Annie – VEJERIEGA de ADOPCÍON, September 2013
Slow to blow her trumpet, Annie B was honoured by Vejer de la Frontera for the attention she has brought to the local cuisine. After a presentation by the Mayor of Vejer, a celebration of wine and tapas took place in La Casa del Cultura where local bars and restaurants brought in fabulous tapas to […]
Future generations of Spanish Chefs
Yesterday morning Annie B was invited to be part of the judging panel at a cooking competition at the Santa Isabel de Hunrgía bi-lingual school in Jerez. The brief to the pupils was ''dishes typical of English speaking countries' With over 100+ impressive entries – lots of cakes, cup cakes, scotch eggs, biscuits and jellies […]
Cooking Holidays in Spain – Divine seasonal salads
This yummy salad of Fresh Figs, Cabrales Blue Cheese, Walnuts & Bacon, fried and then pan de-glazed with PX Sherry, was the first thing I served to guests on a recent course. When at the end of the course we were discussing favourite dishes of the week – guests kept refering back to this spectacular […]
Pedro Ximenez – The best pudding wine in the world
An amazing Oasis Tart was made in class today. First we made the pastry shell and then after baking it blind, we filled it with a divine concoction of dried figs, moscatel raisins & dates, all soaked in PX Sherry, mixed with a creme friache & flaked almond custard. Served warm with even more creme […]
Cooking Holidays on Kilimanjaro
On my recent hike up Kilimanjaro, food and Sherry were the last things on my mind so it was an unexpected surprise to discover that our adaptable chef, Vampaya (Vampire – he had one very long tooth!) was able to produce such yummy delights off his camp stove. We indulged in delicious twice daily soups […]
Anchovies in Andalucía
Delicious Anchovies are consummed on a daily basis in Vejer. They are known as Boquerones, Boquerones en Vinagre when pickled, Boquerones Fritos when fried and Anchoas when salted. Gareth Jones shares this great passion for this glistening little yummy fish. Read his article here.
Cooking Holidays in Spain
I was asked recently to write an article about Cooking Holidays in Spain. What can I say about Cooking Holidays in Spain and not be biased about Vejer? Cooking holidays in Spain are not just all about cooking and nowhere appreciates that more than Andalucía. Cooking holidays in Spain are as much about eating, drinking, […]
Annie B’s House Red Wine
It’s ready! A delicious blend of Tempranillo, Syrah & Merlot from the wonderful Ute at Etu – Vino. Ute tends her vines and makes delicious organic wines in the hills opposite Vejer in a charming area called Patria. Her vineyard and bodega are in the most beautiful location, nestled in the pastures of Patria, commanding […]
Cooking in Spain – only the green beans today
I love the month of June in Vejer. June and September are probably my favourite months. The weather is glorious, brilliant bright sunshine, the bluest of skies and a cooling breeze. There’s always a cooling breeze high on the hilltop. Guests often walk into the coolness of Casa Alegre and say ”Thank goodness you have […]
Cooking in Spain goes Eating in Barbate
I have Spanish friends in Madrid whose opinion on food and wine I trust. Their gems of gastronomic wisdom have always opened my eyes to some gourmet delights of Spain that I maybe wouldn’t otherwise appreciate. The latest of these gems came from a recent trip they made to this area a few weeks ago. […]
