NOT ONLY a GASTRONOMIC BLOG BY ELENA FERNÁNDEZ

Cortijo los Aguilares: Malaga wine at its best

Cortijo de los Aguilares is a winery situated in Ronda near sierra de Grazalema in Malaga (Spain). Bibi garcia is the winemaker

Wine and food: basic rules and possible, impossible, and unexpected pairings

Does food need wine or does wine need food? Seeing the number of people that accompany their meals with water, beer, or diet coke in whatever restaurant around us, we should be convinced of the latter. Few beverages are so dependent on a complement, perfect or...

Almavid: organic wines in the heart of Spain

A few months ago, I visited Fenavin, the most important Spanish wine fair in the world. I have always liked Mentrida PDO wines, so I decided to stop and try Almavid, a small family winery located in Valmojado (Toledo) and one of the few of the PDO that produces 100%...

Lakasa by Cesar Martin: seasonal and personal cuisine

I have never seen a restaurant that more clearly reflects the personality of its creator. After a long career in the hospitality world, Cesar Martin shaped his dream, Lakasa, a decade ago. Now, he has reconfigured your way to understand Italian cuisine with Mola Pizza...

Casa Marcial: a gastronomic journey from sea to sky

It is said that in many experiences the journey is an especially important part. When you visit Casa Marcial, this trip becomes a fundamental part. The 25 minutes that separate Ribadesella, a coastal town in Asturias in the North of Spain from La Salgar become a...
Mushrooms time

Mushrooms time

Forests and meadows are filled with mushrooms in fall, ingredients that have invaded the kitchens in recent years. Haute cuisine is increasingly attracted by to the flavor, texture, color and aroma of these treasures of nature to create dishes or enhance other...

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Olive oil: the Spanish “liquid gold”

Olive oil: the Spanish “liquid gold”

The Spanish Ministry of Agriculture has launched a new edition of "The Spainish Award for Best Extra Virgin Olive Oil Campaign 2013-2014" . Participants have until December 17 to deliver the samples and participate in the contest . The objective is to give recognition...

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Torrezno, a tasty indulgence from the soul of Spain

Torrezno, a tasty indulgence from the soul of Spain

This snack is a typical Spanish tapa , especially in some inland areas. Torreznos are obtained from pork belly, marinated and once dried, cut into strips and fried in olive oil. The result is a very tasty and crunchy appetizer, just depending  on the way it...

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