happy Birthday to me!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LAUREN!!!!  XOXOX Allyson  Where has the time gone?  I have been having a blast exploring but also managed to push myself to my limit. I realized how important it is to slow down and take a break, even if it means one less day of seeing Manhattan. Sometimes a hard thing to do, … Continue reading »