Portuguese Quince Marmelada

You might mistakenly think that these pear-like fruits are going mouldy, as Quince are covered in a bizarre greyish fluff whilst growing. Quince turn from dark green to a light green and eventually… Continue reading →

Tapas

Tapas O Tapas, the fantastic Spanish nibble, the variety, the deliciousness and the sheer volume of tapas makes it a quintessential part of Spanish culture and identity.  Sure you can get tapas anywhere… Continue reading →

Chickpea Lentil & Beetroot Vegan Burger

I love a good veggie burger, after not eating meat for over twenty years, I know what makes a great meat free burger.  It is really difficult to get meat alternatives here in… Continue reading →

How to Preserve Olives

It was fun in January to pick any olives we had and take a car boot full to a next village to have them separated from any unwanted leaves and weighed (see post… Continue reading →

Spanish Style Tomatoes for Breakfast- Pa amb Tomaquet

Pa am Tomaquet is origionally a Catalan dish and has spread throughout Spain to the point where any breakfast establishment we have been to has Pan con Tomate or similar (Bread with tomato)… Continue reading →

Walnuts

Of all the nuts walnuts are one of my favourites. The fruit and veg stalls in the local indoor markets in Portugal sold several varieties; one particular stall holder used to squeeze them… Continue reading →

Slow Cooker Spiced Mirabelle Plum Chutney

The Mirabelle plum is a French speciality but it grows in Spain and the UK too. This type of plum is small, oval, yellow and deliciously sweet. They are great when just picked… Continue reading →

Fig & Nut Energy Bars

These are a great snack, breakfast, elevenses, lunch, after dinner, all of the above, any excuse to eat them really. Another put everything into the food processor recipe and with a short baking… Continue reading →

Fig and Nut Energy Cake Bar

Delicious fig and nut cake bars are full of energy and goodness. Great as a snack, breakfast, elevenses, lunch, after dinner, all of the above, any excuse to eat them really.  Another put… Continue reading →

Go Nuts! It’s Almond Pesto

Usually made with basil leaves and pine nuts, pesto is a simple but delicious combination of flavourful leaves, oily nuts, hard cheese, olive oil, garlic, salt and lemon juice; any ingredients meeting this… Continue reading →