Malaga bakers create ‘Christmas flavoured’ turron
MALAGA bakers have created goat cheese, wine and pecan-flavoured turrons just in time for the Christmas season. Damian Ramos and Seabstian Guerrero from the Ramos
Doner kebabs will NOT be banned in Spain and Europe following vote
DONER kebabs will not be banned in Europe. It comes after EU politicians voted on a proposal to ban phosphates, deemed necessary to keep seasoned
Perfect ten: Mallorca remains a foodie paradise
MALLORCAN restaurants have held on to their ten Michelin stars. Chef Fernando Pérez Arellano’s Zaranda in Es Capdellá continues to be the island’s only two
Top tips to help relieve IBS pain
IRRITABLE bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic, relapsing and often life-long condition which affects over four million people in the UK. Whilst not technically a
Potatoes brought peace to Spain
POTATOES brought back to Europe by the Spanish reduced civil conflict for almost 200 years. Researchers from the National Bureau of Economic Research found that
Fish used in Asian restaurants across Malaga found to cause orange diarrhoea
Experts say the fish ‘has a fat composed of waxy esters that are not digestible for humans, so when consumed people suffer from gastrointestinal disorders’.
WAGE WAR: Costa del Sol hotels to resist pay increases for tourism staff despite boom in profits
TRADE unions in Malaga are set to negotiate for higher wages for hotel and restaurant staff. They argue the 78,000 who work in the industry
Popular Marbella chiringuito owner fined €10,000 for ‘illegal extension’
A MARBELLA chiringuito owner has been fined €10,000 for ‘illegally extending’ his beach bar. The owner of a Llevante Beach Club must pay €5,400 to
Doner kebabs facing ban in Spain as EU politicians link the British favourite to heart disease
The doner kebab is under threat in Spain and across the EU. It comes after EU politicians have begun moving to ban phosphates, deemed necessary
2017 to be a vintage year for wines made in Spain
CONNOISSEURS Â of Spanish wines can mark 2017 down as a vintage year. Not only will stocks arrive two to three weeks earlier but the wines
Why you should NEVER eat food if a fly has landed on it
FLIES have been outed as the dirty bombers of the insect world, carrying more harmful bacteria than previously thought. Scientis at Penn State Eberly College
Remember to bring your bits and bobs for 50 Plus Expo in Fuengirola
The 50 Plus Expo has hundreds of professionals specialising in areas as broad as insurance, health, currency, exchange, property, tourism and much more.
Manilva to host its first ever gastronomic fair in December
MANILVA is to host its first ever gastronomic fair next month. Taste of Manilva will be held on December 8 and 9 in Plaza Vendimia.
Mad cow disease discovered in Spain
A COW in Spain was destroyed today after it was found to be carrying ‘mad cow disease’. The Salamanca farm animal tested positive for bovine
Heineken announce €6.4 million investment into Andalucia plant
HEINEKEN has announced a €6.4 million investment to expand its site in Jaén. The cash injection will see the production of canned Cruzcampo and Amstel beers.
Estepona’s Mundo Mania is giving away Christmas treats every day for children
From December 1, Mundo Mania in Estepona is giving away gifts including Mundo Mania day passes, toys, sweets and much more.
Spain facing Jamon shortage and steep price rises following surge in Chinese demand
THE surge in Chinese demand for jamon iberico is threatening to outstrip the supply, risking steep price rises. The recent lifting of import restrictions has
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.