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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Tortilla de Pepi: Spanish Omelette Recipe
How to make the perfect tortilla is a hotly contested subject in Vejer – everyone has a different opinion on the matter. I’ve been working with Pepi since I started Annie B’s Spanish Kitchen, however, and her family Spanish omelette recipe is a thing of rare, simple beauty. Ingredients You will need: 3 x large […]
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 […]
Chickpea, Orange & Mint Salad Recipe
Got a jar of chickpeas that’s been knocking around your cupboard for ages? Convert them into a delicious, healthy and easy to make dish with my chickpea, orange and mint salad recipe… Ingredients You will need: 1 orange 400g tin chickpeas, rinsed and drained 100g feta cheese, broken into chunks 1 small bunch mint, chopped […]
Divine Fresh Fig (or Pear or Mango) Salad Recipe with Walnuts, Bacon & Blue Cheese
This yummy fresh fig salad with Cabrales blue cheese, walnuts and 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 referring back to this spectacular salad […]
Albondigas Recipe: Spanish Chorizo & Pork Meatballs with Sherried Tomato Sauce
At this time of year, this simple, warming meatball recipe is sure to please everyone. Known in Spanish as ‘albondigas’ my take on this classic dish, which blends minced pork and chorizo, makes for a great supper dish, part of a tapas spread or as canapés with drinks… Ingredients You will need: 300 grams each […]