When you’re locked inside a house with nothing to do, make focaccia. I’m pretty sure Jane Austen was the first to say that. Even if she wasn’t, it’s damn good advice. And it’s advice worth taking in these times of quarantine, when we’re all staying …
There’s one thing I am certain of in life. When it’s February in Seville, I’m making strawberry gazpacho! This is the peak of strawberry season in southern Spain, when the fruit is at its ripest, juiciest, and most delicious. Spain is the world’s biggest producer …
I fell in love last month. I was at a calçotada, a Catalonian festival where you eat a ridiculous amount of calçots. “What are calçots?” you ask. Surprisingly, they’re onions. I say surprisingly because it’s weird to think of Catalans throwing a party where they …
Let’s face it: There’s nothing more Spanish than the tortilla española, Spain’s classic potato omelette. It’s even in the country’s flag! (It’s what the yellow stands for) It’s simple, tasty, and only uses the most classic of Spanish ingredients—potatoes, eggs, and high-quality olive oil. Sure, there …
I wasn’t prepared for how much cold soup people eat in southern Spain. It’s everywhere! There are so many different kinds of soups here, too. Aside from the famous gazpacho, you also have cold soups based on almonds (check out my ajoblanco recipe if that …