¡Que aproveche! ¡Bon Profit!

Food is a big thing in Mallorca, as with most Mediterranean countries. Not only does it taste great but it looks fantastic too. The people of Mallorca take great pride in their meals, where the food is sourced from and most of all, the cooking of the meal. Everyone takes an interest, men, women, children and adults alike.

Here are some examples:

Breakfast - Desyuno:

The most important meal of the day in the UK but here it is much more relaxed. Breakfast during the week might consist of some Maria biscuits, or a Magdalena to dip into your coffee. However at weekends the ensaimada is a staple breakfast which is light in taste but I'm sure heavy in calories, yet it is a must if you visit the island. No one can quite make the ensaimadas like the Mallorquines. Children or those who have not acquired a taste for coffee will usually enjoy a glass of Cola Cao with their breakfast instead.

Cafe con leche

Ensaimada

Cola Cao

Lunch - Comida:

Lunch in Spain is usually a lot later than in the UK, typically at around 2/3pm. However before this the Spanish generally have a break and a bocadillo. Any country which has a sandwich as a snack will forever be in my heart!

'Thin' with chorizo and salad

Dinner - Cena:

The best meal of the day. Dinner time is usually about 9pm bringing a great variety of foods but typically Mediterranean as you can probably imagine.

The fish is always fresh and most often sourced from the waters around Mallorca itself.
For example, my aunt when to the fish market so that last night we could have fish cooked in a terracotta dish with a base of potatoes and topped with vegetables and lots of tomatoes.

The paella by my family is perfection though, words cannot even begin to describe it. So here's a picture:

Also, Paella is a great dish to be cooked outside, especially on a wood fire.

Another favourite is fideua, similar to paella yet made from a type of pasta. This is just as delicious as it soaks up all the juices and has a completely different texture.

Fideua

Fideua as you'd find in the supermarket

Food in general - Alimentos en General:

There is never a lack of snacks, Quelitas are savoury biscuit snacks which originate from Mallorca itself. Much better for you then crisps and so much more tasty! Bread is also a key part of the Mediterranean diet. Furthermore, the tomatoes here are HUGE (and delicious)!!

Drinks - Bebidas:

The spanish don't particularly like Don Simon sangria as it is said to be made we bad grapes. But for just over one euro, it's a tourists dream (tastes amazing cold, with ice). Beer is part of the diet in Spain, drinking before 12 is never a taboo either. However, what is becoming more popular is alcohol free beer. Personally I cannot taste the difference and a nice cool beer is the perfect thirst quencher! If neither of these take your fancy, I always find that Fanta limon tastes much better on the continent. The reason why I will never know!

So there's a snap shot of food and drink in Mallorca!

Hope you found it insightful, 

Take care,

The Learned Rose xx