An analogy: if aliens existed and found their way down to earth and ended up landing in a hospital ward, it would be fair to assume that they would report back home that “everybody here is ill”, and the rest of their mates would head off in search of another planet ….
I use this in [...]
Is Spain Too British?
March 4th, 2010Spanish Style Fried Eggs
March 3rd, 2010I love a fried egg, and since living in Spain have come to love the way they tend to cook them over here. Now I know you may well think that a fried egg is well, just a fried egg, but look at the one below and tell me it doesn’t look tempting, and a [...]
Jamón de Trevélez
March 2nd, 2010Jamón de Trevélez comes from the southern slopes of Sierra Nevada in the Granada Alpujarra area, and is cured under the “Designation of Origin Trévelez.
The claim is that the unique environmental conditions in Sierra Nevada and the microclimate around Trevélez, combined with the traditional methods of curing ham make this one of the most exquisite [...]
Boffard Reserva
March 2nd, 2010Queso Boffard Reserva is a cheese made from raw sheep’s milk prepared by the traditional method know as pastoralists and involves taking the raw milk, straining with a cotton cloth and rubbing with extra virgin olive oil, before leaving to mature for up to a year in the cellar.
The result is an intense, distinct and [...]
Costa Almeria Living: Local Politics
February 25th, 2010I was in a bar the other day. Don’t be surprised by that, it happens a lot. I am a creative person, I need my inspirations! One day I will publish my 12 Steps to Creativity Programme.Was a very pleasant bar, nice glass of red wine, very pleasant jamon tapas with fresh bread, and a [...]
A Good Night Out In Spain
February 25th, 2010I wonder sometimes if the Spanish like it when we expats say something is “typically Spanish”, I mean is anything typically anything, do we know the country and culture well enough to use the word accurately, does it have a negative connotation? I mean let’s be honest the phrase “see those people on holiday over [...]
Typically Spanish: Eating Habits In Spain
February 19th, 2010One of the most frequent questions I get asked through the site (http://alife-inspain.com) and from English people, either on holiday here in Spain or thinking of buying a property in Spain, is: “How do you adapt to eating so late in Spain?”
In answering this I think it is important to understand a little about the [...]
Sin Alcohol In Spain
February 17th, 2010I have just completed my 20th consecutive January (Sin Alcohol) and have concluded that without doubt it is easier not to drink in Spain than it is in the UK, which is a surprise in many ways given how prevalent alcohol is in the day to day culture of Spain.
Without question the Spanish drink [...]
Revuelto de Huevos, Cebolla y Morcilla
February 10th, 2010I recently had the pleasure of trying this amazing tapas Revuelto de Huevos, Cebolla y Morcilla at the restaurant Felipe San Bernabe in Mojacar.
It was a double pleasure as not only did I find a new favourite tapas, but I also learnt a little more about living in Spain, and the culture of the Spanish, [...]
Tapas Booming In Recession
February 6th, 2010The National Tasting Association has announced that despite, or probably because, of the recession in Spain people living in Spain are eating more tapas than ever before, as they cut down on eating meals out.
Head of The National Tasting Association José Manuel Escorial, says that ‘the future of eating out lies in tapas’, or its [...]
Spanish Wine: Did You Know
January 23rd, 2010Spain is known for its wines all over the world, and drinking wine in Spain is an everyday occurrence for many, but did you know that in Andalucia, where Jerez and Málaga are renowned for their wines:
Nobody actually knows when they first introduced wine to Spain. It was certainly popular by the times the Romans [...]
Almería Menú del Día
January 13th, 2010After the AUAN Protest March on Monday David suggested we grabbed a Menú del Día in Almería which sounded like a good plan to me as I am a big fan of the Menú del Día, and as David had a specific restaurant in mind that he has used before I was more than happy [...]
Moscow Ballet In El Ejido
January 6th, 2010I went for a bit of culture on Saturday night with a friend to the theatre in El Ejido. For the second year running the Moscow Ballet were performing, this time ‘Cascanueces’ – The Nutcracker Suite, a Christmas favourite.
The performance was not quite up to the pomp of my past visits to Covent Garden, with [...]
Diá de Los Reyes
January 6th, 2010Also known as The Epiphany today is Three Kings Day (Diá de Los Reyes) across Spain, and formally draws to a close the Christmas season (12th night so make sure you have your Christmas decorations down by midnight!)
Last night the children will traditionally have received their Christmas presents across Spain, although in reality more and [...]
Happy New Year
December 31st, 2009Happy New Year. Whatever you are doing, wherever you are doing it have a good and safe one!
Nochevieja in Spain as with most celebrations and festivals is very much a family event, celebrated at home with friends and family over a meal made up of good quality food and drink. At midnight it is [...]
Table For 2 In Spain
December 15th, 2009Had a really nice lunch earlier with Sands. Has been far too long since we just went out the two of us for a nice meal and a chat.
As we sat there though one thing was really noticeable, the restaurants don’t really set that many tables up for just two people, which is a strong [...]
