I’m often asked if I will accept articles on my blog and when I think they have merit, I do. This is one: Fine dining shouldn’t be something that only happens at restaurants. Going out to eat can really take a toll on your bank account. A good way to save money is to cook more at home and spend fewer nights out at restaurants and eateries. But even cooking … Continue reading →
We had a wee dinner party Friday evening. So what does mon mari do early Friday morning, knowing that I had a list 10 miles long of things to do? He rents a jackhammer for the day. But that story is for tomorrow. Today's story is the dinner party. We haven't done a lot of entertaining here, what with being a construction site and all, but there comes a time … Continue reading →
Spain has long, hot summers. Spain also has lots of really cheap wine of all colors. I once had a Spanish friend explain to me that she refused to spend more than 1.50 euros (less than $2.00) on a bottle of red wine because her children (adult) were into the awful, but popular, habit of pouring that American plague, Coca Cola, into it. She was actually being rather nice about it. The cheapest bottle of … Continue reading →
Go directly to Recipe Spain is hot! It may be cool in winter and can be cold and snowy in the mountains (great ski resorts!), but for most of the year it is hot and the Spanish food reflects this. It also reflects the abundant variety of fruits and vegetables grown everywhere. One often finds some sort of vegetable as a first course: giant green or white Asparagus served with … Continue reading →
Go directly to recipe Spain has long, hot summers. Spain also has lots of really cheap wine of all colors. I once had a Spanish friend explain to me that she refused to spend more than 1.50 euros (less than $2.00) on a bottle of red wine because her children (adult) were into the awful, but popular, habit of pouring that American plague, Coca Cola, into it. She was actually … Continue reading →
