Sherry: The Beginner’s Guide to One of Spain’s Greatest Wines
My Beginners Guide to Sherry If this article has sparked your curiosity about Sherry, why not come and experience it for yourself?Join me on my 4-night Jerez Culinary Capital 2026 Tour, starting 1 June, and discover the extraordinary food, wine and culture of this remarkable city. Click HERE to find out more. ‘What is Sherry? […]
Healthy Tuna Salad Recipe with Egg & Olives
In Spain we’re blessed with an abundant supply of top quality tinned tuna in olive oil. It is also extremely affordable and forms part of the daily diet. More often than not, any house salad here will feature some juicy chunks of tinned tuna. In every single bar in Vejer, one of the most popular […]
Love Chorizo? Then you will love this fabulous Chorizo & Chestnut Soup
Chorizo & chestnut soup was always one of my favourites, even long before I discovered Vejer and the exceptional chorizo Iberico of Paco Melero, my butcher, here in Vejer. It had a lot going for it because not only was it easily made, it was always incredibly popular. I would serve it as part of […]
Jamón Ibérico – A Guide to Everything You Need to Know
Jamón Ibérico is one of the most exclusive and sought-after charcuteries in the world. However it can be confusing when presented with the various Spanish Jamón options. So I’ve put together a guide to help you understand more about what you’re eating, where it comes from, how it’s produced and where you should be buying […]
Pestiños – A Sweet Treat for Cadiz Carnival
One of the things I love most about living in Vejer is that this corner of Andalucia has so much to offer throughout the year. Residents of Cadiz spend all year preparing for the city’s Carnival – held annually in February/March and centred on Shrove Tuesday. It’s a riot of colour, music and fun, and […]
Vejer in the Press… Again
Celebrity chefs on both sides of the Atlantic are loving all that’s delicious in Vejer de la Frontera. Both the September issues of Jamie’s magazine and the USA’s Food & Wine have been singing the praises of the town’s gastro credentials. Jamie featured it as “An Endless Summer” destination and Annie B’s Spanish Kitchen as a […]
Exclusive Discount from The Fish Society
If you’ve been inspired by my Almadraba blog and Bar 44’s fantastic mojama recipe, you’ll need to get your hands on some of the delicious air-dried tuna that’s the hero of that dish. When you visit Vejer or come to one of my courses, you can pop to any of the local shops or markets […]
Mouth-watering Mojama Tuna Recipe from Bar 44
With centuries of tuna fishing comes real expertise in the preparation, cooking and preservation of the fish. Local specialists such as Herpac (Herpac.com) in Barbate, the tuna capital of the Costa de la Luz in southern Andalucia, sell the most fabulous tuna treats. Preserved in oil or pork fat, they’re sometimes smoked or canned, or in […]
Brindisa Hamper Prize Draw
While tuna dominates my fishy world in April and May, there’s one tiny fish which has my heart all year round – the humble anchovy. These are enjoyed in my kitchen in a number of different, equally delicious, ways: fresh, pickled in oil or vinegar (as in the pic above), fried (boquerones fritos) or preserved in […]
Dia de Andalucia Meets Shrove Tuesday on a Plate
I am not a fan of pancakes. Whether they’re served warm with butter and jam or swimming in butter and Cointreau, they just never appeal. The thought of a crepe filled with chicken or prawns in a creamy sauce leaves me feeling cold. In fact, the only pancakes that I really do love are duck […]
