A week of cooking, wine, and Andalusia, as seen through the eyes of a recent guest for Annie B’s 7 day Culinary Classic Cooking Course, April 2026
There are moments when a guest captures the experience here with me more perfectly than I ever could… and this is one of them. I never quite know how to describe what a week here feels like, so thank you Carol for your thoughtful words. It’s never just about the cooking, or the wine — […]
Spanish Quiz Questions, May 2020
Manni & Annie’s Big Fat Spanish Quiz, May 2020 My very good friend Manni Coe is an expert on all aspects of Spanish culture and history. Using his vast knowledge and contacts, he runs wonderful tours in Andalucia as well as the rest of Spain through his company Toma & Coe. He covers a side of […]
Life in Lockdown, Spain 2020
De-escalation of Lockdown in Spain, May 2020 As of today, 11 May 2020, Vejer and the province of Cadiz along with 51% of the population of Spain can now experience the greatest freedom of movement since 14th March 2020. We move into Phase 1 of the de-escalation of lockdown in Spain. What do we now […]
Andalucian Fish Stew
Living close to the coast in the province of Cadiz in SW Andalucia, we are never short of two things, plenty of freshly caught delicious fish and an abundance of sunshine. However, as winter draws in and the days get cooler, the food I cook becomes warmer and richer, and my fish stew is a […]
Spanish Ajo Blanco – Almond & Garlic Gazpacho
Discover Ajo Blanco, Andalusia’s refreshing almond and garlic gazpacho. This traditional Spanish summer soup is simple to make and deliciously cooling. This style of chilled raw soup is totally energising on a hot day – especially when served alongside a copa of equally chilled Fino! Normally the word GAZPACHO refers to the well known tomato […]
Day 2. Almeria, Andalucia….The Deliciousness Continues
The Deliciousness Continues… Almeria, Eastern Andalucia Touring Andalucia’s eastern region with Tasty Andalucia Day 2. Location Almeria. Tomato Tuesday! We spend a morning touring the agricultural production of Clisol in Almeria We journeyed east along the Costa del Sol to Almeria, internationally famous for its tomatoes and plastic greenhouses you can see from outer space. […]
Day 1. Malaga, Andalucia… The Deliciousness of Eastern Andalucia
The Deliciousness of Eastern Andalucia Introduction and day 1 of my tour of Andalucia’s eastern region with Tasty Andalucia Why is Andalucia so special? Andalucia, one of the most spectacular lands on earth, captured my heart and my taste buds many years ago. It’s filled with glorious landscapes, mountains, forests and beaches. It oozes deliciousness […]
The Best Beaches in Cadiz Province. Now updated for 2021
The Best Beaches in the Cadiz Province This blog post has been freshly updated for summer 2021 (you can read the original “Best beaches in Cadiz” post here) and now includes additional information on each beach including; new cafes (chiringuitos), restaurants, facilities and activities, plus I’ve added an additional beach! Welcome to my guide to […]
Seville, 10 Reasons Why You Should Go Now
Known for its flamenco and tapas, the southern Spanish city of Seville is much more than spotty swirling skirts and pretty picture-postcard scenes. Cutting-edge cuisine, world-class art and intriguing Moorish architecture make for the ultimate all-in-one city destination. 1. Small Plates, Big Taste Whether you want a traditional joint with barrel-tables, serving tortilla (Spanish omelette) […]
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 […]