Welcome back to my little corner of the internet! During the weekend we went for a small day-trip, about an hour away from Madrid. We jumped on a train and went to Ávila. This small town is famous for the perfectly intact medieval town walls. Even though it was incredibly cold, we walked the whole… Continue reading A Day Trip to Ávila
Tag: Spanish
Spanish vegetables – Chickpeas and Chards
Welcome back to my little corner of the internet! Chikpeas are hands down my absolute favourite legume. As soon as I discovered this recipe, I needed to try it. Unfortunately, there was no spinach at the farmers' market, but an abundance of red chard. Thus, I made this incredibly easy recipe with chard. I believe… Continue reading Spanish vegetables – Chickpeas and Chards
Tortilla de patatas – a taste of Spain
Welcome back to my little corner of the internet! You've probably heard of tortilla, but do you know the Spanish tortilla? The Spanish tortilla is said to have been invented in Extremadura, a region of Spain close to the Portuguese border, in the 18th century. Potatoes had been introduced to Spain and Europe from the… Continue reading Tortilla de patatas – a taste of Spain
More Gazpacho (with Red Beets)
Welcome back to my little corner of the internet! It is getting warmer in Spain and I am giving in to my addiction to Gazpacho. So, here is another recipe, if you want. This time a dear friend of mine suggested I use red beets in my gazpacho. To be honest, I have mixed feelings… Continue reading More Gazpacho (with Red Beets)
Fresh Gazpacho with Strawberries
Welcome back to my little corner of the internet! The weather is getting warmer and my cravings are for summery foods. To be honest, I am all but a soup lover. It is not that I do not like soups, but somehow I hardly make any, nor do i really have any cravings for them.… Continue reading Fresh Gazpacho with Strawberries
