Sopa de ajo, which is Spanish for garlic soup, really is the peasant bowl of Iberian penicillin. It may even cure the common cold.
Madrid
Finca La Beata shows Bobal at its meatiest
Regular readers know we’ve been doing a survey of Bobal wines from the Utiel Requena region … Finca La Beata shows Bobal at its meatiestRead more
Strolling through Madrid’s food culture
A quick scan of guidebooks and the web usually reveals the most famous and trendy eating … Strolling through Madrid’s food cultureRead more
New book stimulates an appetite for Spain
Pat’s new book, 100 Places in Spain Every Woman Should Go, has just been published by … New book stimulates an appetite for SpainRead more
Sherry takes back the bar
When we were in Madrid in October, we were happy to see that the Tío Pepe … Sherry takes back the barRead more
Casa Patas for flamenco and food
We almost always advise travelers in Spain who want to catch a flamenco show to skip … Casa Patas for flamenco and foodRead more
San Antón: Madrid’s best market makeover
Madrid has been renovating and updating its historic fresh food markets in recent years, starting with … San Antón: Madrid’s best market makeoverRead more
Off to Spain. Again.
Readers who’ve been following us for a while know that we have a special love for … Off to Spain. Again.Read more
Chocolate around the clock in Madrid
Chocolate seems to have its “day” several times a year, with October 28 being named as … Chocolate around the clock in MadridRead more
Watermelon gazpacho around the world
It’s finally watermelon season in our part of the world, which gives us an excuse to … Watermelon gazpacho around the worldRead more