Spanish bakery strikes panettone gold in top Italian-based worldwide contest
A Valencian Community bakery has won a major Italian award by showing the locals how to make the world's best panettone. The sweet bread was...
Vegan junk food arrives in Barcelona with lines of punters waiting for guilt free burgers
WHILE going vegan is often considered a health conscious option, meat-free diners like to splurge on calories now and then too. Fast food vegan...
Cruzcampo hits sweet spot with honey infused strong ale on Spain’s Costa del Sol using only local ingredients
THE Cruzcampo brewery in Malaga has launched a brand new strong ale that will make sweet-toothed beer lovers rejoice. Cruzcampo Strong Ale: 'La Fabrica' will...
Could Spain’s restaurant industry be the answer to its refugee crisis?
AS bombs rained down from the sky in Syria, all 38-year-old Wesal could think of were her children. In terror, she fled the civil...
Frying high! Michelin star cook Dani Garcia cooks from top of Spain’s La Concha mountain for charity
DANI Garcia pushed himself to the limit in aid of a very worthy cause. The three Michelin star cook is known around the world for...
COOKING IN SPAIN: How hard is homemade tapas?
FOR many expats, Janet Mendel’s Cooking in Spain became a bible for everything from paella to pimientos fritos. Now more than ever, with restaurants closing...
Spanish pig farmers under fire as shocking footage shows pig carcasses left lying around for months and piglets encased...
SPECIAL REPORT BY EUGENE COSTELLO: Calls have been renewed for EU laws regarding animal welfare to be overhauled or enforced more vigorously as shocking...
Move over Madrid! San San Sebastian named sixth best foodie spot in the world according to top chefs
SAN Sebastian has been named the sixth best foodie spots in the world according to a panel of top chefs. The much loved city in...
WATCH: Dog robot serves beers in heart of Spain’s Sevilla
https://twitter.com/rancio/status/1322873287345659904 A CANINE robot has been filmed serving beers in the heart of Sevilla over the bank holiday weekend. Onlookers recorded the dog-like machine as it...
‘Eat out European-style’: Spanish restaurants encourage residents to dine earlier amid curfew
SPAIN is famed for its late-night culture, where you can waltz into a restaurant long after dark and still bag yourself some warm food. But...
Warning to expat shoppers: There’s something missing from Quality Street tins in Spain this Christmas
It was only yesterday that expat shoppers rushed to buy tins of Quality Street at the new Tesco-stocked superstore in Mijas. Sold at the...
Andalucia’s spectacular wines find new fan base in Japan
ANDALUCIAN wines have long been considered some of the best in the country, with Sherry, Rioja and Rueda among the favourites. And now the...
Gastro tasting events return after absence of 10 months on Spain’s Costa Blanca
CIUDAD QUESADA and Rojales have announced two weekends of gastro delight in November, marking a return of such events after nearly eight months of...
Rice is nice as Alicante on Spain’s Costa Blanca tries to boost gastronomic tourism
ALICANTE has formally launched the 'City of Rice Festival' which starts this Monday(October 19) to advertise the area as a perfect place for gastronomic...
FULL OF BEANS: Heinz to stay in Spanish stores after Brexit transition ends
BAKED Beans have long been a staple of the great English breakfast and have been served to UK diners since 1901. But expats began...
Say cheese for top vegan award on Spain’s Costa Blanca
A VEGAN cheese produced in Alicante Province has been ranked as one of the best in the world. The plaudit has come from a survey...
Lidl lands in hot water with Valencian rice producers over ‘deceptive’ claims
VALENCIAN rice growers are calling for a comprehensive inquiry into possible food fraud on the aisles of Lidl. The German supermarket has landed itself in...
WATCH: 50,000 litres of wine lost in massive leak at vineyard in Spain
IT’S enough to make anyone cry. A leak from a tank has seen 50,000 litres of red wine flood a winery in Spain. Video shot...
The ultimate bar crawl and guide to tapas in Granada
“Dos vermut,” my waiter announces with flare, in perfect sing-song Spanish. “No,” I correct him. “Uno.” He looks at me perplexed: "Solo uno?” I nod and smile,...
BIG IN JAPAN: Jamon from Spain’s Andalucia sells for world record price of €11,881
It was sold by the Sierra Mayor Jabugo company, which breeds its pigs in the heart of the Sierra de Aracena, in the Picos de Aroche Natural Park
CHEERS: Spanish beers judged best in the world
THE best beers in the world are Spanish. This is the conclusion of the British-run World Beer Challenge where the best brews are ranked according...
Mandatory COVID-19 testing for all grape pickers in Spain’s most famous wine-growing region
SPAIN'S most famous wine-growing region will test all workers for COVID-19 before the 2020 harvest. Grape pickers in Alava will need the all clear...
Make your own paella as Spain’s Valencia region celebrates ‘World Paella Day’
PAELLA is one of the first Spanish dishes most people name, but in case you don't know, the Valencia region is where it was...
The best Ibiza restaurants to eat at whatever your budget
Editor Jon Clarke serves up the ultimate insider guide for eating around the island
Battle of the paellas in world showdown over Spain’s famous dish in Valencia
ONE of Spain's most traditional dishes will be served up this Sunday(September 20) as World Paella Day will be celebrated for the third year...
Crianza from La Rioja voted Spain’s best wine at 2020 Sommelier Awards
ONTANON CRIANZA by Bodegas Ontanon has been voted Spain’s highest ranking wine at the 2020 Sommelier Awards in San Francisco. Made in La Rioja, the...
