If ever there was a universal coffee maker, I think the moka pot fits the bill. It is also known as caffettiera ”coffee maker” or macchinetta del caffè ”small coffee machine”, or “Italian coffee pot.” For such a relatively simple devise it provokes a passionate response. I mean really, it is a stove. top. coffee maker. Thats...
In Valencia, along with the Flamenco, paella is king, all things citrus, fish and sea food galore. You get the idea, this is a land with plentiful options, and the resulting combinations increase exponentially. Given the bounty that exists due to its location, Valencian...
I found some at a spice market and was so intrigued I could not wait to give the bag a try. What made me curious was the relatively copious amount of moisture that was evident on the bag. I’d never seen “dried” peppers with...
When in Spain, nibble as the Spanish do – that’s my motto. I figure the locals are in the know and I’ve never been proven wrong, my theory has...
Actually each of these cities has multiple food markets, but these three markets were in a class of their own. What also made the visit interesting is that while...
Chocolate and churros. Churros and chocolate. I have to say I was a bit ambivalent about the combination, All that changed when I lanted in Madrid, and was told...
