Fall in Spain means pomegranates at their peak and the first oranges of the long citrus season. With their vibrant colors, these fruits provide contrast to colder, shorter days. This… Read More
Orange, pomegranate and salt cod salad
Zanahorias aliñadas—marinated carrot salad
An example of Mediterranean ingenuity, this recipe transforms boiled carrots into a memorable salad with a few simple ingredients, plus a good dose of hands-off time. The secret: a mortar-pounded… Read More
Summer magic – leche preparada
Note: I recently came across a draft of this unpublished post from FIVE summers ago! Although the toddler meltdowns have thankfully subsided, the superhero antics have not. We can still… Read More
Saladitos
Saladitos, as the name suggests, are both savory (salado) and small (-ito). Sold by the dozen at bakeries across town, these puff-pastry bites come with a variety of fillings, including… Read More
Pecan Friendship Cookies
When friends invite us over for lunch in Spain, more often than not, I make cookies. While I still think my friends would like me if I showed up empty-handed,… Read More
Tortilla de patatas
Tortilla de patatas (a.k.a. Spanish omelet or Spanish tortilla) Spanish cuisine varies widely from region to region, but the tortilla de patatas unites them all. Made with a few staple… Read More
Painssaladière – recycled bread & onion tart
Beyond breadcrumbs Despite my best intentions to keep bread fresh, I sometimes wait too long to make French toast or freeze it, and it’s beyond pleasantly crisp. This often happens… Read More
Coca – Spanish flatbread
Like many of you around the world, I’ve baked more bread since March than ever before in my life*. Out of the infinite breads to choose from, I’ve felt most… Read More
Apricots!
This time of year, we literally get to enjoy the fruits of my husband’s labor. He’s an apricot breeder, which means that throughout the short and intense season in May… Read More
Sustenance – orange olive oil cake with whole wheat flour
This cake has become a lifeline for me in the long stretches of time between breakfast and lunch and lunch and dinner in Spain. With 50% whole-wheat flour and no… Read More