Note: This is a reprint from Valentine's Day, 2008. I didn't get my act together in time to participate in Mele Cotte's Cucina d'Amore this year, but I wanted to share this recipe, again, as it makes a lovely dinner for two… As to our Valentine's story, well, it did have a happy ending! The weekly update will be tomorrow. Mon mari often complains that I never forget anything and, … 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 →
The idea of staying in a 'state-owned' hotel never had much appeal to me….visions of early 'eastern-block' square, concrete architecture with tiny, glass-block windows, faded linoleum, and drippy faucets (cold water only) were conjured in my mind. I'll pass, I thought. Since I left university I have insisted on some basic comforts whilst traveling: running hot water and bathrooms (loos) with actual toilets (rather than a nice, ceramic hole in … Continue reading →
