Mediterranean Cuisine

Posted by Rachel L. Webb

Summers here again and the scorching days of blistering sun in Andalucia combined with a little extra heat the orange alert heatwave we're having right now just screams for ice-cold gazpacho.

What a glorious healthy smoothie!

It's one of those things you can slurp without feeling guilty but actually feel good about it and yourself.

Read the gazpacho recipe here plus a report on its stress-reducing possibilities.

Gazpacho and eat your way to less stress

Posted by Rachel L. Webb

If you ever thought baked potatoes were boring then think againg and try again.

This Spinach and Seafood filled Jacket Potato is a feast in itself - filled with a revuelto of eggs, prawns, squid, mussels and spinach its a classic.

Spinach and Seafood Jacket Potatoes

Posted by Rachel L. Webb

Making paella on a bbq is a great fun way to try this classic dish - it's not difficult, really filling and an impressive sight if you've a proper paella pan.

Here is the latest Paella Recipe Spanish Vegatarian Paella

Posted by Rachel L. Webb

For a deep experience this summer without getting wet, check out Europe's deepest under water viewing tunnel.

Mingle with sharks and fish - try out the slime chamber and hands on interactive displays.

Where to take the kids this summer? Underwater the The Deep, the worlds only subquarium!

Posted by Rachel L. Webb

As the weather finally breaks into summer take a healthy boost - the traditional Spanish Gazpacho Soup is a tasty way to help combat stress.

See the article and recipe here.

http://spanish-food.suite101.com/article.cfm/eat_your_way_to_less_stress

Posted by Rachel L. Webb

Mediterranean Escapes by Rick Stein is a beautiful book in more ways than one.

I've discovered, not only the man himself but the nooks and crannies of his travels which he brought vividly to life.

And then there's the wonderful recipes - a great all in one book.

Take a trip - to the Med or read my review of this recent addition to my ever grwoing library of cookbooks.

Posted by Rachel L. Webb

I'm scanning and collecting recipes for cauliflower (although I'll be doing my favourite curried cauliflower soup - hot weather or not), aubergines and peppers.

My gardens growing well - I've got more in there than ever before and it's exciting. I can literally watch those tiny pea sized tomatoes growing day by day.

The strawberry plants are looking good and the peppers shooting up. Oh for some rain. But the daily watering is very satisfying as a time for contemplation, pulling the odd weed and seeing the phonomenal growth.

Salad days here we come!!

Posted by Rachel L. Webb

Jamon is just so Spanish so seeing pigs out in the open in fields of holm oak trees doing what pigs do best - eating - is a joy.

For what makes a really good jamon see my latest article on Jamon.

http://mediterraneancuisine.suite101.com/article.cfm/spanish_jamon_the_best

Posted by Rachel L. Webb

It's posted a recipe from Slow Cooking from Around the Mediterranean, have a look here

http://mediterraneancuisine.suite101.com/article.cfm/tunisian_sweet_potato_casserole

This is just one of the great recipes is this slow cooking series, great books for seasoned slow cooker users or inexperienced but keen like me!

This recipe is reproduced with kind permission from Carolyn Humphries and Foulsham books.

Posted by Rachel L. Webb

If you've never used a slow cooker, you've got one in the back of a cupboard somewhere or you're a slow cooking expert this new book I've been pouring over has something for you.

Slow Cooking from around the Mediterranean by Carolyn Humphries is a smashing crash course for beginner and even an eye opener for experts (I'm presuming here, as I'm definately no expert).

From starters to sweets Humphries has obviously put a slow cooker or two through its paces.

See my review of Slow Cooking and watch out for a recipe or two from the book.