The city of León in the north of Spain is among the few cities where tapas are offered for free with every purchased drink at the local bars. This makes León one of my favourite places on Earth, as I can hardly imagine a better way to spend an evening than by socializing with friends … Continue reading
When it comes to trying new food, I generally try to eat everything that is offered to me. During my very recent trip to China I did feel that I had to draw the line at congealed duck blood cooked in a hot-pot, however, that was really only because I had already tried pretty much … Continue reading
Summer is upon us, which means that the thermometer in Spain is rising steeply upwards. Particularly prone to bouts of intense heat is Spain’s Mediterranean coast, which gets hot wind from North Africa and where rain in very rare between June and August. To stay refreshed, Valencians wisely invented an ice-cold drink known as the … Continue reading
Forget cereals with milk or toast with butter. The Spanish have their own take on breakfast which often consists of fresh cheese know as mató. To sweeten things a little you can eat the cheese with a slice or two of quince jelly, also know in Spanish as membrillo. Membrillo fits into the category of … Continue reading
The olive tree is an ancient and mysterious plant whose origin is shrouded with many uncertainties. According to legend, Zeus found himself one day in need of a god to rule over the region of Attica. He, therefore, devised a contest and decided that he would entrust Attica to the god who would give the … Continue reading
The winter holiday season in Spain winds down on the 6th of January after two weeks of events and celebrations. After the children receive their presents on the morning of the three kings day, the family gets together to eat lunch. The main event of the lunch is a traditional dessert called the roscon de … Continue reading
Young or old, everyone in Spain seems to have a soft spot for what I would call Spain’s national chocolate-milk drink – Cola Cao. Although primarily a children’s drink, many adults in Spain also have Cola Cao for breakfast. And if they don’t, then they will at least be able to sing you the theme … Continue reading
I am a girl with a sweet tooth. I attribute this to the fact that my grandmother never missed an opportunity to bake me lots of delicious cakes and pastries when I was a child. When it comes to satisfying my cravings for sweet delights, Spain provides endless opportunities for indulgence. There is the caramel … Continue reading
Many people consider paella to be Spain’s national dish. Since I was introduced to Spain by natives and not as a typical tourist, I avoided eating my first paella in a tourist trap restaurant by Plaza Mayor, as typically done by most first-time visitors to Madrid. The first home cooked paella I tried was light, … Continue reading
Adjusting to different meal times is one of the things every newcomer to Spain has to do. Enjoying good food and socializing in Spain’s many tapas bars and cervecerias is a natural part of daily life here. Therefore, much more time during the day is dedicated to dining than in most other countries. Along with … Continue reading
Eva in Madrid 