Mercadona shopper in Spain baffled after best before date printed on ‘houmous itself’ and not packaging "The date is printed on the houmous itself" 7 May, 2019 @ 18:10 Food & Drink·Lead
Costa del Sol restaurant Roman Oasis shuts down after 36 years in emotional farewell for British expats Over its four decades, The Roman Oasis attracted thousands of guests, with its quirky decor, fantastic food, and charming host Paul 1 May, 2019 @ 16:46 Food & Drink·Lead·Malaga
Spain’s parents SLAM school dinners as 94% say canteens ‘need improvement’ amid obesity epidemic The findings will make tough reading for schools, as just 24% of parents said that school dinners came with information about the ingredients used 1 May, 2019 @ 15:52 Food & Drink·Lead·National News
Spain’s fruit and veg facing biggest threat since Brexit thanks to host of pests and parasites Here we look across Spain for the fruit and veg most under threat from pests 28 Apr, 2019 @ 10:00 Food & Drink·Lead
HOLY CARACOLE: Why snails are slowly returning to Spain’s menus IF you thought snails were only a French thing, think again. Caracoles are a huge tradition in Spain, and Snail Season – mid-April to late 27 Apr, 2019 @ 16:57 Food & Drink·Lead
British expats and locals FUMING as celebrity chef Dani Garcia’s chiringuito gets go ahead on protected land in southern Spain According to campaigners, Valdevaqueros is one of Spain's last wild beaches and is part of a Special Conservation Area and Biosphere Reserve for birds 25 Apr, 2019 @ 12:16 Cadiz·Celebrity·Environment·Food & Drink·Lead
Max Beach will reopen on Spain’s Costa del Sol this week with new look and night time venue planned for summer It comes after the much-loved eatery at Playa Riviera on Mijas Costa was taken over by the Metro Group 16 Apr, 2019 @ 17:06 Business & Finance·Food & Drink·Lead·Malaga
New ‘miracle’ menu from Spain’s Roca brothers is for people who cannot taste The Rocas centred their project around chocolate, to help bring back memories for those who suffer with ‘dysgeusia’ 7 Apr, 2019 @ 13:56 Food & Drink·Lead
Spain has one of smallest number of food-related deaths in world It comes after it emerged in February that Spain is the world’s healthiest country, following analysis by Bloomberg 6 Apr, 2019 @ 11:00 Food & Drink·Lead
Marbella cheesecake crowned ‘best in Spain’ is made toasted on outside but ‘undercooked’ in middle “The secret of our cheesecake is in the delicious contrast between the toasted exterior and the creamy interior” 3 Apr, 2019 @ 11:43 Food & Drink·Lead·Malaga
British expat on Costa del Sol launches ‘Sunday roast tapa’ because she ‘loves a Sunday roast’ The recipe sees a Yorkshire pudding topped with carrots, stuffing, mashed potato and a meat of your choice, served with peas and gravy 1 Apr, 2019 @ 12:07 Food & Drink·Lead
WATCH: Spanish man breaks Guinness World Record for eating most hot dogs in three minutes Originally from Malaga, the new record-holder revealed his achievement was intended to be a ‘practice’ attempt, but he ended up doing it first time 28 Mar, 2019 @ 10:10 Food & Drink·Lead
After Dani Garcia’s shocking decision to close his three Michelin-starred restaurant, he now reveals the ‘farewell menu’ inspired by his mum Garcia’s new collection of food will see some of his most classic culinary creations brought together 24 Mar, 2019 @ 11:00 Food & Drink·Lead
BREXIT FOOD MAP: Which Spanish produce will be most affected when the UK leaves the EU? Waiting times at borders, import tariffs and working restrictions could all see the inflow of Spanish food and drink into Britain dwindle to a trickle 24 Mar, 2019 @ 09:00 Food & Drink·Lead·Politics
La La lovin’ it! New organic olive oil ‘experience’ in Ronda THE small picture window perfectly frames the mountain range, and reason, why this corner of Spain is almost as green as England. In the shimmering 18 Mar, 2019 @ 14:27 Food & Drink·Lead·Malaga
TASTING MANILVA: Discovering another side to this expat hotspot through cottage industry wine If you want to connect to a foreign culture, you have to find a route in 17 Mar, 2019 @ 11:51 Food & Drink·Lead
DON’T LEAF US THIS WAY: Brexit striking fear into hearts of ‘terrified’ farmers in Spain’s Andalucia Scores of other Spanish growers export their watermelons, cucumbers and lettuces to UK giants like Sainsbury’s and Marks & Spencer while northern Europe freezes in 9 Mar, 2019 @ 10:00 Almeria·Food & Drink·Lead
There is more than just good fish restaurants in the seaside resort of Manilva EVER since I took a photo of giant octopus’ drying on a line at one of my favourite secret chiringuitos a few years ago, I 7 Mar, 2019 @ 15:23 Food & Drink·Lead·Malaga
Lidl SHOCKER as its €15 whisky crowned ‘best Scotch in world’ at awards There are 550 Lidl stores in Spain and the retailer is the country’s 5th biggest, with 4.8% market share 27 Feb, 2019 @ 12:14 Food & Drink·Lead·National News
PAW ME A COFFEE: New cafe in Spain lets you adopt a dog while eating brunch The Doger cafe in Madrid, the only one of its kind in Spain, has been a hit amongst animal lovers, with 12 dogs adopted to 26 Feb, 2019 @ 21:43 Food & Drink·Lead
Spain crowned world’s healthiest country due to ‘Mediterranean diet’ A ‘Mediterranean diet’, rich in olive oil, nuts, oily fish and vegetables, is thought to be behind the health benefits of Spain and Italy 25 Feb, 2019 @ 11:06 Food & Drink·Health·Lead·National News
Andalucia fruit farmers berry concerned as less than 1,000 locals apply for some 23,000 job vacancies, despite huge unemployment figures The work is mostly carried out by Moroccan women who work at least 39 hours per week, and sometimes 10 hours more 24 Feb, 2019 @ 11:00 Business & Finance·Food & Drink·Huelva
HAMMING IT UP: Andalucia’s award-winning jamon stars at Oscars after-party And of course, Hollywood's glitterati are to wash it down with another award-winning Andalucia product - 7.5 litres of Pedro Ximenez from Jerez 23 Feb, 2019 @ 11:00 Celebrity·Food & Drink·Lead
An Ayurvedic detox diet can help you bounce back from winter bingeing, writes Andalucia-based chef Manna Teji Although fasting is one of the best detox methods – and one that I use regularly – we can achieve similar results just by simplifying 23 Feb, 2019 @ 09:00 Food & Drink·Lead
Woman in Spain dies and 18 others sick after eating mushrooms at Michelin-starred restaurant Ingredients from the kitchen are now being tested by Spain’s National Institute of Toxicology and Forensic Science 22 Feb, 2019 @ 11:48 Crime & Law·Food & Drink·Lead·National News
Hard Rock Cafe confirm second Costa del Sol restaurant WILL open in March, featuring Cher’s trousers and Bon Jovi guitar Pop memorabilia set to adorn the walls of the new venue, includes a Bon Jovi guitar, Cher's trousers, a Jimi Hendrix coat and a Beyonce 20 Feb, 2019 @ 18:27 Food & Drink·Lead·Malaga