by Vernon on 29/07/2010
Each Thursday men of a certain age in my village rush out of their homes when they hear the shouted word of… Huevos! It’s funny how, when the bread man or fish van arrive, it is the woman of the village who come out to buy. And yet when the attractive egg delivery lady arrives, only men can be found looking at her rear. Of her vehicle that is! Eggs sell well in my village and the men are definitely happier on a Thursday. Do eggs taste nicer in Spain? You bet they do. [click to continue…]
by Vernon on 28/07/2010
The following recipe combines my liking for jamón serrano, garlic and swiss chard. The latter is known as acelgas in Spain and is used widely throughout the country. I buy it from Fernando, an organic farmer who sells his produce at my local market each Wednesday. But you can buy it in most supermarkets. Chard is a strong vegetable, similar to spinach. It has dark green leaves and, best of all for me, juicy stalks. The stalks can be used as a tapa stuffed with ham and cheese. But here’s a recipe for something more substantial, serving between four and six people. [click to continue…]
