Few things are as quite as confusing as the wonderful array of crustaceans available in southern … A prawn by any other nameRead more
Spain
What a great thing to do with an egg!
We’ve been lucky enough to visit Sevilla’s Taberna del Alabardero every few years over the last … What a great thing to do with an egg!Read more
One tapa with the entire taste of Spain
While all the tourists are milling around the Mezquita and the Alcázar in Córdoba, the Córdobans … One tapa with the entire taste of SpainRead more
Casablanca puts a deft twist on tortilla española
In 2005, Tomás and Antonio Casablanca opened Bodeguita Casablanca on a busy little corner near the … Casablanca puts a deft twist on tortilla españolaRead more
Sea salt from Costa Brava brings home tastes of Spain
When we shop for groceries overseas, we like to bring home salt. We never realized how … Sea salt from Costa Brava brings home tastes of SpainRead more
Where to eat in Barcelona: Mercat Princesa
Tucked into an out-of-the-way corner of El Born in Barcelona, Mercat Princesa {www.mercatprincesa.com) is the food … Where to eat in Barcelona: Mercat PrincesaRead more
Tortilla española at both ends of the day
Few dishes are as versatile as the potato omelet served in Spain. Consisting of little but … Tortilla española at both ends of the dayRead more
Portugal: wines from the edge of Europe
Having just spent a week popping around some of the wine regions of Portugal, I’m struck … Portugal: wines from the edge of EuropeRead more
Everyday squid in Basque country
Those of us who aren’t Basque have a hard time imagining just how well they eat. … Everyday squid in Basque countryRead more
Basque treats: angulas for Christmas
Nothing says Christmas in Basque country like a nice plate of angulas, i.e., baby eels, also … Basque treats: angulas for ChristmasRead more