by Sharon | May 19, 2018 | Botanicals, cocktails, cocktails of the world, Foods of Spain, gin, gin & tonic, gin cocktails, Gin Tonic, high fructose corn syrup, small plates, Spain, tapas
I’m so excited to be heading to Spain soon for my long-awaited vacay. Of course I’m anticipating chowing down on tapas or pintxos (depending on what part of Spain I am in), sangria, and some great Spanish wines. But all I’ve been reading about...
by Sharon | May 10, 2013 | cocktails, dim sum, Foods of Spain, happy hour, mezes, small bites, small plates, steamed dumplings, tapas, Uncategorized, yakitori
Those little small bites, they’re popping up everywhere! Tapas in Spain, Cantonese dim sum, yakitori in Japan, Greek meze. These small bites have been around for generations. Such a great way to be introduced to a culture’s food. Perfect with a glass of...
by Sharon | Oct 29, 2012 | expensive spices, Foods of Spain, french cooking, moroccan food, organic foods, organic saffron, paella, saffron, Spanish Paella
As the most expensive spice in the world, you may wonder if saffron is worth it, and you might wonder what it tastes like. Given its price tag, up to $2700 per pound, you may assume it’s sweet ambrosia. In fact, saffron is somewhat bitter, but its flavor is also...
by Sharon | Aug 1, 2012 | african cocktails, Bisteeya, cocktail of the month, cote du rhone, dawa cocktail, Foods of Spain, moroccan food, Santa Maria style tri tip, sardines, shu mai, smoked salmon, steamed dumplings, tri tip
How do you celebrate the Olympics? Or do you? My family so looks forward to when the Olympics come around, winter or summer sports, doesn’t matter. We grab our Olympic mugs, resplendent with Sam the Eagle, that we picked up when the Games hit L.A. in 1984, and...
by Sharon | Jul 27, 2012 | Flan, Foods of Spain, mise en place, organic foods, paella, Real foods, Spanish Paella
SPAIN . . . Flamenco music and dance; bullfights; lots of sunshine. Spain’s history is reflected in Moorish palaces, crumbling castles, Roman ruins, Gothic and Renaissance cathedrals and sleek architecture. Fragrant and savory...
