Tapas Tours in Spain – Meet my Foodie Friends

05-03-2013

Granada Tapa Tour in Spain

Since I began my blog in early 2012 I have met quite a few interesting people in Spain. This post is about some of the foodie folks I have come across in Andalusia and further afield. I hope that you aren’t hungry when you are…

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Princess Morayma – A captive in the Kingdom of Granada

02-22-2013

Mirador de Morayma Granada (3)

  This weekend I went out for lunch in the Albaicin in Granada Spain. I have been to the Mirador de Morayma many times. I lost count of the number of occasions.  Even so they managed to surprise me on this visit. After all those previous meals I realised I´d just…

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Vegetarian in Spain!

01-26-2013

TBEX Girona (51)

If you are vegetarian or vegan and visit Spain often or even live here.  Some of these tips should come in handy. Please be careful when ordering food in bars and restaurants. Stating that you are a vegetarian doesn’t always get the message across. Tuna…

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A Spanish Foodie glossary – Pintxos, Tapas & Raciones

09-13-2012

Tapa in Casa Puga Almeria

I have noticed some people refer to most kinds of Spanish food as Tapas. Not all Spanish food is tapas. They way food is served and the kind of dish determines it´s name. Whether it be Plato (dish) Racion (portion) Tapa (snack) Pintxo (food on a stick) or Montadito (food on bread) Tapas are snacks offered…

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Get your 5 a day – Fruit & vegetables abound in Spain

08-23-2012

Fresh cut fruit

Often I am asked why I moved to Spain. That isn´t the correct question to ask. The key is why I stayed here rather than what initially brought me here. There are quite a few reasons why I decided to stay in Spain rather than return to…

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Granada Lemonade – An Albaicin tradition

08-18-2012

Limonada Granadina

Earlier this Summer I was handed a wine glass with a refreshing spritzer style drink. Like a fruit punch with apple in it. I thought it was a lovely drink for summer but didn´t think to ask anything more about it. I was later told by…

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Puerto de Santa Maria, Cadiz – Wine cellar tour & day out

08-15-2012

Boats at Puerto de Sta Maria Cadiz

In May I took a short break to Cadiz. I was going to be there for 4 days and I quickly found out the selection of day trips that you can take at short distances away. The public transport from the city is excellent. We decided to…

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The Pilar del Toro Fountain & Plaza Nueva – The Centre of Granada

07-14-2012

Patio for coffee with water fountain

Plaza Nueva One of the most popular squares in Granada. This pleasant square sits beneath the Alhambra´s imposing Torre de la Vela. Linking the Paseo de los Tristes with the main streets of Gran Via and Calle Elvira. This square is often a place for meeting up…

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An English summer dessert – Apple Crumble

07-06-2012

Sweetened fruit - peaches and apples

Apple Crumble (or Fruit Crumble) I´ve been busy recently, not eating much at home, between travelling and eating out when I have finally managed to gather my thoughts back at home I´ve noticed that there is quite a bit of sad-looking fruit in my kitchen. Hmmm.…

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Hotel Food

06-19-2012

Risotto by Senzone Granada

I travel for work, for leisure, to visit family and friends to. There is nothing worse than arriving to the hotel after a long trip, tired from the hassle of airport security, faffing with your luggage or losing your way trying to get where you…

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