Food and Drink Articles

Well, time to put the diet away again for another year. OK so I didn’t lose any weight again, but St Valentine’s Day is fast approaching so what better time to pull up some chocolate recipes? […]

Mustard – mostaza – is an ancient plant that’s full of appeal for contemporary gardeners. The plants are easy to grow and produce seed in as few as 60 days. The greens are edible, the flowers attractive and if the seeds are allowed to mature on the plant, they will self-sow and still provide plenty for Mustard making. Mustard will grow well in most soils, but will produce the most seed in rich, well-drained soil. […]

In comparison to its European counterparts, many consider Spanish wines to have a very high ratio between quality and price. Indeed, many French winemakers have moved to Spain, convinced that they [...]

Here in the Costa Cálida, where so many vegetables are grown, you may wonder why you do not get fresh vegetables with your meal when eating out. Of course most of [...]

Christmas would not be the same without roasted chestnuts! There are always stalls selling ready-roasted chestnuts on the markets during December, or you can buy them and roast your own on [...]

Seafood! What exactly is that word describing to a reader? Well, the dictionary says that seafood is any sea animal or even seaweed that is served up as a meal. This [...]