It's been rather a long time since my last post and you might think I´ve stopped cooking. But no, on the contrary, like most people this past year, I … [Read more...]
Quick Pickled Vegetables
A while back I posted a really great recipe for quick pickled cucumbers, one you can make and eat in the same day. And the good news is that I've … [Read more...]
Crunchy Quick Pickled Cucumber
Versión en español. Pulse Aquí I love pickled cucumbers, especially when they are crisp and crunchy. They take me back to the "new green" pickles of … [Read more...]
The truth about…Olive Oil
Most people move to Spain for the sun and the wine, but me, I'm here for the olive oil. I know olive oil comes up in just about all my … [Read more...]
Black Garlic and all things umami
I obviously don't read many food blogs since there are all sorts of new things going on in the food world that I know nothing about. This … [Read more...]
Caper Berries Andaluz
"The best capers I've ever eaten," says my friend Elina. "You've got to try them" And so it is that she fixes me up to meet Antonio, from a … [Read more...]
The Best Homemade Olives
Green Olives cured in olive oil It's that time of year again when the days are getting shorter, the nights are getting cooler, and the trees are … [Read more...]
Harissa and Figs
Dried Figs and Spicy Harissa The laundry on my rooftop dries in about half an hour. The hot winds whip and crack the sheets and in no time … [Read more...]
Sun Drying Tomatoes
Sun Dried Tomatoes dried in the sun Now this So easy and So wonderful. All you need is tomatoes and some consecutive days of dry air and sun. Ok, I … [Read more...]
Moroccan Style Black Olives
When I told my mother in law that I had just made 10 kg of olives she was a bit shocked. What on earth are you going to do with them all? she asked. … [Read more...]
Preserved Lemons
A comment following the previous entry suggested I post some recipes. I don't really intend this to be a recipe blog but there is just one I'd like to … [Read more...]
Harvest – Olives and Nuts
Back in Spain after two weeks in London. Went straight to the market to see what was new and was delighted to see the new crop of olives ready … [Read more...]