This Ruta De Sabores event would be one to attend, if we still lived in the region. Back when we lived in Freila and Cuevas Del Campo we used to go to Albox for an Indian, when we fancied a curry, it was a 45 minutes each way drive though,…
Category: Culinary Adventures
Spanish Cuisine and Recipes
Great Sangria Red Recipes & More
I’d seen on social media someone asking for ” sangria red recipes just like the locals make ” and I have to admit I did smile to myself. I know many people say that the Spanish don’t drink sangria, as it’s more of a tourist drink. Granted I have yet…
Culinary Adventures
Varkk Bar And Kitchen Chefs Menu
We wanted to try the Chefs Menu at Varkk Bar And Kitchen. so we booked a table and headed off for the 35 minute drive down there. We’ve been here before for their amazing Sunday lunch, which was our first ever visit way back, we’ve also more recently tried their…
Spanish Cuisine and Recipes
A Culinary Guide To Pintxos
There’s something uniquely charming about pintxos, the delightful tapas of the Basque Country. As a British expat who has embraced the Spanish way of life, you’ve likely found these bite-sized treats to be a highlight of your culinary adventures. They are not just food; they’re a social experience. You can…
A Taste Of Home
Tuck In Chippy For Proper Fish & Chips
After seeing advertising for Tuck In Chippy on Montebello, we had already added them to our list. It’s been a while since we had fish and chips out here, but as it was Friday and we were waiting to hear back from the specialist about one of our dogs, we…
Culinary Adventures
Catral Ruta De La Tapa 2024
Well, it’s Saturday 19th October, Sunny and 28 °C and we did the Ruta De la Tapa in Catral. We really enjoyed the route last year and this one follows on a couple of weeks after the Benijofar event, which we visited once again. So we’ll mark each of the…
Casual Eateries and Cafés
Menu Del Dia At L’escorxador
We were told about the l’escorxador restaurant by friends the other week who explained it’s a cheap and cheerful place to try, but it’s on an industrial estate.Now, we’ll let you into a little secret here, many of the great eateries are off the beaten track, out of the tourist…
Casual Eateries and Cafés
Tapas At Pintxos Ciudad Quesada
When people on Facebook have been looking for suggestions for local tapas places, the name Pintxos Ciudad Quesada is often mentioned. We have driven past here several times, but never stopped off, until today. So as we were in the car and just around the corner, we took the opportunity…
Casual Eateries and Cafés
Fetta Nera Friday Lunch
We popped down to Playa Flamenca on Friday and decided while we were down that way, we’d try Fetta Nera for lunch. I’ve often seen their social media posts, their menu and photos of their food, so it was on our list already.When we visit Gong, you have to walk…
Culinary Adventures
8th International Tapas Day Torrevieja
We decided at a last minute idea to attend the 8th International Tapas Day down the road in Torrevieja, for a couple of reasons basically. First of all was my sister was across visiting on holiday and she was going to miss out on the wonderful Benijofar Tapas Trail. The…