Tapas Tuesday: Roscón de Reyes, or the Spanish Twist on King’s Cake
The Epiphany is one of my most beloved Spanish Christmas traditions. Not only does it extend my holidays by a few days, but the Cabalgata parade means that candy literally…
The Anatomy of a Cesta de Navidad
When my very first cesta de navidad arrived, wrapped up in cellophane and emblazoned with Corte Inglés publicity, I excitedly ripped open the top of the box and dug out…
Seville Snapshots: The Cabalgata de los Reyes Magos in Triana
If you've ever dreamed of candy rain (circa the Candy Coated Raindrops song from the 90s), you have a date with destiny on January 6th: The Cabalgata de los Reyes…
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…
Seville Snapshots: Christmas Lights in Seville
Seville is the type of gal who doesn't really need to get gussied up - she's stunning enough on her own. But La Hispalense (she even has a fancy name)…
Seville Snapshot: The Cabalgata de los Reyes Magos
Not too many years ago, I asked my high school students what the Reyes Magos had brought them. In the midst of a financial crisis, I was shocked to hear…