The treasure of the deep
Catalonia, the Basque country and Cantabria are regions renowned for their excellent salt-packed anchovy fillets. These narrow fillets taste of the finest sea-salt; they are juicy and completely free…
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A noble grain
The only way to get a risotto that is both al dente and creamy is to use Carnaroli rice, from the plains of the River Po. The key to the preparation is simple – you have to stir, and stir, and…
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History of coffee
Every morning shortly after sunrise, Sa’id Ahmad walks through the winding alleyways of the old city of Sana’a to open up his little shop. When he gets there, he puts water on an old kerosene…
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Raise your spirits!
Chocolate, or more precisely cocoa, raises your spirits. The Dominicans already knew this in the middle ages, which is why they declared it a sin to eat sweets and burned cocoa plants as the devil’s…
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Simple food. Slow Food
Milan is one of the strongholds of Slow Food, a movement that focuses on the simplest of pleasures, the culture of eating well, and the preservation of the best products. At the Latteria on Via San…
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Christmas Cooking
Many people follow a tradition for their meals on Christmas Eve, while others fancy trying something new for a change. The following post contain three recipe ideas for the festive season. They have…
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Small pleasures by the ria
Any day is a good day to unwind from Bilbao’s busy pace taking a walk along the ría, the estuary of the Nervión river that runs through the city, and let our gaze trace the outlines of…
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Ouef au miroir
Molecular gastronomer Hervé This-Benkhard has been fascinated by chemistry ever since he was a child, and has written several books on cookery and its scientific principles. He is also scientific…
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The fig: power and versatility combined
A culinary rendez vous with the fig. Already in ancient times, the Olympians trained for months in order to achieve the glory of a laurel wreath that marked the pinnacle of their careers. They also…
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Southern flavor
The coast of Málaga has countless spots where you can enjoy its cuisine and its people. The sense of humor, the hospitality, and the warmth of the malagueños allow visitors to experience all the…
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