When we visit a new place we love to try the local food, and the best way to do this is in bars and restaurants away from the usual tourist areas. Now we know more Spanish and have lived here for a while we don’t mind wandering away from the tourist hotspots to find a…
Easter, or Semana Santa, in Spain is quite a different celebration than in the UK. We noticed that Christmas is so much less commercialised here, and Easter seems to be the same. Though of course there is certain food eaten during Semana Santa. Semana Santa (Holy Week) is much more about the religious aspect of…
If you’re new to Spain, or missing Spain and fancy having a Spanish night at home, trying different Spanish dishes is a great idea. If you have kids, finding something they’ll eat without complaining can be difficult, but there are lots of child-friendly Spanish tapas you can try. Spain is as famous for its tapas…
I read a blog a few weeks back about 40 countries rated by their cuisines. Britain sadly was disappointingly low on this list, Spain however was higher up, and will typically feature in any foodie top ten list. Spanish food is quite rustic, nutritious, and delicious – we’ve really enjoyed going out and trying as…
When you move to Spain you need to get used to Spanish food, which is something we’ve found very easy! Paella has always been one of my all-time favourite dishes, even more so now we’re living in Spain. However, knowing how to cook a great Spanish Paella is a different matter and can be tricky…
