Catavino - Latest Comments in If I say Valencia, You say…..

Re: If I say Valencia, You say…..

Jacqueline — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 22:19:04 -0000

I also thought Valencia was located somewhere south of the U.S. growing up, but I was thinking more Caribbean (and yes, all I knew of it was the oranges). Fortunately, I figured that error out and visited the city myself a couple years ago - it is gorgeous! I didn't get the sense of disjointedness you did, however - rather, I felt like it was a relaxing follow-up after visiting Barcelona. Or maybe it was just the distinct lack of fellow tourists (as compared to Barca) I noticed! I also thought the architecture of the city was amazing if a little jarring at times due the juxtaposition of modern design and significantly older styles, and I remember having the greatest simple seafood meal at one of the cafes in the older part of the city. Like lagramiere, I do think of paella when I think of Valencia, along with oranges, of course!

Re: If I say Valencia, You say…..

lagramiere — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 03:17:26 -0000

"caqui (cross between an apricot and a tomato) " - commonly known as a persimmon! I have to admit, when I hear Valencia, I think paella! Jealous as always...

Re: If I say Valencia, You say…..

Joantxo — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 07:51:45 -0000

Dear all, Speaking about oranges.... "Valencia late" is the variety of fruit that grows from march-june in Valencia orchards, and because of the history of this area exporting oranges all over Europe the last 100 years I will say this is the reason the people may link Valencia, with the oranges . <a href="http://www.intercitrus.org/ndsite.php?section=con..."><a href="http://www.intercitrus.org/ndsite.php?se... Valencia has become a brand for the oranges, like New Zealand has become so for the kiwi fruit. And you are right Gabriella, there is another Valencia city in Venezuela. Saludos,

Re: If I say Valencia, You say…..

Joantxo — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 07:51:45 -0000

Re: If I say Valencia, You say…..

Joantxo — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 07:51:45 -0000

Re: If I say Valencia, You say…..

Joantxo — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 07:51:45 -0000

Re: If I say Valencia, You say…..

Gabriella Opaz — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 14:40:30 -0000

Oops, typo on my part. You're absolutely correct! Thanks for the FYI!

Re: If I say Valencia, You say…..

dhonig — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 14:25:07 -0000

Valencia isn't a brand of orange, but a type of orange. If you are lucky enough to get a real Indian River valencia orange, well, you have your hands on the single best piece of citrus fruit in the world. I also hear it's the name of a city. It's named after the orange, right?