It’s time to take you to the stunning Catalonian coast for lunch at La Taverna del Mar. In May I enjoyed a fabulous stay at the heavenly Hostal de La Gavina in S’agaro (more of which later) – one of my favourite hotels ever (seriously). It’s perched on a hill overlooking the azure bay and […]
Today I’m transporting you to the beautiful countryside of Catalonia in Spain to share a fantastic dinner at Michelin-starred Els Tinars. This welcoming restaurant serves inventive Catalan cuisine in the elegant surrounds of a fully renovated Catalan farmhouse. It’s a family-owned business run by the third generation of the Gascons Lloveres – Palagos Verges family, […]
I was going to call this Spanish story “Eating my way along the Cistercian Route” but decided that sounded rather greedy and most importantly it’s far from the whole truth. Yes, there was a lot of eating going on and very good eating it was, too, but there was so much more to explore and discover in the […]
I love Spain! It could be partly because it’s in my blood with my ancestors originating from the fishing port of Cadiz. And also because I love their attitude to life, family values, beaches, scenery and ever-blue and sunny weather. Then there’s the food. This trip I’ve packed several Spanish recipe books for my initial inspiration…the rest […]