Christmas in Spain
The moment you see turrón (an almond sweetmeat), marzipan and polvorones (crumbly biscuits) on the shelves in the shops, you know that Christmas is on its way here in Spain. …
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Surprising Castro Urdiales
Our big surprise this summer was a visit to Castro Urdiales. During the boom years – pre-crisis of course – the outskirts of Castro have suffered heavily with a lot …
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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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Boquerones de Luis – Fresh anchovies in vinegar
Fresh anchovies marinated in vinegar One of my first culinary memories of Spain was going into a bar in Madrid with a counter full of the most tempting tapas and …
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Paella de Luis
There are all sorts of different recipes for paella – each version differs slightly. Luis uses his Mum’s recipe for a mixed paella – totally traditional and very tasty indeed, …
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Viva Viveiro and the Costa Lucense
The lovely old medieval town of Viveiro with its three impressive gateways leading into its narrow paved streets with quaint, old fashioned shops, hard to find in this modern …
Read MoreWeird but delicious, Percebes (Goose barnacles)
Looking more than anything like some fantasy dragon’s amputated toes, and not necessarily like anything you’d like to put in your mouth, Percebes (goose barnacles) are one of Galicia´s most …
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