We were in Los Montesinos and decided to try somewhere new and chose Bar Graciela. Oh wow, what a pleasant find this proved to be. A proper Spanish bar, reminding us of when we lived in a traditional, Spanish village back in Cuevas. There was no other language being spoken…
Category: Spanish Cuisine and Recipes
Spanish Cuisine and Recipes
Bar Charly Los Montesinos Tapas
A little late posting this, it was still in draft mode, sorry for this. A few days on from the Ruta De La Tapa Los Montesinos 2025 event, we are back in town and today we decided to have a drink and tapas at Bar Charly Los Montesinos. This is…
Spanish Cuisine and Recipes
The Delightful Café el Badulake Algorfa
We popped into Algorfa today, the farmacia on the main road was showing it was 40c as we drove past. I walked up to Café el Badulake in the square, next to the town hall, while Soph did a couple of chores in the town. This was one of the…
Spanish Cuisine and Recipes
A Guide To Popular Types Of Fish In Spain
A Proper Guide to Spanish Fish: Beyond the Tourist Menu A Dave In Spain Culinary Investigation diving into the popular types of fish in Spain, how to cook them and more. Right, let’s talk about fish in Spain – and I don’t mean the sad, battered thing you’ll find at…
Casual Eateries and Cafés
Casa Pepe Dolores Excellent Value Lunch
We called into Casa Pepe Dolores for lunch and was blown away at just how good this place is especially the value for money. I think we have tried a couple of times, but they had been closed, so it was great to get here to try the food. This…
Casual Eateries and Cafés
Algorfa Restaurants Visit Part One
Several times now, Soph and I have been into town here, often stopping off for a quick coffee or a beer and never got around to doing a write up. So today we visited several Algorfa restaurants that we’d not been to previously. I have to say it was quite…
Spanish Cuisine and Recipes
Facts About Spanish Pork
The Spanish pork industry is a cornerstone of the nation’s agricultural sector, representing over 40% of final livestock production. It encompasses approximately 86,500 farms and 2,600 processors, with production primarily concentrated in Catalonia, Aragon, and Castile & Leon. This is a staple meat here in Spain and is actually very…
Spanish Cuisine and Recipes
All About The Berenjena
When we lived down in the Granada region, one of my favourite tapas dishes was the delicious Spanish Berenjenas Fritas con Miel. There was nothing better than sitting in the sun in Cuevas or Baza and enjoying a refreshing drink while eating this wonderful tapas dish. “Berenjena” in Spanish translates…
Spanish Cuisine and Recipes
Dulce De Membrillo: Spanish Quince Paste
Dulce de Membrillo is a cherished Spanish delicacy crafted from quince, sugar, and lemon juice. Its unique sweet-tart flavour and vibrant sunset hue make it a standout addition to any table. With origins tracing back to ancient times, quinces undergo a remarkable transformation when cooked, shifting from their natural hard…
Spanish Cuisine and Recipes
A Guide To The Types Of Spanish Cheese
A cheesy adventure here as we talk about the different types of Spanish cheese. I do like cheese, my pretense is for a cheese board to finish a meal over a sweet dessert. Wash this down paired with a nice glass of Port and I’m a happy chap. Spain is…