Spanish Quiz Questions, May 2020
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 […]
Life in Lockdown, Spain 2020
De-escalation of Lockdown in Spain, May 2020 As of today, 11 May 2020, Vejer and the province of Cadiz along with 51% of the population of Spain can now experience the greatest freedom of movement since 14th March 2020. We move into Phase 1 of the de-escalation of lockdown in Spain. What do we now […]
Cinco de Mayo Mexican Layered Dip
My Cinco de Mayo Mexican Layered Dip Cinco de Mayo (fifth of May) is the perfect time to make this delicious Mexican layered dip that’s been part of my repertoire since my early catering days in London. It was inspired by an American client of mine and has always been loved by everyone. No cooking […]
My Morocco Travel Tips
Welcome to Morocco Morocco is an onslaught for the senses – mysterious, enchanting, colourful, and delicious. I have toured across his lands many times. With each and every visit there are always new treasures that tantalise my appetite for more. My Latest Moroccan Expedition The experience I shared with a group of adventurous […]
Andalucian Fish Stew
Living close to the coast in the province of Cadiz in SW Andalucia, we are never short of two things, plenty of freshly caught delicious fish and an abundance of sunshine. However, as winter draws in and the days get cooler, the food I cook becomes warmer and richer, and my fish stew is a […]
Ronda – My Travel Guide
I stayed in Catalonia Hotel which is not really my style as it’s a chain and modern but the views from the 3rd-floor room over the bull ring were fabulous and I would stay again. Breakfast was an additional 17€ per person and it’s much more fun to head out to enjoy ‘tostada con tomate’ […]
Spanish Ajo Blanco – Almond & Garlic Gazpacho
Discover Ajo Blanco, Andalusia’s refreshing almond and garlic gazpacho. This traditional Spanish summer soup is simple to make and deliciously cooling. This style of chilled raw soup is totally energising on a hot day – especially when served alongside a copa of equally chilled Fino! Normally the word GAZPACHO refers to the well known tomato […]
Blue Fin Tuna Facts – The Spring Almadraba in South West Spain
BLUE FIN TUNA & ALMADRABA FACTS The Almadraba is an ancient method of catching the migrating Blue Fin Tuna off the coast of SW Spain. It was devised thousands of years ago by the Phoenicians using an elaborate maze of nets held in place by huge anchors. Lasting approximately 6 weeks from the end of […]
Delicious Tuna & Potato Salad Recipe
The simplest ingredients can make the best Spanish dishes – and what could be better than a filling, nutritious and delicious tuna and potato salad dressed with the finest (Andalucian, naturally) extra virgin olive oil and Sherry vinegar? This is a complete meal in itself, and is the perfect picnic dish for lunch on one of […]
Annie B’s Alternative Christmas Cake Recipe
My Alternative Christmas Cake The festive season is upon us, and with it, inevitably, Christmas cake. If the traditional British Christmas cake just isn’t for you, why not give my alternative Spanish recipe a try this year? A wedge of this fabulous tart, served with a glass of Cream Sherry (trust me – Harveys Bristol […]
