The Secret Pastry Rebellion of Valencia! (Plus The Ultimate Taste Test)

Ever seen a Valentine's Day celebrated with "forbidden fireworks" made entirely of sugar and almonds? Welcome back to the channel! My name is Eppie. I’m an American musician who has been living, busking, and surviving out here in the beautiful Valencia region since 2011. Today, my wife Sony and I are taking you deep into a 300-year-old secret tradition happening right now in early October: Sant Donís and La Mocadorà. Behind the romance, the silk scarves, and the gorgeous miniature marzipan fruits lies an incredible story of political defiance, banned gunpowder, and pastry power. We'll break down the history of how local bakers fought back against a king's decree using nothing but sweet almond paste. BUT THAT'S NOT ALL! To wrap up the holiday right, we’re heading down to the local Consum grocery store to see if a factory line can hold a candle to old-world tradition. We're putting the cheap supermarket special up against the hometown favorite neighborhood bakery in an ultimate kitchen-table showdown (complete with jalapeños and a 30-cent local brew!). If you want to keep following this American musician's journey out here under the Spanish sun, do me a kindness—hit thatSUBSCRIBE button, ring the bell, and leave a comment below! #Valencia #SantDonis #Mocadora #LivingInSpain #ExpatLife #AmericanInSpain #TravelSpain #ValencianTraditions #over50 #over50Expat #over50inSpain