Medieval Olite
Olite, a set on Flickr. Medieval markets and fairs are quite commonplace in Spain these days but we’ve never come across one quite as special as that of Olite. An …
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It is Raining Stars in Cantabria!
Cantabria, along with the rest of Northern Spain, has always been well known for its great home cooked, traditional food “comida casera” at its many small, family run restaurants. …
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Hearty stews
What better way of keeping the winter ills at bay than a hearty, warming, nourishing soup or stew? Every region or even province in Spain, has its own special version …
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Potes – “The town of bridges and towers”.
Leave the rugged Cantabrian coast behind you and wind your way up the dramatic gorge of La Hermida with the bubbling river Deva running through, into the verdant valley of …
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“Sitting on the dock of the bay” at San Vicente de la Barquera
Sitting out on the decking, almost floating, on the impressively wide estuary at San Vicente de la Barquera in Western Cantabria, slowly savouring “a desert island of foie gras”, one …
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Angulas and Gulas – the fascinating world of baby eels
Ever tried baby eels? No, neither have I – nor am I likely to at 600€ a kilo! Once a common food in the north of Spain, and really quite …
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How not to make a fool of yourself when drinking cider in Asturias
Cider is a traditional drink in some northern Spanish regions, especially Asturias, but there is a whole ceremony wrapped around the drinking of it. First of all, and once you …
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Russian Roulette Peppers
These tiny, shiny, bright green peppers “pimientos de Padron” “algunos pican, otros no” – some are hot and some are not – are a truly exciting eating experience! Mostly they …
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Ajo blanco con uvas – White gazpacho with grapes
On hot summer days, what better than a refreshing bowl of iced soup? Most of us are familiar with tomato based gazpacho, but here is the white version. From southern …
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Torrijas – Sugar coated eggy fried bread
Whilst Easter eggs and Hot Cross Buns form an important part of Easter celebrations in the UK, here in Spain, “Torrijas” (sugar coated eggy fried bread) are prepared and eaten …
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