SHROOM TIME: Mushrooms are heading onto menus around Spain
IT’S mushroom season again – and chefs around Spain are conjuring up a host of delicious dishes based around the wild autumn favourite. From succulent
Ronda and Cadiz restaurants sweep up new Michelin stars for 2018
ANDALUCIA has swept up a wave of new Michelin stars in the latest guide for 2018. Aponiente, in Cadiz, now has an incredible three Michelin
Why milk from this animal is the new anti-dairy trend
It has half the fat of cows' milk
World’s first gin made from 100% mango launched on Costa del Sol
THE world’s first gin made from 100% mango has been launched in Malaga. The orange-coloured Ballix mango gin is made from the Osteen mango, grown
Thousands of olives planted by Mallorcan scientists to discover the best strain
SCIENTISTS from Mallorca university UIB are joining forces with engineers to determine the best strain of olive. Researches want to create an olive that can
BREAKING: Rescue effort needed to save kitten trapped in pipe for two weeks in Cadiz
The huge Cadiz bodega Barbadillo is not allowing local residents to save the cat that has been trapped for up to two weeks in a drainage
DEBUNKED: The 10 biggest myths about wine
FOR some of us, navigating our way around the wine section can be a daunting task. How are we supposed to know which is the
Special spa day raises hundreds for food kitchen for the homeless in Malaga
The event was held at Las Orquideas hotel in Los Romanes offering massages and other relaxing treatments to raise money for food kitchen Los Angeles
Spanish winemaker pushes for all wineries to be carbon neutral in 10 years
Climate change poses stark risks for vineyards, which may be exposed to more extreme weather that will see traditional grape varieties struggle.
Malaga olive oil named ‘Best in Spain’ fourth year in a row
The Finca La Torre received the Food Award of Spain for the Best Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
Double-Michelin Spanish chef helps feed THOUSANDS of Puerto Ricans following Hurricane
He was shocked when other organisations he assumed had things under control were asking him for help.
Hairy Bikers release new book and cooking show to focus on Spanish cuisine
The Hairy Bikers’ Mediterranean Adventure includes ‘hearty and healthy’ recipes celebrating the culinary delights of Spain, France, and Italy.
Remorseless Spanish fishermen refuse to acknowledge Gibraltarian waters as they continue to fish
A SPANISH fisherman was unrepentant today about fishing illegally in British waters. He and two other fishing captains from the Puerto de La Atunara port
Popular Marbella restaurant relaunches with Michelin Star manager
Barry Akalley and wife Louise have given their Fuel Brasserie eatery in Nueva Andalucia a whole new menu as the restaurant enters its third year
Popular Benalmadena hotel celebrates 30 years of success on Costa del Sol
The popular four-star resort on the Benalmadena coast has been the industry gold standard for those looking for a quick break.
Olive Press judges Málaga’s new five star Miramar Hotel that was previously a court
It has been 12 years since Jon Clarke first step through the doors at the Palacio de Miramar and since then a lot has changed.
Costa del Sol rugby lads begin monthly charity work in Malaga
Club de Rugby Malaga has teamed up with local NGOs to help the homeless and disadvantaged as well as teaching the love of the game.
‘Tis the Season: Sweet offers at Marbella Corte Ingles
CHRISTMAS has come early for all of us who shop at Corte Ingles in the Costa Marbella Shopping Centre. The department store is offering 20%
Finca Cortesin among top 50 in the WORLD in prestigious ranking
Located in the rolling hills between Marbella and Sotogrande the exclusive hotel ranked 42nd in the prestigious list.
León chosen as centre of gastronomy for Spain in 2018
A new city has been selected as the event moves into it's seventh year.
DUTCH COURAGE: We speak better Spanish after an alcoholic drink, study confirms
IT’S something we have all known for a long time… our language skills improve dramatically after a drink or two. Now’s it’s been scientifically proven.
Operation Smurfs uproots criminal gang in Valencia after 100 burglaries were reported
Police raid uncovers hundreds of weapons and goods in excess of €60,000.
Former teenage soldier Abdel Djeebet has become something of a trooper in the kitchen
IT is fair to say that Abdel Djeebet was destined for life as a restaurateur. With an uncle who teaches at Spain’s top cookery school,
Spain ranked in top ten destinations for expats, UK falls 21 places
A RECENT survey by the Expat Insider ranks Spain tenth in the top destinations for expats in 2017. It rose six places from last
Spanish food company launches ‘diet avocados’
A SPANISH company has launched ‘diet avocados’. Food giant Isla Bonita claims its new green-skinned fruits are slower to turn brown and contain only 70%
Balsamic vinegar prices to soar by up to 50% following poor harvests
THE price of balsamic vinegar could rocket by almost 50% due to poor harvests. The popular dressing is made from grape ‘must’, the cooked juice