tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8002916643127981684.post5129703874249371668..comments2023-09-08T04:50:32.161-07:00Comments on ADELANTE: A Taste of Valencia's Mercat CentralCourtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17759129721234178444noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8002916643127981684.post-6625099531972844452015-04-12T09:16:14.051-07:002015-04-12T09:16:14.051-07:00Central Market in Valencia, it is the typical &quo...Central Market in Valencia, it is the typical "Mercat" with more than 250 stalls it is a unique .<br /><a href="http://www.montanitavacationrentals.com/" rel="nofollow">Montanita Luxury Hotels</a>montanitavacationrentalshttp://www.montanitavacationrentals.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8002916643127981684.post-73003154962319805942015-04-10T08:41:15.846-07:002015-04-10T08:41:15.846-07:00I feel the same way! I feel so much better just kn...I feel the same way! I feel so much better just knowing where it comes from. Buying it local makes it feel like a more personal experience, which I think is just better for the mind/body/soul in general!Courtney @ Adelantehttp://www.adelanteblog.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8002916643127981684.post-81770250744945744132015-04-10T08:40:14.932-07:002015-04-10T08:40:14.932-07:00Exactly! Hello, delicious food 24/7... goodbye, pa...Exactly! Hello, delicious food 24/7... goodbye, paycheck. The struggle is real. But I definitely recommend Valencia as a potential destination! Also, my coworkers rave about the nearby beaches in Alicante!Courtney @ Adelantehttp://www.adelanteblog.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8002916643127981684.post-14141005980334541282015-04-10T08:38:41.561-07:002015-04-10T08:38:41.561-07:00I had NO idea what tiger nuts were at first, so I ...I had NO idea what tiger nuts were at first, so I originally just assumed that it was a poor translation (which in my defense, happens a lot here in Spain!) So being the mature adult that I am, I got a few good laughs while enjoying my first horchata. HahaCourtney @ Adelantehttp://www.adelanteblog.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8002916643127981684.post-84259997390286090662015-04-10T08:36:04.814-07:002015-04-10T08:36:04.814-07:00Me too! Madrid's got some good markets too, bu...Me too! Madrid's got some good markets too, but this market in Valencia really wowed me. All of that fresh, delicious food AND gorgeous architecture? Can I just set up camp and live there?Courtney @ Adelantehttp://www.adelanteblog.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8002916643127981684.post-23657488454594005132015-04-10T08:35:01.701-07:002015-04-10T08:35:01.701-07:00Right? I wanted to try everything!Right? I wanted to try everything!Courtney @ Adelantehttp://www.adelanteblog.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8002916643127981684.post-57845858848552283092015-04-09T08:52:14.794-07:002015-04-09T08:52:14.794-07:00Yum! It all looks so great. I would love to try ...Yum! It all looks so great. I would love to try tiger nuts :)Jessi @2feet1worldhttp://www.twofeet-oneworld.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8002916643127981684.post-50130105735914368672015-04-08T14:26:12.499-07:002015-04-08T14:26:12.499-07:00I wish I could live in European markets...except I...I wish I could live in European markets...except I would go broke so fast! Beautiful photos, and makes me appreciate Valencia as a potential destination so much more!Christy Swagertyhttp://www.whatupswags.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8002916643127981684.post-83198320168255529962015-04-08T10:18:09.207-07:002015-04-08T10:18:09.207-07:00I love love love food markets like that - i know i...I love love love food markets like that - i know it might sound crazy but it always makes me feel healthier than usual - like buying fresh produces like that just makes me feel great about myself :)Camila @ AdventitiousViolethttp://adventitiousviolet.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8002916643127981684.post-23166470525978048352015-04-08T07:51:21.012-07:002015-04-08T07:51:21.012-07:00Oh my gosh, all I want to do is to be able to shop...Oh my gosh, all I want to do is to be able to shop here before cooking a huge dinner. It'd be so fantastic to be able to grab fresh produce, cheese, and even MEAT from vendors the day you need it! Great photos. This is a step WAY above our farmers markets here in NC.Rachelhttp://www.trailingrachel.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8002916643127981684.post-64918772462596839692015-04-07T14:12:16.703-07:002015-04-07T14:12:16.703-07:00That produce looks SO good!That produce looks SO good!Daisy @ Simplicity Relishedhttp://simplicityrelished.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8002916643127981684.post-36397952696024448602015-04-07T13:29:47.887-07:002015-04-07T13:29:47.887-07:00You know it's good if the abuelos flock there!...You know it's good if the abuelos flock there! Always a telltale sign :)Courtney @ Adelantehttp://www.adelanteblog.