Joyas de fin de verano – Flores de calabacín y ensalada de tomate
Tenemos mucho suerte de vivir en Barcelona con todo el acceso del producto fresco que ofrece el Mediterráneo. Hoy teníamos una resaca monumental de los fiestas finales del verano. Hoy es domingo. Por lo tanto todo está cerrado en casi toda la ciudad. Dichosamente, vivimos en el Raval, un barrio que es una gran mezcla de gente y nuestros mercados están abiertos. No solo tenemos acceso a los productos locales, por que vivimos con Philippinos y Pakistanis que llevan todo la materia prima du su rica cocina. También abren los domingos. Todo el día, sin cerrar ni para la siesta.
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