Where to Eat & Drink in Cadiz: Top 10 Definitive Guide

The oldest city in Western Europe, Cadiz juts into the Atlantic Ocean on a narrow strip of the Costa de la Luz, the ‘Coast of Light’ just outside the Sherry Triangle in southern Spain. This exposure to sea, sunlight, Sherry and distinct lack of space leaves the ancient port sun-bleached, warm, and largely preserved since […]

The Best Cheese Biscuits Recipe – EVER!

Best ever cheese biscuits

THE BEST EVER RECIPE FOR CHEESE BISCUITS MADE WITH CHORIZO, MANCHEGO & ALMOND For years I’ve been searching for an incredible cheese biscuit recipe, and I believe I’ve found the best one ever! This recipe is adapted from a recipe in Waitrose Magazine. Ever since my Granny Manson introduced me to the finer delights of […]

Gourmet capital of Spain 2022: SANLÚCAR DE BARRAMEDA

Ale Muchada in his Palomino vineyard in Sanlucar de Barrameda

CELEBRATING SANLÚCAR DE BARRAMEDA IN 2022 GASTRONOMIC PRAISE FOR SANLUCAR DE BARRAMEDA    It was only a matter of time before, Sanlúcar de Barrameda was given the dazzling recognition it deserves. SANLÚCAR DE BARRAMEDA – MORE THAN JUST MANZANILLA The Gourmet capital of Spain 2022 is SANLÚCAR DE BARRAMEDA !  This historic seaside town, only 50 […]

Burnt Basque Cheesecake – a perfect summer dessert

Burnt Basque Cheesecake

BURNT BASQUE CHEESECAKE   If you’re looking for a fast and fabulous dessert for your summer entertaining, look no further than my version of the Burnt Basque Cheesecake. Whilst many of my foodie friends were into sourdough during lockdown, I was obsessed with this legendary crustless baked cheesecake. Originally from the pinxto bar of La […]

A Sherry Podcast – with Annie B

It was a huge pleasure to be a guest of charming Paul Burge on his When in Spain  Sherry podcast back in September 2020. We chatted all things Sherry as well as our shared love of Spain. Our session attracted reviews such as this; “Paul, I thoroughly enjoyed your Sherry podcast episode with Annie B. […]

Delicious Magazine, August 2020

Delicious Magazine, August 2020

The Place I Long To Go Back To So delighted to be included in Delicious Magazine, August 2020 in a feature called “The Place I Long To Go Back To” by Les Dunn. Les really gets what makes this area such a gourmet paradise. I live here, and I still can’t get enough of it! […]

Delicious Vejer re-opens after lockdown

Corredera 55, Vejer

  Delicious new ideas for eating in Vejer. ‘I am out there seeking all that my tastebuds have missed. And discovering new delicious delights too. If you’re wondering where to eat in Vejer comfortably post lock down, here’s my first suggestion. First up was a visit to Corredera 55 What did I eat? Have you […]

Sherry Bread Recipe

Sherry bread

My Delicious Sherry Bread Recipe Whoever said that Sherry isn’t for breakfast hasn’t yet tried my Sherry bread recipe! Lightly toasted and served with sweet tomatoes doused in gutsy extra virgin olive oil, makes for a delicious Sherry-infused breakfast. It was inspired by a cooking class I attended in Corfu last summer when we were […]

Romesco Sauce

Fish with Romesco Sauce

Romesco Sauce Recipe – a Spanish classic This has to be one of my all-time favourite Spanish sauces. To have a Romesco Sauce recipe up your sleeve will serve you well. It’s not only extremely delicious but also it can lift most dishes onto a different level. A jar of Romesco will last in your […]

Spanish Quiz Questions, May 2020

Spanish Quiz Night

Manni & Annie’s Big Fat Spanish Quiz, May 2020 My very good friend Manni Coe is an expert on all aspects of Spanish culture and history. Using his vast knowledge and contacts, he runs wonderful tours in Andalucia as well as the rest of Spain through his company Toma & Coe. He covers a side of […]