Atún Encebollado
Atún encebollado is a traditional tuna stew from the Province of Cádiz. It consists of a large amount of sliced … Continue reading Atún Encebollado
Month: June 2018
Basil
I have never seen Basil (Albahaca) used in Spain except in Italian restaurants. It is sold for its medicinal properties. … Continue reading Basil
Guindillas – the Ibarra Prawn
I am used to eating Guindillas or Piparras pickled so I was surprised to see them served fried. We were … Continue reading Guindillas – the Ibarra Prawn
Courgette Flowers
We have been growing courgettes for 7 years. They are prolific and we hardly keep up with them; they often … Continue reading Courgette Flowers
Pimientos de Padrón
In Conil you can buy green peppers specially for frying. They have thin skin which is essential. The narrow and … Continue reading Pimientos de Padrón
Pulpo
I really like Octopus and I will always order Pulpo a la Gallega (Pulpo a Feira) when my dining companions … Continue reading Pulpo
Bacon from Heaven
Tocino de Cielo is a dessert made from egg yolks and sugar. It translates literally as lard (bacon) from heaven. … Continue reading Bacon from Heaven
Lúas or Calamares
Among the huge variety of cephalopods available in the fish markets on the Costa de la Luz I have noticed … Continue reading Lúas or Calamares
Chipirones Fritos
I believe there to be at least 7 species of cephalopods available in the markets in in Cádiz. They are … Continue reading Chipirones Fritos
Almendritas – Little Almonds!
Almendritas are very small (not juvenile) cuttlefish (choquitos) that are usually griddled, whole and without being cleaned – the inky … Continue reading Almendritas – Little Almonds!
Rosary Ash
I would say that fresh goat’s cheese would not be my first choice. Surely they are all very similar to … Continue reading Rosary Ash