The Balearic Island of Menorca became a UNESCO. Biosphere Reserve in 1993. This beautiful island has an stunning coastlines and an interesting history. Yet don´t underestimate Menorcan food. The balance between farming, agricultural use and the ecology of the island maintains many of the old traditions …
Perhaps the best time to visit Seville is for the Spring Fair. Each year in April, thousands of people visit the largest and most celebrated festival in Andalusia. The Seville Fair; or as the locals call it – Feria de Abril. It’s a great fiesta where people …
For the past years, Hospes Palacio de los Patos in Granada have hosted the Annual Rice Days. This gastronomic event coincides with the arrival of spring and celebrates traditional Spanish Rice dishes. It is a real treat, it almost feels as though the Costa Blanca region …
As Christmas draws nearer, we plan, craft and shop to lay plans for the festivities. Festive food is a big part of Christmas celebrations. So ensuring sure we have everything in supply for family visits and parties is a challenge. Stores each year come out with …
As the year comes to an end I always take time to look ahead at the upcoming tendencies in the Food and Drinks sector. This has become an overview I look forward to writing up. The Food Trends 2024 have a clear links between themselves. Most …
Albaicin Lemonade Although it may not be so familiar now, a glass of Albaicin lemonade is an old tradition in summers of years gone by. It´s a refreshing spritzer style drink, like a fruit punch with apple in it. An ideal drink for the long hot …
Spanish Churros On the 7th Series of the Great British Bake Off (Series 7 Ep.4) the showstopper challenge was Spanish Churros. I noticed quite a few blips when they talked about Churros throughout the programme. The trend for churros in the UK even hit the supermarkets. …
Does it happen to you? Mealtimes get repetitive and boring for me at times. Getting stuck into a routine where we serve the same meals over again. Hear the same grumbles from our family members or be a little disheartened with the food we have on …
Autumn in Granada is a strange season. Temperatures fluctuate dramatically from mid 30ºC to a maximum of 15ºC in November. Seasonal food comes into season like Persimmon, pomegranates and of course wild mushrooms. Local Autumn dishes appear on Andalusian kitchen tables and in the best local …
Food Trends 2023 As head closer to the end of the year, I take a look a emerging Food trends 2023. COVID and other world events have had major impacts on the way we source our food and our patterns when eating out. With restaurants increasing …