On the backstreets of Gran Canaria is a wonderfully modern litltle cafe called La Despensa Del Sur. It's evidently been a long established favourite amongst the young and lithe (we snuck in through the back door!) serving make-overs of all the classic pinchos. But what really excited me was the cute little grocers attached. Without question it's one of the most beatiful selections of foodstuffs I've ever seen. Almost every product was stunningly packaged. Some would say food is not about the packaging - Bollocks to them! If the buyer of this store takes that much care and attention to sourcing - I'm sold. With limited edition bottles of Catalan water, the sexiest tins of Bloc de Foie Gras, charming little ribboned ready meals and a product I bought, but have yet to try, Solid Cava; like a jelly and apparently great with cheese.Plus in the far corner is a selection of European essentails. From Italy ... great pasta, from France ....Ile de Re Salt and representing the UK.... Jars of Sharwoods Curry Sauces!
