Tapa Thursday: A Field Guide to Spanish Christmas Treats
Two weeks ago, I couldn't find the aisle that is home to eggs and milk in my local supermarket. I walked in circles, desperate to locate what was needed for…
Visiting Estepa: More Than Just Mantecados
I sometimes confused Estepona, a beach destination on the Costa del Sol, with Estepa, a town nuzzled up to a hill at the far reaches of the Seville province. During…
Tapa Thursdays: Mantecados de Estepa and the Despensa de Palacio
"¡Pero si los mantecados no engordan! Put a few more in your purse already!" Javi stole a glance at the four estepeñas attending to the Sunday morning crowd as he…