Behind Every Plate: A Day with Insiders Madrid
The more immersed I become in the Spanish gastronomic world, the more interest I have in where food comes from, who makes it (or butchers it or cures it or…
Tapa Thursdays: Eating at a Guachinche on Tenerife
Julie's plan had only three itinerary stops on my only full-day on Tenerife: Rental car. Teide. Guachinche :) Eager not to ruin my own surprise, I refused to give into…
Tapa Thursdays: My Favorite Food Markets of 2013
As I grow more and more interested in food and its place within culture, I find it hard to resist visiting markets when I travel. When I went to China…
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…
A Cooking Day in Málaga: Preparing Spanish Dishes in Andalucía
Spain is a country that's easy to get lost in. I don't mean the culture or the romanticism - I mean, GPS systems are absolute crap, and it's easier to…
Picking Winter Fruit in Southern Spain
In the winter months, citrus fruits, figs, mushrooms and chestnuts are ripe and ready to be picked. Olive oil harvests begin, and crops like pumpkins, avocados and leeks begin to…