Seville Snapshots: When in Rome…
I have to admit that Seville has been less-than-inspiring lately. Between the master's and work, plus rainy weather and holing up with a recently-returned Novio, I've barely even been in…
Tapa Thursdays: The Mercado de San Miguel, Madrid
When I came to Spain to study, my first meal was far from memorable - a slop of mayonnaise, potatoes and nothing else discernable. I was convinced that I didn't…
Tapa Thursdays: Eating (and drinking) La Rioja
When it came to the last region of Spain left to visit, I didn't have to do much planning: I was in La Rioja, Spain's wine country, and I was…
Tapas Thursdays: Ensaladilla Rusa
My first meal in Spain was less than memorable: Aurora muttered something as she schlepped a large bowl of something in front of us. "Cat, quick! tell her I'm allergic…
Lasaña de Carrillada with mashed potatoes at Barajas 20
Tapa Thursdays: Carillada (Braised Pig Cheek)
When I say I've eaten every part of the pig, I seriously am not joking. While my family is more about beef and chicken than pork, having a partner whose…
Tapa Thursdays: Huesos de Santos
As a self-confessed Halloweenie, I love things spooky, from cemeteries to haunted houses. Lucky for me, Spain celebrates a national holiday, Día de Todos los Santos, or All Saint's Day,…