May 05
4
What's the best gift a mother can get from her son or her daughter? A good tight hug, a poem write from deep within, a dedicated photograph... things that money cannot buy... in one word: LOVE. I felt like doing something for my mom besides the hug, the poem and the ...
Apr 24
10
Meat & poultry | Tapas bar | Traditional Spanish Recipes
Croquettes are the kids' favourites in every single Spanish house and I bet they are grown ups' too! It's such a delicious simple bite. Have them hot or cold or as a tapa with a glass of wine... any time and any way is good for Croquetas. These ones have a ...
Feb 11
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Yes dear friends!!! You have the opportunity to come to Spain for free now!!! This post is about the awesome Tarantas Recipe Contest and trip to Spain for the winner!!! So, if you are a food and wine lover, if you like cooking, if you live in America (any of ...
Nov 04
10
Rice & pasta | Traditional Spanish Recipes
Paella's basic recipe steps are always the same: High quality ingredients (doesn't mean they have to be expensive; just seasonal), a good sofrito, a flavourful and consistent fish/meat stock and love & patience :D. So, this time I'm presenting you this Paella with Iberian Pork Ribs! It's just too bad that those ...
Jul 05
0
Bread, pizza, quiches & sandwiches | Eggs
Have you ever weighed up an ostrich egg, would you like to know how it feels among your hands? Is the surface smooth or not? How could you break it if you want to cook it? How many people would feed? Would you like to know all about it?...
Nov 10
4
Charcuterie | Fish, seafood & shellfish | Tapas bar | Traditional Spanish Recipes
Sobrassada Stuffed Squid... the 3 S... like in Superb, Savory and Seasonal! Yes, it might look a bit scary, but this size of squid is far from making me swim faster. I would have more doubts if I bumped into one of those super large ones from deep deep inside the ...
Jan 31
7
The bases | Traditional Spanish Recipes
Here you have the Queen of the Catalan Sauces: Romesco! It's perfect for meat, fish, rice, pasta, potatoes, vegetables.... anything! This time of year is the right moment to prepare it because… It's Calçots time!!! In case you wonder what a Calçot or Calçotada is, follow this ...
Jun 21
1
Now that Summer is right by the corner... now that the swallows' shrieks fill the air, now that everybody is thinking about their next summer vacation... I want to ask you something: What do you carry with you when you go away on a Road trip? The space in the ...
Jan 19
16
Fish, seafood & shellfish | Rice & pasta
Sushi is such an harmonic, balanced, healthy, beautiful and amazing combination of elements! Please, Japanese readers and bloggers, forgive my impudence... I'm sure you prepare it better and you have the proper names for all its variations; I just can't help it: I fell in love with it, and I ...
Oct 10
22
Rice & pasta | Traditional Spanish Recipes
Please be alert woods and forests' inhabitants: gnomes, smurfs, elves, fairies... I'm a mushroom predator! Move from your houses and search for a comfortable corner somewhere else... It's time for mushrooms hunting!!! Not that I will be up at 5:00 o'clock on a Saturday morning and will put my boots ...