Hummus
When I was working in Bloomsbury I would have lunch at Hummus Brothers most weeks. It would always be the … Continue reading Hummus
Month: April 2020
Grilled Spring Onions
Calçotada!!!!! Made some romesco sauce and grilled some scallions Calçot is a type of scallion. The calçot from Valls (Tarragona) … Continue reading Grilled Spring Onions
Split Pea Soup
This is an Inheritance Recipe from Valerie’s mum. Traditionally it would have been made as a by product of boiled … Continue reading Split Pea Soup
Roast Turkey
This Easter we bought a previously frozen, white-feathered, “traditionally reared” Turkey at half price from Wrens butchers in the Buttermarket. … Continue reading Roast Turkey
The Last Artichokes “Los Biznietos”
The last crop of artichokes from the plants on the allotment before we reorganise everything. We have a mix of … Continue reading The Last Artichokes “Los Biznietos”
Cachucho
Other alternatives to Pargo/Bocinegro, Urta. Following the success of the Mojarra we tried these Cachuchos, (Big-Eyed Sea Bream). Not so … Continue reading Cachucho
Mojarra
There are several cheaper alternatives to Pargo/Bocinegro or Urta in the Mercado de Abastos. Mojarra or Pagel (Two Banded Sea … Continue reading Mojarra
Cigalitas
We bought these in the Mercado de Abastos from Pescaderia Pintero. They were fished in the Golfo de Càdiz and … Continue reading Cigalitas
Argentinian Red Shrimp
In Mercadona these Argentinian Red Shrimp were marketed as Gambones Grandes. They are sold frozen or thawed. These are wild … Continue reading Argentinian Red Shrimp
Sardinas de Bota
I found these Salted Sardines in a round wooden box in the Mercado Central in Càdiz. They are known as … Continue reading Sardinas de Bota
Boquerones Gratis
When we were buying Acedías from Pescaderia Pintero the other day we were offered some free Boquerones. Valerie had given … Continue reading Boquerones Gratis
Weever Fish
We found the xabyros (Greater Weever Fish) in the Mercado San Martin in San Sebastián. Known as Arañas (spiders) in … Continue reading Weever Fish
The First Artichokes- “Los Cimeros”
This year the first artichokes (Alcauciles) are very early – late January rather than mid February. The flowers of the … Continue reading The First Artichokes- “Los Cimeros”
Gallo del Norte
These are Megrim Sole ( Gallo ) in Mercado San Martin in San Sebastián . In the Uk they are … Continue reading Gallo del Norte
Suela
Suela (Klein’s Sole) in the Mercado de Abastos in Conil. Also known as Lenguado de Piedra, Lenguado de Porreo, Lenguado … Continue reading Suela