On Pessoa, Portuguese Cuisine and Hidden Tastes: a Food Tour with Taste of Lisboa

The prolific Portuguese philosopher and writer Fernando Pessoa had no less than 80 heteronyms, facets of his personality re-imagined as thinkers and poets in his most notable works. And from…

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The Curious Case of Spanish Extra Virgin Olive Oil

"Passion and quality are at the heart of this venture. It's that simple." I sneezed, a clear sign that spring was about to settle onto Andalucía for a brief period…

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Desafío Eterno: Learning to Cook Spanish Food at the Mercado de Triana

I may have mastered the art of midday siestas, long lunches and dropping syllables, but Spanish cooking has always alluded me. Ask me to make a full turkey dinner or…

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Three Reasons Why Seville is a Foodie Haven

"So we're initially going to just be making plans for cervezas and tapas, correct?" One of my closest friends was just a few weeks away from his trip to Seville, and…

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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…

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