Olive oil is such an important part of Spanish life. On a salad, with bread, or in your cooking – it’s both versatile and delicious. It’s a product that’s ubiquitous and supermarkets have such a large range that it can…
Chocolate heaven in Villajoyosa
Located just 32km north of Alicante, is Villajoyosa the happiest town in Spain? It’s name suggests so. Villajoyosa translates into English as Joyful Town. There is every reason to think this could be an accurate nomenclature. It is, after all,…
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Helado a la Plancha
Helado a la Plancha, stir fried ice cream, or ice cream rolls – call it what you will. Sounds weird, doesn’t it! Strange as it may seem, you can try this delicious snack in a few places around Spain now,…
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Jamones Rute
Vegetarians look away now! Jamones Rute is a small museum dedicated to the production of the Spanish staple snack – jamon. Let’s not call it ham, as that does not do it justice at all! Situated in the town of Rute,…
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Machaquito Aniseed Liqueur
Machaquito may just change your drinking habits! When I think of aniseed flavoured alcoholic drinks, Pernod springs to mind, and some of those memories are not too pleasant! Add in the occasional experiment with ouzo in Greece or raki in…
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Blue Wine! Whatever next?!!!
There’s always something new to try in Spain. I’m a big fan of Spanish red wines from pretty much any part of the country. The rosés are very special too. Recently I’ve even got a taste for white wine which…
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Er Boqueron – Salt Water Beer!
Er Boqueron is a revelation! Of all the craft Spanish beers which are being brewed, this is by far my personal favourite. The craft beer industry in Valencia is booming right now, and other parts of the country are following…
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Time for Tea in Ibi
There’s always time for a cup of tea. How very British! But if you visit Ibi, just a short drive uphill and inland from Alicante, you really should make time for a cup of tea. La Goulette Tea House will…
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Casa Pinet – a revolutionary cafe
Visiting Casa Pinet in the small mountain village of Tarbena is one of those quirky experiences which will stay with you for the rest of your life. The drive from the Costa Blanca to Tarbena is quite dramatic. There are…
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A Meat Feast in Madrid
Sometimes you are lucky enough to eat in a restaurant that is so good that you just want to let the world know! That’s what happened at the weekend in Madrid. Vegetarians should look away now!! Sometimes I miss Argentina…
