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
Spain
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
Watermelon steak from José Andrés
When we first tasted this at Cayman Cookout on Grand Cayman Island in the middle of … Watermelon steak from José AndrésRead more
Flying high with one of Spain’s top chefs
We give Iberia Airlines credit for hiring superchef Sergi Arola to create the menus for its … Flying high with one of Spain’s top chefsRead more
Having a blast at Las Fallas in Valencia
Valencia is beginning to rev up for Las Fallas, the festival of fires, fireworks, and managed … Having a blast at Las Fallas in ValenciaRead more
It’s saffron harvest time!
Growing saffron crocuses always seemed like a rather romantic undertaking–until we visited Consuegra, Spain during the … It’s saffron harvest time!Read more