Pez Tortilla
On our way to Conil we decided to stay a few nights in Madrid. Our second night in Malasaña, Madrid … Continue reading Pez Tortilla
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More Lamb from Harlesford
Grilled lamb cutlets with mojo verde Continue reading More Lamb from Harlesford
Bacon from Heaven
Tocino de Cielo is a dessert made from egg yolks and sugar. It translates literally as lard (bacon) from heaven. … Continue reading Bacon from Heaven
Egg and Cress Sandwich – Sand and Sulphur.
The egg and mustard cress sandwich is a British picnic staple. Often eaten on the beach with just a pinch … Continue reading Egg and Cress Sandwich – Sand and Sulphur.
Lamb from Harlesford Farm
The Farm was established in 1942 by Colin Stoakes’ grandfather Joseph Alexander who was originally from Cork in Ireland. Colin, … Continue reading Lamb from Harlesford Farm
Manteca Colorado y Zurrapa
A lost tradition in the UK is the use of pork or beef dripping from roasted meat as something to … Continue reading Manteca Colorado y Zurrapa
What is the Secret?
In addition to hams, shoulders, cured loins and sausages, for which Iberian pork is well known, there are many other … Continue reading What is the Secret?
Roast Chicken
When I was young a roast chicken was an expensive luxury more expensive than beef or lamb. Nowadays it is … Continue reading Roast Chicken
The Best Tortilla de Patatas?
What makes the best Tortilla? Firm or runny, pale or dark, deep or shallow, with onion or without, cooked potatoes … Continue reading The Best Tortilla de Patatas?
Pot Roasted Pheasant
Pheasant is inexpensive and readily available in season (October until Feb). We used to get a brace or two from … Continue reading Pot Roasted Pheasant
Hay Caracoles!
Every year in April, our local bar, the Venta Pericon announces that “the snails have arrived”. This bar is acknowledged … Continue reading Hay Caracoles!