Somewhere in La Mancha: Puerto Lapice

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Somewhere in La Mancha: Puerto Lapice

January 16, 2015

Happy Friday! If you've been following the blog lately you'll now we've been in search of Don Quixote visiting the places that appear on Cervantes' novel. The last stop is Puerto Lapice, another town somewhere in La Mancha.

Somewhere in La Mancha: Almagro

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Somewhere in La Mancha: Almagro

January 11, 2015

Happy Sunday, sweeties! I hope you are enjoying the weekend. Today, we continue our tour in search of Don Quixote. Our next stop is another town "Somwhere in La Mancha...". Almagro, heart of La Mancha and one of Spain's most historic towns, where every street tells a story.

Sweet du Jour: Roscon de Reyes

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Sweet du Jour: Roscon de Reyes

January 6, 2015

Roscon de Reyes is a traditional Spanish ring-shaped cake baked for the festival of Epiphany at the end of the Christmas season. It is commemorated on January 6 and celebrates the visit of the Magi to the Christ Child. 

In Search of Don Quixote

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In Search of Don Quixote

January 2, 2015

"Somewhere in La Mancha, in a place whose name I do not care to remember..." These are the first words of Don Quixote, a book widely considered as being the first modern novel. It is also thought by many as one of the greatest books ever written.

Mondays We Cook: Spinach, Raisin, and Pine Nut Quiche

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Mondays We Cook: Spinach, Raisin, and Pine Nut Quiche

December 1, 2014

Happy Monday, dear readers! I hope everybody had a wonderful weekend. I was wondering earlier if it was a good idea to post a recipe today since some of you may still feel stuffed after the Thanksgiving feast. In the end I could not resist posting this savoury pie.