Visit David Saenz at La Melguiza in Madrid for a crash course in the superiority of saffron from La Mancha.
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2024 update on bringing food through US Customs
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Our modest addition to the Christmas cookie canon
A plate of Christmas cookies isn’t the same without some form of shortbread cookie. We love … Our modest addition to the Christmas cookie canonRead more
San Marzano DOP tomatoes to the rescue
When our garden was hit with the first killing frost (and four inches of snow) on … San Marzano DOP tomatoes to the rescueRead more
Brilliant Sancerre boosts saffron & roasted-squash pizza
We have to admit that we prefer good Sancerre to the New World versions of Sauvignon … Brilliant Sancerre boosts saffron & roasted-squash pizzaRead more
Relicatessen: heavenly products for earthly delights
Relicatessen in Barcelona solved a problem for us. When we’re in Spain for any extended period, … Relicatessen: heavenly products for earthly delightsRead more
One more rave for 1,000 Foods
When Mimi Sheraton published 1,000 Foods to Eat Before You Die: A Food Lover’s Life List … One more rave for <em>1,000 Foods</em>Read more
Spanish orange & almond tart for Christmas
Last year for the holiday season we made saffron shortbread cookies, and we were feeling bad … Spanish orange & almond tart for ChristmasRead more
Saffron shortbread cookies for festive season
Peggy Regan of Salon de Té le Gryphon D’Or (www.gryphondor.com) in Montreal is the absolute mistress … Saffron shortbread cookies for festive seasonRead more