Few things are as typical Spanish as tapas and red wine from La Rioja. The origin of tapas is the subject of many discussions. It is said that the first tapa was simply a piece of bread placed on top of the glass to keep the flies out. Tapa literally meaning ‘cover’ or ‘lid’. Hence the […]
Every year we like to do a little family excursion sometime between Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve. Last year we went in search of don quixote and this time we chose a destination I had been wanted to go to for a really long time: Cuenca. UNESCO considers Cuenca of outstanding universal value as
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While the rest of the world is putting away the Christmas decorations, Spain still has one big celebration to go: the coming of the Three Wise Men. The Magi bring presents to children on January 6 just like they did with baby Jesus. Although in recent years we’ve adopted the tradition of Santa Claus, los
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Who said that the best cafes are in Paris? I’m always on the lookout for the most amazing cafes and this time I’ve found the most beautiful one I’ve ever seen. A friend told me about Salon des Fleurs knowing my love for flowers and all things pretty. This cozy place in Madrid is a
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Happy Monday everyone! I’m ecstatic for a number of reasons. First and foremost, Christmas is around the corner and I still get as excited as a kid waiting for Santa. I’m also happy because I have an amazing recipe to share with you today. This year I’ve ventured to do a more difficult one and
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This is a very special time of the year for me. From November 27th -which is my birthday- until Christmas I have family gatherings almost every weekend. Last Saturday was my birthday celebration. The first step every year is getting a beautiful bouquet. Our favorite flower shop in my hometown is Flores Sela. It’s a
I’ve just realized that I haven’t shared any memories of the pacific for a while now. So it’s time for a new installment! Today I want to take you to the San Francisco nightlife. Those who know me well can tell you that I’m not a night owl. I’d rather have coffee or a quiet
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Let’s make the most delicious no-bake chocolate and biscuit cake. This is my family’s favorite cake recipe and we love to make it on special occasions such as birthdays, mother’s or father’s day. Why is it so popular at home? The taste of the creamy chocolate as it melts in your mouth is out of
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I’m no beauty expert, in fact I still have so much to learn! I wish I could be one of those girls who are so good at it they make hair or make-up tutorials. Instead, I’m the one who pins their photos and saves their videos to practice in front of the mirror later. However,
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Being the daughter of a winemaker, my life has always been linked to wine. Our vacations consisted of visiting the main wineries in Bordeaux, the Champagne region, Porto or Napa and Sonoma. Now, even though I’m not a big fan of alcoholic drinks I’ve always regarded the whole process of wine making as art. So
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