Annie B’s New Year’s Eve Quiz
I don’t play games at any other time of the year but when my family and I get together over the Christmas period we do. This year it was my turn to put together a quiz and of course my chosen topic was Spanish food, […]
Curing your Olives at Home
Olives – the best in the world – made by you I love olives! Fino and olives are a marriage made in heaven – I struggle to enjoy one without the other. Glistening green crunchy olives are served to you in practically every bar here alongside your wine, beer and Sherry. It’s a lunchtime and […]
Sherryfest
For all of you who are in and around NYC or Toronto at the beginning of October, check out the Sherryfest website. Some of my favourite Sherries are heading your way to be sipped at tastings, dinners and events. Get there if you can to absorb the magic of Sherry. One sniff and you will […]
Vejer de la Frontera – a small town with a lot to shout about
Check out this map of Spain!! Vejer de la Frontera – A little town makes a big impression in the The Independent and Lonely Planet, Gourmet Guide to Spain, April 2013. Such a cool little town that I'm proud to be part of. I've compared Vejer to Ludlow, UK before now – an out of […]
Which Sherry is Susan Sarandon
I noticed in Paula MacLean's fabulous Sherry blog the other day a wonderful picture of the fab actress Susan Sarandon sharing a yummy looking bottle of Sherry with a friend. But which Sherry is it? It looks like Oloroso is written on the bottle but the glasses look as if they are glistening with […]
Vejer – a perfect place to celebrate
Annie B has teamed up with Casa Amaro www.casaamaro.com to create a unique and unforgettable experience for a truly epicurious group celebration. Imagine, 5 days and 4 nights of Spanish cooking classes, Sherry tasting, tapas crawls, Vejer dining experiences, market visits, a rooftop Paella party plus a charming traditional patio home all to yourselves! What […]
Cooking in Spain goes Eating in Barbate
I have Spanish friends in Madrid whose opinion on food and wine I trust. Their gems of gastronomic wisdom have always opened my eyes to some gourmet delights of Spain that I maybe wouldn’t otherwise appreciate. The latest of these gems came from a recent trip they made to this area a few weeks ago. […]
Cooking in Spain – only the green beans today
I love the month of June in Vejer. June and September are probably my favourite months. The weather is glorious, brilliant bright sunshine, the bluest of skies and a cooling breeze. There’s always a cooling breeze high on the hilltop. Guests often walk into the coolness of Casa Alegre and say ”Thank goodness you have […]
Annie B’s House Red Wine
It’s ready! A delicious blend of Tempranillo, Syrah & Merlot from the wonderful Ute at Etu – Vino. Ute tends her vines and makes delicious organic wines in the hills opposite Vejer in a charming area called Patria. Her vineyard and bodega are in the most beautiful location, nestled in the pastures of Patria, commanding […]
Cooking Holidays in Spain
I was asked recently to write an article about Cooking Holidays in Spain. What can I say about Cooking Holidays in Spain and not be biased about Vejer? Cooking holidays in Spain are not just all about cooking and nowhere appreciates that more than Andalucía. Cooking holidays in Spain are as much about eating, drinking, […]
