I have been fortunate enough to recently travel to Italy and Spain. In fact, as I type this, I am lying on the couch in an airbnb in Bilbao, Spain.
This evening we had simple pintxos in a bar. Pintxos are a small snack eaten in bars traditional to northern Spain. There was nothing small about these but let's go with the dictionary definition for now.
Olives soaked in garlic olive oil, chorizo cooked in cider and anchovies on tomatoe soaked bread. All traditional. All simple. All delicious.
My partner and I were discussing how we (or people in general) complicate food. With spices and toppings and too much stuff.
Eating here has been simple. Pure, wholesome and raw flavours. The food has been prepared with love and mindfulness. And with intention.
We both noticed we feeling healthier (although this could be the average 20km we walking a day) but it has impacted us and our well-being.
So when we get home, back to cape town, food will be simple. Made with love and pure flavour.
Be grateful. We have a lot at our disposal.
Chat soon
Laurenleigh
