I can’t say I completely disagree as prices at this market are far more expensive than what you will find elsewhere. I know to some this may seem like a tourist trap. It was like heaven! Cookies and chocolate for breakfast? I know…seems a bit odd, but it is very much typical in Spain. The soletilla literally melts in your mouth, and paired with the warm and rich goodness of chocolate. Next, we were treated to home-baked soletilla (ladyfinger biscuit/cookie) and a warm cup of spiced chocolate. That was an easy choice for me, cafe con leche…my go to. Instead, we were ushered to the back tea room and was served with the coffee of our choice. Luckily, we weren’t burdened with the task of selecting our own eats, because I might have been there all day trying to decide. When you walk through the door of this confectionary you will feel like royalty yourself. Deep and detailed mahogany woodwork, trimmed in gold, cases of decadent deserts and sweet treats – it’s a lot to take in. This shop has been around since the 1800s, and was originally designed by a queen and built for her own private baker. After our intros we made our way to our first stop: Confiteria El Riojano I love that the group sizes are small as there were only 10 people (including the guide). We chatted a bit and introduced ourselves. We met our guide, Joy, in Plaza Mayor, Madrid’s main square. So, when I got the opportunity to collaborate with Devour Madrid on their Ultimate Spanish Cuisine I was ecstatic! You mean I get to restaurant hop all around Madrid, my favorite city on Earth? Combine two of my most favorite things?! Sign me up! Also, getting to try new and different foods is probably my favorite part of traveling (besides meeting incredible people along the way). I’m like a little kid who can’t contain their excitement. I actually have a “happy dance” that I do when a plate of delectableness is set before me. I don’t quite consider myself a foodie, because I’m far too finicky, but I LOVE food! Every time I sit down to eat it is an experience. There’s a word to describe the love I have for food, but I’m not sure what it is.
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