Vinos de Albariza: A New Chapter for Jerez
Wines we drank on the recent Annie B Tour of Jerez Why are some of the world’s most influential wine producers investing in Jerez?Having spent years introducing visitors to the wines of Jerez, it’s fascinating to see international attention returning to the vineyards themselves. For centuries, the chalk-white albariza soils have produced the grapes behind […]
Sardine & Spinach Pate – a delicious oldie but goldie
Tinned fish is having a moment at last! Here in Spain, though, it has always been a premium product. People give each other beautiful tins of prime tuna, sardines and other seafood as special gifts. Just ask my sister! Sardine & Spinach Pâté has always been one of my favourite tapas to serve with drinks, […]
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
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 […]
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’ […]
Day 4. Jaen, Andalucia… An Extra Delicious Farewell
An Extra Delicious Farewell… Jaen, Eastern Andalucia Touring Andalucia’s eastern region with Tasty Andalucia Day 4. Location Jaen. Extra Oil Thursday EVOO, VOO & OO – the humble olive, a key ingredient of the Mediterranean diet and one of Spain’s biggest exports The olive is one of the 3 core food plants in the Mediterranean diet, […]
Day 3. Granada, Andalucia… Yet More Deliciousness
Day 3. Yet More Deliciousness… Granada, Eastern Andalucia Touring Andalucia’s eastern region with Tasty Andalucia Day 3. Location Granada. Cheese & Wine Wednesday Traveling through spectacular countryside to an artisan cheese producer, with a touching history Driving north-east towards Granada through breathtaking landscapes we stop in Guadix to visit Quesos De Leyva. Our host was […]
Day 2. Almeria, Andalucia….The Deliciousness Continues
The Deliciousness Continues… Almeria, Eastern Andalucia Touring Andalucia’s eastern region with Tasty Andalucia Day 2. Location Almeria. Tomato Tuesday! We spend a morning touring the agricultural production of Clisol in Almeria We journeyed east along the Costa del Sol to Almeria, internationally famous for its tomatoes and plastic greenhouses you can see from outer space. […]
