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Really Too late to Eat?

Really Too late to Eat?

Jan 20, 2022 | General

One of the things that shocks most of the tourists when visiting Spain is how late we eat.   Spain’s normal lunch time is at 2:00pm. Most of our restaurants will not be open before 1:30pm. At night we sit at the table no earlier than 9:00pm. I know that going to... read more
The best churros in Spain

The best churros in Spain

Dec 8, 2021 | General

When in Spain you need to try churros. It is a humble fried dough topped with sugar, never cinnamon, that is the Mexican way, also good, but not the Spanish way.   It is said that churros were created by shepherds who spend long times isolated in the mountains... read more
The art of SOBREMESA

The art of SOBREMESA

Dec 1, 2021 | General

So, what on earth is a SOBREMESA? It literally means “on top of the table”. But what it really means, is about the tradition we have to talk over the lunch table after a big meal. This fun conversation can go up to 4 hours, or maybe until dinner time.   As you... read more
Jamon Serrano, Spain at its best

Jamon Serrano, Spain at its best

Nov 6, 2021 | General

Jamón (ham), is probably, not the first thing that pops in your brain when you think about Spanish food. You might think about PAELLA, or TAPAS, some people will think about WINE or SANGRIA. But trust in me, once you try our ham, you will be hooked for life.  ... read more
Truffle, the black gold

Truffle, the black gold

Jan 15, 2021 | General

If there is a mushroom that deserves to be in all history books, that should be the Truffle. We have records from the Mesopotamian Empire (3000 BCE) where the Sumerians would eat truffles. In Egypt, there are hieroglyphs talking about offering them to the Gods. Greeks... read more