A lifetime of encounters with Spain.
Posted in Migas, Un Sabor de España on Aug 25th, 2011
Yesterday a wonderful gentleman from Spain came to our store especially to get some of our great firm lentils from Asturias along with some morcilla black sausage. In the course of a fascinating conversation about his homeland he shared a recipe from his grandmother
Posted in Amigos, Corners of Spain, Fairs, Feasts and Fiestas, Migas, Reflections on Spain, Tesoros, Un Sabor de España on Sep 15th, 2010
This book is a collection of some of the most interesting essays on this blog, which I have extensively edited, and included many pictures.
Posted in Migas on May 27th, 2010
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Gold: Wild Pure Delicious by Vital Choice, Holiday 2009
Silver Medal: La Tienda – The Best of Spain, Holiday 2009
Silver: Uno Alla Volta, Holiday 2009
This two part video is an excellent presentation prepared by my friend Han de Roos who provides La Tienda with Can Solivera Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Wild Olive Oil by Can Solivera and the exquisite Can Solivera Extra Virgin Olive Oil Soap.
Posted in Corners of Spain, Fairs, Feasts and Fiestas, Migas on Jan 11th, 2010
Three dates you might keep in mind if you are planning a trip to Spain in 2010
Posted in Migas on Dec 20th, 2009
Spain’s first state lottery was created by King Charles III in 1763. The singing kids, known as the “niños de San Ildefonso,” have been drawing and intoning the winning numbers since 1771. They are students of San Ildefonso, an orphans’ school founded in Madrid in 1543.
Primetime news on Dec. 22 will dedicate a good part of their airtime to show images of winners jumping and crying in happiness, showering themselves with cava, Spanish sparkling wine. Next morning, the El Gordo number and the photo of the pair of San Ildefonso kids who sang it will be the headlines in the media. For most Spaniards at home, in cafeterias and the office, it will be “health day” — “We didn’t win the lottery, but good health is what matters.”
Posted in Migas, Reflections on Spain on Dec 18th, 2009
‘Spaniard’ comes for the French Espanyard when referring to a person from Spain, which is fine. The term was bastardized by the British, in particular the navy, when referring to their Spanish galleon combatants, in particular in the context ” dirty Spaniard’.
For those in the know, it is a derogatory term, no different than those used to identify various ethnic and religious identities throughout the world.
Posted in Migas on Dec 8th, 2009
I know the food world is filled with superlatives, so that, regrettably, they words lose their meaning. Nevertheless, I will use one now. I believe our Villajos Manchego is the best Manchego available in North America and quite possible anywhere in the world.
Together with their friend the cheese master Beni, Antonio Villajos and his brother produce consistently award winning Manchego cheeses, which are only known by connoisseurs due to the tiny scale of their family operation.
Posted in Migas on Oct 26th, 2009
Good flight times, and roomier Seats JFK to MAD next May — in time for the Feria del Caballo in Jerez de Frontera? Check out the early arrival time when returning from Madrid. It gives you much of the day to adjust. The seats sound better than usual, but I’ll believe it when I sit in it, if you know what I mean. I am afraid the days of pleasant relaxing travel are long gone. But at least this looks as if it is an attractive option.
Posted in Migas on Oct 23rd, 2009
The Society of Spain Admiral Pedro Menendez Awards 2009, Washington DC
