How to Order your Favourite Coffee in Spain... One of the many things we love about Spain is its coffee! Did you know that there are so many ways to order coffee in Spain? People say that the Americans have too many ways of ordering a coffee ... but what about the Spanish. Depending on in which
02.28.2013 | Life, Recipes | admin
Do you love chocolate? Did you know you can make your own chocolate bar in Spain? Did you know that there is a chocolate factory in Mijas pueblo? As self-confessed chocoholics, it was obvious that we would be visiting the new chocolate factory in our village, however we had not imagined actually
Tuesday 21st February 2012 is Pancake Day. What is your favourite pancake topping or filling? Do you prefer savoury or sweet? Do you toss, flip or fold your pancakes? I will never forget my dad tossing the pancake so high that it stuck to my grandma’s kitchen ceiling ... that was many moons ago
02.21.2012 | Recipes | admin
Here's another of our easy "lifestyle change" healthy (ish) easting recipes. It's great to have in the fridge for when those unavoidable "I really need a munchy" feeling kicks in. It is best enjoyed with celery sticks, cucumber chips or carrot strips ... pitta bread is even nicer (as a treat of
01.17.2012 | Recipes | admin
It’s that time of year again ... after weeks of over eating and excessive drinking during the festive season , (and this Christmas we did go over the top ) , the “D word” hovers menacingly at the back of our minds. Well, having completed the Detox Plan last year and punishing our bodies
01.15.2012 | Life, Recipes | admin
Anyone that has a lemon tree in Spain will agree with me, I am sure, that when you have lemons, you have lots of lemons. In fact, often more lemons than you know what to do with. You give generously to your friends and neighbours but they are still loads of lemons. A neighbour of ours very kind
02.14.2011 | Recipes | admin
If you want to read more about the basics behind the initial Detox diet we have chosen to follow, just click here: http://my7daydiet.com/basics_of_this_7_day_diet.html Here are the basic meal plan guidelines we will follow for the next seven days. I will publish the actual meal plan, our commen
With the continuing bad weather across Eastern Europe, the unbelievable amount of snow and ice in the UK and major disruptions and delays to all flights, we have decided that our trip back to see the family in London for Christmas may not actually happen this year. We are still planning to go to
12.21.2010 | Recipes | admin
Sometimes, you need a little inspiration, sometimes you feel the need to explore and sometimes you just need a few days away, Well I wanted all those things, don't mean to sound greedy, but I suppose I'm perpetually greedy In many ways. Having started my new Venture of La Rosilla, Lifestyle an
No Christmas is complete without Sherry. Lots and lots of Sherry. In fact, Sherry is such a versatile wine that it would be possible to match a different Sherry for every course of our traditional Christmas Dinner. Pedro Ximinez, the sweetest of the Sherry grapes, is not only the perfect m
Who doesn’t love food? Admittedly, it can be a real pain when you have to cook every day … especially when chidren are involved. However, a lot of pleasure can be gained from cooking, especially when the children clear their plates and ask for more. Spanish eating habits are very different f
