Menorcan Aubergine Recipe – Inspired by My Magical Trips to Menorca
Menorca has cast a spell on me with its serene, low-key loveliness, rich history, and incredible local produce. This island’s culinary delights, crafted from the freshest ingredients, have become a personal obsession, and one dish, in particular, has stolen my heart: the humble yet extraordinary Menorcan stuffed aubergines. I first savoured this dish at Es […]
Lomo en Manteca: A Savoury Slice of Andalusian Tradition
Lomo en Manteca, literally translating to “pork loin in lard,” is a quintessential cured meat dish originating from the Andalusian regions of Málaga and Cádiz in southern Spain. This humble dish boasts a rich history and a simple, yet incredibly flavourful profile. Understanding the Essence: At its core, lomo en manteca is pork loin simmered […]
La Taberna Lomo en Manteca – a great new bar in Vejer.
A Slice of Heaven: La Taberna Lomo del Lomo en Manteca Showcases Vejer’s leading preserved delights Vejer just stole my heart (again!), and this time, it’s all thanks to a new tapas bar called Lomo en Manteca.Recently I’ve hung my head in despair when witnessing changes in Vejer de la Frontera such as people installing […]
Waitrose Magazine, September 2023
Where to celebrate International Sherry Week 2023
International Sherry Week 6th – 12th November 2023 Welcome to the 10th official year of the celebration of Sherry worldwide! This inspired initiative aims to bring greater recognition to the unique fortified wine of South Westerly Spain. Enjoyed the world over but produced in a small area of Andalucia known as the ‘Sherry Triangle’, this […]
Solemn Procession for Vejer’s Virgin de la Olivia, August 2023
Almadraba, May 2023
It’s always very moving and such a privilege to witness the lifting of an Almadraba trap off the coast of Costa de Luz. An early morning start from the port of Barbate is often required as the lifting is timed with the turn of the tide. This year we departed Barbate at 06.45. To appreciate […]
My Easter Sunday Cake, thanks to Waitrose
Baking cakes is my least favourite aspect of cooking. So when on a recent visit to London, the word FRIDGE CAKE, screamed out at me from the tall recipe card stand in Waitrose. The fact it contained dates and chocolate made me think – Moroccan kitchen. All that needed to be stashed into my suitcase […]
How to make an easy chicken tagine
A tagine is a name given to the lidded clay pot used in Moroccan kitchens. Traditionally it was used by the wandering Berbers. It was easy to strap the lid and base separately onto a camel. Then when camp was set up, the tagine pot was the cooking vessel used on open fires. It’s a […]
Getting to grips with Tangier
I love Tangier. On a clear day, I can see the north coast of Morocco, even from my bed. But from my roof terrace, my eyes always drift across the Strait of Gibraltar to the magical and mysterious land that is Morocco. Just a 25 minutes car ride from Vejer, lies the port of Tarifa, […]
