Strawberries on a Stick at Mercado de La Boqueria, Barcelona, Spain

On a recent trip to Barcelona, Spain, strolling through the famous covered Mercado de La Boqueria, I spotted these “Strawberries on a Stick,” and thought what a clever idea and presentation. A simple variation on chocolate-dipped strawberries. A simple summer dessert when strawberries are in season.

Purchase 12” bamboo skewers. Purchase large sweet whole strawberries, and your chocolates. Melt dark chocolate in a microwave or double boiler, and pour into zip lock bag. Snipe a small corner. Keep the green top on your first strawberry. Add your other strawberries without greens to the skewer. Over parchment paper drizzle the chocolate around each strawberry while rotating the skewer. You might want to enlist a willing helper to hold and rotate the skewer as you drizzle. Place upright to set your chocolate. Repeat with white chocolate.

The Market de la Boqueria is a market, yes, and also a place to grab lunch or a snack for locals and visitors to enjoy. Many of the market vendors have “ready to go” items which are delicious and easy to eat as you stroll around. Next time you are in Barcelona, the Market de la Boqueria in the Las Ramblas neighborhood is a must stop.

Bon Appétit et Bon Weekend…Bonnie