Guaro’s ‘Dia del Almendro’ 27 January, 2013
Since Christmas the almond trees for which Guaro is renowned have been in blossom; normally these old, twisted trees burst …
Read More‘Polvorones’, ‘Roscos’, ‘Alfajores’ and ‘Mantecados’ – Malaga Province’s Christmas Treats
With the arrival of December has come a polar cold front. The Sierra de las Nieves have a dusting of …
Read MoreSICAB International Horse Show – Seville
Here is a news piece I did for the Russian luxury Magazine TOUT – World of Luxury, about the forthcoming …
Read MoreCAC Malaga
Had to go to Malaga city today, so took the opportunity to see the temporary exhibits at the Contemporary Art …
Read MoreAll Saints Day – Yunquera and El Burgo, Sierra de las Nieves
Today is Dia de Todos Los Santos – All Saints Day. Traditionally this is when everyone goes to the cemetery …
Read MoreTemple Garden, Alozaina, Andalucia
From the kitchen window I’ve often admired a dramatic red gorge that cuts across the Sierra Prieta – it’s a …
Read MoreOsuna – the sleepy renaissance village in Seville Province
The parking attendant greeted us with a warm smile, as we got out of the car. After over 3 hours …
Read MoreSorolla – Gardens of Light – Jardines de Luz – Alhambra & Generalife Complex, Palace of Charles V – until 14 October 2012
In 1908 Joaquin Sorolla, the Valencian painter, came to Andalucía for the first time. The light was something totally new …
Read MoreNatural & organic fruit and veg market – Coin (Malaga province)
Today I was introduced to the local natural and organic fruit and veg market in Coín. My guide and vegetarian, organic food evangelist was Natalie, vegetarian food writer, cook, stylist and restaurant consultant.
Read MoreGoyescas, Ronda’s Pedro Romero 2012
We’re in Ronda for the day to see the family. The drive through the mountains was spectacular. We’re greeting by …
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