In Andalusia many old traditions are still in place today. This is part of the charm of living in Southern Spain. The collection of orange blossom is still done by some locals. In the South of Spain as the region is surrounded by oranges we can …
ow a Spanish Tapas night at home? Spanish Tapas aren´t that complicated to actually make yourself. (No matter where you live in the world) It´s not going to be ambitious. I promise there will be no hard to find complicated ingredients either. Whether you are reminiscing …
Cordoba Restaurants in Spain Cordoba is such a pretty city. Having visited many times since 2006 I now take a closer look at Cordoba Restaurants and its local Food. This time to discover Cordoba more in depth. I specifically visited lots of different restaurants, bars and cafés. …
The Paella had humble origins as far back as the 15th-16th century. Yet has become known as Spain´s national dish. Originally from Valencia and Alicante regions. Traditional Valencia Paella is often misrepresented. An authentic Paella does not have seafood in it. Lets take a look at …
On World Tapas Day, June 20th I´m sharing my Bib Gourmand experience at the fifth edition of ´Bocados´ festival. This gastronomic event in Granada was earlier this month. Located on Paseo del Salon, along the river, it lasted four days. Celebrated annually in Granada, this year …
One of the best things about life in Spain is the food. Cooking in Spain, getting local and seasonal produce each day is a way of life. It is also something to enjoy when you travel to Spain a a self catering or camping holiday. Cooking in …
Malaga Wine This week I visited Malaga Wine Museum on the edge of the city of Malaga. Located inside the palace of Biedmas, a grand 18th building. This museum is also the Regulatory HQ for Malaga Wines. In 1933 Local Wine was officially recognised as a …
Northern Spain is truly a great place for foodies. To Eat in Gijon , enjoying typical Asturian Food was pure delight. You will be spolit for choice when you visit. My 4 day city break in Gijon surprised me, it was my first time in the region and …
January is generally a dull month after all the Christmas excesses. However a Vegan jaunt to Cadiz brightened up the last days of the month. Restaurante Patria located in the heart of the Andalusian countryside is an oasis of calm. Set in the hills above the Cadiz …
Spanish food doesn´t always mean tapas. Often misunderstood some refer to all Spanish food as Tapas. However there are lots of other kinds of Spanish food to discover. The serving style, portion size and the type of dish determines it´s name. (rather than the actual ingredients) It could be a …