Lúas or Calamares
Among the huge variety of cephalopods available in the fish markets on the Costa de la Luz I have noticed … Continue reading Lúas or Calamares
Chipirones Fritos
I believe there to be at least 7 species of cephalopods available in the markets in in Cádiz. They are … Continue reading Chipirones Fritos
Almendritas – Little Almonds!
Almendritas are very small (not juvenile) cuttlefish (choquitos) that are usually griddled, whole and without being cleaned – the inky … Continue reading Almendritas – Little Almonds!
Rosary Ash
I would say that fresh goat’s cheese would not be my first choice. Surely they are all very similar to … Continue reading Rosary Ash
Tastes like …. never tasted before
My first visit to Spain was in 1972. A “package” holiday to Pineda de Mar on the Costa Maresme in … Continue reading Tastes like …. never tasted before
Azafrán de La Mancha
The best Spanish saffron is from La Mancha; we buy threads, not powder which can easily be adulterated. Saffron comes … Continue reading Azafrán de La Mancha
Puntillitas – Little Points!
Puntillitas are tiny ( not juvenile) Calamares. The next size down from Chipirones. They are usually served coated in “frying … Continue reading Puntillitas – Little Points!
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.
Pàjaro Pinto (la Taberna el Tio de la Tiza)
You have to eat outside in the plaza as there are no tables insude. We got there shortly after 9:00 … Continue reading Pàjaro Pinto (la Taberna el Tio de la Tiza)
Calamares Rellenos
Calamares are relatively inexpensive and can be prepared in many ways. I like them stuffed and braised. In this case … Continue reading Calamares Rellenos
de Tapeo, de Txikiteo
A typical San Sebastián flavour combination of caramelised onion, roasted green pepper and fresh goat’s cheese. I made these on … Continue reading de Tapeo, de Txikiteo
Parsley
This year the parsley has been really successful. So has the mint. For the last five years we have struggled … Continue reading Parsley
Almejas con Cebollas Caramelizadas
There are clams to be had from the beach in Conil and you will often see them being collected using … Continue reading Almejas con Cebollas Caramelizadas
Oxfordshire Cheese Revival – Bix
Another cheese from Rose Grimond and the team at Nettlebed Creamery. Bix is a soft, unpasteurised, triple cream cheese, named … Continue reading Oxfordshire Cheese Revival – Bix
Oxfordshire Cheese Revival – St Bartholomew
Rose Grimond started making cheese in January 2015 at the Nettlebed Creamery. Now in its second year, the Creamery is … Continue reading Oxfordshire Cheese Revival – St Bartholomew