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...
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...
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.
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...
‘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...
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.
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.
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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.”
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
Food truck owned by Spanish dictator Franco served up at auction
FORTY FIVE years after his death, the food truck belonging to General Francisco Franco, Spain’s dictator for 36 years, has been sold...
OUTRAGE as Hindu God Ganesh used in advert for beer event in Spain
HINDU god Ganesh isn’t the first figure you would equate with drinking pale ale. But Spain’s brewers association...
Stainless steel food storage options for your commercial kitchen
When it comes to arranging space in the commercial busy kitchens, stainless steel is the best and most desirable category of equipment, tools, and...
HANDS OFF OUR HAM: Outrage in Spain as plans are made to make ‘Iberian’ ham stateside
TRADITIONALLY, Iberian ham comes from acorn-fed blackfoot pigs. It is an ingredient unique to the Iberian Peninsula and is deeply intertwined with...
Chill out at Colinas del Faro on the Costa del Sol
Restaurante Colinas del Faro is welcoming summer with a stunning range of freshly prepared dishes. The well-established eatery in...
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Lockdown measures relaxed but children still can’t use playgrounds in much of Spain’s Costa Blanca
ORIHUELA City Council has announced that all playgrounds in the municipality will remain closed until March 14, at least.
