Grey Gurnard
I regularly comment on how difficult it is to buy fish here in Thame. Waitrose on a Friday can be … Continue reading Grey Gurnard
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More Sopa de Ajo
We have just returned from a wedding in Sheffield. We had a great time but I ate too much and … Continue reading More Sopa de Ajo
Sardinas Asadas
Just arrived in Conil. After a walk along the beach and quick swim in the Atlantic we purchased some spanking … Continue reading Sardinas Asadas
Gazpacho more Salmorejo
Mark next door offered to cook paella on Saturday night. We agreed to supply the rest of the meal. We … Continue reading Gazpacho more Salmorejo
Pan con Tomate 2
It was a strange revelation that my preparation of pan con tomate was closer to a bruschetta. It prompted me … Continue reading Pan con Tomate 2
Pan con Tomate
We were having supper with our neighbours in Thame. They are great hispanophiles and and we got to discussing the … Continue reading Pan con Tomate
Rhubarb Chutney
We are rebooting the allotment this year so we will have only a few crops whilst we replan the planting. … Continue reading Rhubarb Chutney
Ostras Rizadas
Recently I was surprised to discover that my 13-year old, Spanish god-daughter, Monica loves raw Oysters when she “demanded” them … Continue reading Ostras Rizadas
English Asparagus
Waitrose have begun stocking the first batches of English asparagus; grown in polytunnels or glasshouses The traditional start of the … Continue reading English Asparagus
Acedías
Acedías or Lenguadillos (Wedge Soles) are found in the estuaries of the rivers which empty into the Bahía. They are … Continue reading Acedías
Corvina
Also known as Stone bass or meagre it looks like a giant angry sea bass. Not a relative but a … Continue reading Corvina
The First of its Kind … Queso De Cabra Azul – Andazul
Master cheesemaker Ana Isabel Rosado Pérez from Paterna opened the Andazul dairy in August 2014. She says that she doesn’t want to … Continue reading The First of its Kind … Queso De Cabra Azul – Andazul
Brunswick Blue
Brunswick Blue is a result of further maturing of Beenleigh Blue by Neal’s Yard. After 10 weeks the cheese has … Continue reading Brunswick Blue
2 North Parade
On our way to Summertown we dropped by North Parade. The produce store at No. 2 had been to Neals … Continue reading 2 North Parade
Cangrejo Real
The Cangrejo Real or Shamefaced crab or Box crab or Cajeta or Pellizco can be purchased in the Mercado Central … Continue reading Cangrejo Real