In the sun-drenched fields of Andalusia, a culinary tradition was born that would capture the essence of Spanish summers in a bowl. Gazpacho, the iconic cold soup that has become synonymous with Spanish cuisine, is more than just a dish—it’s a refreshing culinary experience that tells the story of its …
The Mediterranean diet has long been recognised as a blueprint for living a healthy lifestyle. It is based on the diet and lifestyle of traditional communities throughout the Mediterranean region. In a nutshell the diet promotes the consumption of all those things that we know are good for us including …
Having spent a good part of the last 20 years in the tapas bars of Spain I thought it was about time I put together a recipe book that features what I reckon are the most authentic tapas dishes you’ll find as you travel around the country. This Spanish tapas …
Before setting up this website business I’d worked for 13 years in international schools and a university in Spain. Something that I noticed over that period was that children got fatter! Maybe that observation can simply be explained by my move from Mallorca to Madrid as the kids in Mallorca …
There are more than 5,500 wineries in Spain occupying around 1.2 million hectares of land. The country is the world’s 3rd largest producer after France and Italy. There’s a great variety of wines produced in the wine regions of Spain (Denominaciones de Origen) ranging from the quality reds of Ribera …
The thing I miss most when I’m away from Spain is the whole food culture. Not just the food itself but also the whole assortment of tapas bars and restaurants that are tucked away on sidestreets all over the country. Wherever you are in Spain you’re rarely far from a …