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Cooking for myself living abroad

Vismaya Gopalan
Jul 17, 2023
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I absolutely love city life. It’s been such a blessing to live in an apartment that is located in the center of the city — Gran Vía (the Broadway street of Madrid) is located just a few feet away!

I was really excited when I moved to Madrid to explore the bustling food scene, but I also knew I wanted to cook for myself. Also being vegetarian, cooking comes in handy — although Madrid does not have a lack of vegetarian/vegan options in the slightest! Not only am I saving money but I also get to live more like a “local”, exploring local supermarket options and practicing budget-friendly recipes that are not very time consuming.

I usually go to the local Carrefour (a France-based supermarket) or Mercadona (a Spanish supermarket chain) for my groceries. Usual staples in my pantry are oats, yogurt, berries, fresh fruit, pasta, eggs, tofu, and vegetables. With these, I can whip up many different meals over the course of the week.

These are an array of what I usually make for lunches and dinners. I love simple salads or pasta with tofu, eggs, or legumes for dinner along with one of my favorite soft cheeses of Spain - queso de burgos.

For breakfasts, I love a sweet bowl of yogurt, fruit (fresh berries, cherries, or whatever is in season), with some oatmeal or sugar-free granola and almond milk. Other days I love having a fresh bread roll with some avocado and eggs.

I’m always excited to come home from work and prepare a nice lunch for myself. Although prepared with minimal ingredients, I’ve learned that simple goes a long way. That being said, I have been going out into the city and soaking in the vibrant restaurant scene. More on that coming soon.

Till then.

Hasta el próximo

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Hema Ravishankar
Jul 29

Pleasure to read your articles always 💗. Enjoy ur cooking and have a safe happy stay in Spain

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Chitra Ramani
Jul 17Liked by Vismaya Gopalan

So happy to read that you settled right in and are enjoying and exploring Madrid.

Amazed at your culinary skills and the enthusiasm to explore local markets and experience the culture. Enjoy!!!

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