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
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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
Conversation with a Peruvian Waitress
I went to a Peruvian restaurant in Madrid recently, and this happened… Waitress: [To Latin Friend] Dile al gringo que esta salsa es muy picante, pero que no
Finally, it’s almost Holy Week
One of the great things about Spanish life is the absurd number of public holidays. But this year, due to the complex calculations involved in determining when Ash
Spanish Red Wine Regions: Rioja, Ribera del Duero and Valdepeñas
Looking for info on the Spanish red wine regions? You’re in the right place. Today I’m going to talk about a topic which is important for all of
Support your local casquería
Are you supporting your local casquería? Maybe you should. A lot of people have probably never spent any time at a casquería – the shop where they sell
3 things I know for sure about cooking
I’m sort of an amateur cook. But I’m pretty good… Here are 3 things I know about cooking: 1. Don’t wear your good pants if you’ll be frying
El Pardo – walking in Madrid, good restaurants, and more
Here’s a fun fact you probably didn’t know: over 25% of the area within Madrid’s city limits is a nature reserve. Here’s another one: we have one of
The Great Horse Meat Controversy Continues
A couple of years ago, I made this ridiculous video about how to make a horse steak. Horse meat is good, and I didn’t think much of it.
Moroccan Butchers
I just got back from the Moroccan butcher, who took the time to explain to me, in some detail, the preparation and eventual flavour of grilled bull testicles.
