When we first tasted this at Cayman Cookout on Grand Cayman Island in the middle of … Watermelon steak from José AndrésRead more
Spain
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
Making patatas a la Riojana at home
We don’t feel too bad messing around a little with tradition to make this dish with … Making patatas a la Riojana at homeRead more
Sustenance for the long walk to Santiago de Compostela
Full disclosure first: We did NOT walk one of the pilgrimage routes to Santiago de Compostela, … Sustenance for the long walk to Santiago de CompostelaRead more
Super Bowl arroz con pollo
We were surprised to read recently that Super Bowl Sunday is the second biggest eating holiday … Super Bowl arroz con polloRead more
Making paella Valenciana at home
Paella must be popular worldwide, judging by the recipe we received from the proprietor of Ceramicas … Making paella Valenciana at homeRead more
Shopping in Valencia for paella tools and ingredients
After tasting paella at La Pepica (see previous post) , we were able to identify the … Shopping in Valencia for paella tools and ingredientsRead more
La Pepica: the mother church of paella in Valencia
When Valencianos say that they are "going to the beach," they usually mean Playa de Malvarossa, … La Pepica: the mother church of paella in ValenciaRead more