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Month: March 2018
Mercado de Maravillas in Madrid
If you want to visit Madrid, you should definitely visit the biggest market of Madrid, the “Mercado de Maravillas” in english “Market of Wonders”. Here you will find everything from vegetables, meat, fish, seafood, dried fruit, baked goods, bars, cheese, dairy products and much more on more than 8,000 m2 sales area. This behemoth is as well the largest municipal market in Europe. Cafes and stalls offer traditional fare such as tripe-based callos a la madrileña, often considered Madrid’s signature dish. Continue reading “Mercado de Maravillas in Madrid”
Chorizos en Vino
One of the most popular tapas specialties is the Chorizos en Vino, spicy sausage in wine. In almost every tapas bar you can enjoy this fine treat, this Spanish dish is as simple as they come and never fails to impress! Continue reading “Chorizos en Vino”
Sopa de Calabaza con Melon
A very tasty specialty, especially on hot summer days, is the Sopa de Calabaza con Melón in english pumpkin soup with melón. The soup is served cold like the Gazpacho Andaluz. Continue reading “Sopa de Calabaza con Melon”
Arroz al Horno
Arroz al horno is rice baked in the oven. It is a kind of paella and very popular in Spain especially in the Comunidad Valenciana. Continue reading “Arroz al Horno”
The Fallas begin in Denia
On May 3rd, the Fallas 2018 were officially opened in Denia. With an impressive show, all 12 Fallas from Denia were presented. The Fallas monuments can be admired from March 16th. Continue reading “The Fallas begin in Denia”
Gambas en Salsa de Ajo
Gambas en salsa de ajo are shrimp in delicious garlic sauce. This specialty is also offered in tapas bars. Again, there are different variants of preparation. Continue reading “Gambas en Salsa de Ajo”
The best paella rice
In the beautiful green Pego valley, amidst great mountain landscapes and the balmy Mediterranean climate, grows and matures, probably one of the best paella rice varieties in the world, the Bomba rice. Continue reading “The best paella rice”
Alioli (garlic mayonnaise)
Who does not know, the tasty garlic mayonnaise from Spain, the alioli (known aswel as all i oli or ajo aceite). Alioli can be served with many dishes such as meat, fish and vegetables specially with arroz a banda is delicious. I assure you that when you try a arroz a banda in Denia with this sauce, the rice wins and a lot. You can find it ready to buy everywhere but home-made taste much better! Continue reading “Alioli (garlic mayonnaise)”
Fabada Austuriana
The Fabada Austuriana is a delicious smoked bean stew. It comes, as the name says, from Asturias, a region in northern Spain on the Atlantic coast. Continue reading “Fabada Austuriana”