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8002916643127981684.post-90653885505206044112015-04-07T13:25:03.534-07:002015-04-07T13:25:03.534-07:00Mercado de San Gonzalo. Far less glitzy than the o...Mercado de San Gonzalo. Far less glitzy than the other in the neighborhood (Triana), but full of abuelos!Cat of Sunshine and Siestashttp://sunshineandsiestas.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8002916643127981684.post-6378173445650713232015-04-07T13:21:11.970-07:002015-04-07T13:21:11.970-07:00Thanks Trevor! I miss it already too. The horchata...Thanks Trevor! I miss it already too. The horchata was surprisingly delicious! And it's insanely difficult to find good paella in Madrid :(Courtney @ Adelantehttp://www.adelanteblog.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8002916643127981684.post-80610054522963335782015-04-07T13:20:24.543-07:002015-04-07T13:20:24.543-07:00You're so lucky you get to come here whenever ...You're so lucky you get to come here whenever you want! If I lived nearby, I'd go wild every time I went grocery shopping. Although that wouldn't be all bad, since I'd be forced to finally step up my cooking game!Courtney @ Adelantehttp://www.adelanteblog.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8002916643127981684.post-33319834453825606902015-04-07T13:18:11.792-07:002015-04-07T13:18:11.792-07:00Just thinking about it makes me hungry too! I just...Just thinking about it makes me hungry too! I just want to go back in time and eat that pumpkin again :)Courtney @ Adelantehttp://www.adelanteblog.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8002916643127981684.post-64096583267413680292015-04-07T13:16:50.090-07:002015-04-07T13:16:50.090-07:00The pumpkin was insanely delicious! (And I've ...The pumpkin was insanely delicious! (And I've been craving it ever since!) I agree, I think discovering more about a culture's food is a great way to experience a new place. And the people watching at markets is always unparalleled!Courtney @ Adelantehttp://www.adelanteblog.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8002916643127981684.post-66649927594019808022015-04-07T13:14:37.808-07:002015-04-07T13:14:37.808-07:00Thanks Madaline! I couldn't agree more. I don&...Thanks Madaline! I couldn't agree more. I don't know how I'll ever move back to the USA and settle for anything less than European markets!Courtney @ Adelantehttp://www.adelanteblog.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8002916643127981684.post-15587595043704217302015-04-07T13:13:38.850-07:002015-04-07T13:13:38.850-07:00Spain really knows what they're doing with the...Spain really knows what they're doing with their markets! I feel like I discover a new gem in almost every city I visit. No complains here!!Courtney @ Adelantehttp://www.adelanteblog.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8002916643127981684.post-38967943931869839132015-04-07T13:08:55.041-07:002015-04-07T13:08:55.041-07:00It was definitely the epitome of food heaven! Need...It was definitely the epitome of food heaven! Needless to say, I went a little photo crazy in there. Haha.Courtney @ Adelantehttp://www.adelanteblog.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8002916643127981684.post-73255111278610288492015-04-07T13:07:34.039-07:002015-04-07T13:07:34.039-07:00Oh no, is Korea lacking in the produce department?...Oh no, is Korea lacking in the produce department? I wish I could send some of these oranges your way!Courtney @ Adelantehttp://www.adelanteblog.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8002916643127981684.post-34131933949014693372015-04-07T13:06:21.306-07:002015-04-07T13:06:21.306-07:00Exactly! Which market in Sevilla do you usually go...Exactly! Which market in Sevilla do you usually go to? I don't think I've ever actually been to a market there! (Blasphemy!)Courtney @ Adelantehttp://www.adelanteblog.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8002916643127981684.post-74393670352457761712015-04-07T13:05:38.792-07:002015-04-07T13:05:38.792-07:00Thanks! You should definitely check it out next ti...Thanks! You should definitely check it out next time you're in Valencia - it was my favorite spot in the city!Courtney @ Adelantehttp://www.adelanteblog.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8002916643127981684.post-77878901850243168392015-04-07T13:05:01.624-07:002015-04-07T13:05:01.624-07:00Thank you Isabel! Sometimes I worry that native sp...Thank you Isabel! Sometimes I worry that native speakers will think my blog's name is too cheesy, so it makes me so happy to hear that you like it! :)Courtney @ Adelantehttp://www.adelanteblog.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8002916643127981684.post-51338906774550424992015-04-07T13:01:59.519-07:002015-04-07T13:01:59.519-07:00That roasted pumpkin was probably my favorite thin...That roasted pumpkin was probably my favorite thing I tasted all weekend! Which is a big statement, because the paella in Valencia was pretty phenomenal too :)Courtney @ Adelantehttp://www.adelanteblog.com/noreply@blogger.com