When we first started writing guidebooks to Spain, we had so much ground to cover that we never had time for the two-hour midday lunch. Fortunately, we quickly discovered that most bread bakeries made great turnovers with various savory fillings. An empanada or two of tuna, ground beef and onions, or ham and cheese could keep us going all afternoon. We have more time now, but we still love empanadas. Moreover, they help with balancing the food budget since some cost just over a euro each. Here in Valencia, we've discovered a couple of stalls in the Mercado Central that offer tasty empanadas at a good price. We usually go to Pan Estelles (bottom of the post on the right) for their excellent French bread....Read More