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. […]
A Dozen Reasons why Vejer is a Very Lovely Place to Live
1. The Weather Here we are on the 23rd January, sitting in the sun in shirt sleeves. 2. The Views From everywhere in Vejer you get a different perspective of the town, the countryside and the Straits of Gibraltar, glorious glorious views. Even from my bed I can see the church, an Almadraba trap (when […]
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 […]
Five of the Best Small Hotels in Andalucia
When it comes to hotels, it’s probably fair to say that Andalucia’s not great at full-blown, international class luxury. But then neither does it need to be when what it isgood at is so much more interesting: charming family-run places. This quick pick of places to stay in southern Spain is a long way short […]
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 […]
A delicious dilemma
Back in the sunshine of Vejer following 2 weeks of toast, butter, marmalade, cakes, chocolate biscuits, salt & vinegar crisps –I made my up mind that action had to be taken. Hello fruit, vegetables, chicken and less Sherry! I opened the creaky door to a beautiful sunny day filled with crisp clear air – spring […]
Kumquats
Kumquats are not a typical fruit of Vejer but when Roger and Sara appeared with armfuls of them the other day I realised that maybe they are, or at least could be. After initial enthusiasm and excitement, scratching the skins and eating a few (YUM) – what was I going to do with so many […]
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 […]
Sun-kissed Spanish Strawberries
It’s always such a pleasure to return to Vejer when the winter sunshine has encouraged red and juicy strawberries to glow with a shimmery and dewy EAT ME appearance. In Spanish there is a wonderful saying ”Que Buena Pinta” which means ”what a great look”! Paco my butcher will use the same expression when slicing […]
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 […]
