Guide to Spanish Fruit Once the summer fades in Spain, Autumn arrives and brings a bumper crop of Spanish fruit. Seems like when you have fruit trees it seems that the whole crop comes at once. In September and October quince, avocadoes and pomegranates are plentiful. …
The famous author and essay writer Julia Alvarez said: A novel is not, after all, a historical document, but a way to travel through the human heart This quote gives you a good idea of what you are getting into when delving into Spanish literature. …
Olive Oil – The Facts Olive Oil is referred to as a Super Food. Packed with antioxidants and health benefits it has always been importance in the Mediterranean diet. Olive Oil has been part of bathing and religious rites over the ages too. Today I delve …
After months of being cooped up at home due to the Coronavirus pandemic. The first thing on everyone´s mind is to get travelling to new places again. Yet Covid-19 is here for the long haul. We need to prepare ourselves to continue with our normal lives …
Now that 2020 is nearing its end, it’s a good time to look back at a decade of food trends to see just how much our culinary tastes have changed over the years. A decade is a pretty long time and, considering how many food trends …
In October I spent a weekend in Salamanca, known for its Plaza Mayor, University and stunning city centre. As always the Restaurants in Salamanca where a destination for me. Food in this part of Spain is well known for its meaty dishes and good wines. Here´s …
At the end of June I took a trip around the entire park of Sierra Nevada. Stretching across Granada and Almeria regions, this immense natural space has all kinds of landscapes. From Dilar to Lanjaron, Mulhacen to Los Berchules, Alboloduy to Lugros all terrains were covered. …
Almeria Spain was just declared Gastronomic Capital of Spain for 2019. The eastern corner of Andalucia is very sunny and where most European produce is grown. Currently Almeria has 31,614 hectares of greenhouses and is often called the Pantry of Europe. Almeria Spain CEG 2019 Capital Española de …
Recently I spent a few days exploring the stunning city of Salamanca. Although I was there in February 2020 I didn´t get to explore the city properly. This return visit over a weekend in October 2020 allowed me to visit all the main sights and get …
With more emphasis on eating healthy and boosting our immune system. Superfoods are constantly in the media. Each month it seems that we discover a new superfood. Recent Food Trends for Goji berries, avocadoes and kale. This superfood list takes a look at some of the …