Tomato Travels (and Pan con Tomate Recipe) – Part 2

By Kira Hamman

Costa Brava, Catalonia

The Costa Brava is a gorgeous stretch of Mediterranean coast north of Barcelona that is characterized by rocky beaches, sparkling waters, and laid-back locals.

Menus are printed not in Castilian (the language you and I think of as Spanish) but in Catalan, which makes ordering at the charming outdoor cafés tricky even if you think of yourself as a Spanish speaker.

Nevertheless, take a seat, order a pitcher of sangria, and moments later your table will be graced by not only a frosty drink but by a plate of pan con tomate, bread with tomato. Rather like the Read the rest of this entry »