Thinking of making a paella this weekend? Considering adding some chorizo to that paella? “Burn, heretic!” At least, that’s what a lot of Spanish people would say. I
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Embracing the Sprunch: why brunch in Madrid isn’t like the brunch back home
by Klara Nordström As a semi-hipster millennial with an appetite and an Instagram obsession – of course I brunch. While I would never describe myself as a ‘foodie’
A conversation between body and soul… or: Just eat the damn donut already!
Just listen to your body, they say. Well, I call bullshit. I’ve spoken with my body. Here’s what he says… Body: Bro. Get up. Soul: Nah… I’m comfortable
Cravin’ Asian? Ricardo Alexander of Tuk Tuk on Madrid’s restaurant revolution
By Natalia Diaz They say home is where the heart is, but I beg to differ – home is where the stomach is. I realized this the first
Madrid Overrated: 4 “classic” tourist traps and their cheaper, better alternatives
The old Madrid is going fast. And are we really going to miss it? Let’s be honest. Maybe, or maybe not. Last spring, we lost another historical landmark
Oreja de Cerdo: crispy, delicious pork ear is a Madrid specialty
In my life-long quest to find new delicious, nutritious and exotic Spanish foods, I one day stumbled upon oreja. That’s oreja de cerdo. Yes, it is, in fact
From roscón to turrón: a year in Spanish pastries
Dessert, anyone? Holy Week is just around the corner, and for many, that means torrijas. Spanish pastries might not be internationally famous, but they do offer a lot of
Mr Chorizo goes to Amsterdam – adventures in Europe’s frozen north
Well, I’m back from Amsterdam! Didn’t even notice I was gone? Ha! That’s what happens when you’re at the bottom of the blogosphere. You can go on vacation
Looking back on 10 years of life in Madrid
Have you noticed that suddenly everything around town is suddenly a “gastro” bar or some vintagey hipster café? Or even worse, a low-cost bar with the bucket of
A cada cerdo le llega su San Martín
Tomorrow is San Martin. The 11th of November. The traditional day for the slaughter of pigs all around the Mediterranean. There’s an expression about it in Spanish: a
