Lauren Aloise

Salt Cod Croquettes (Croquetas de Bacalao)

Bilbao: Pintxo by Pintxo

Top Reasons to Visit Lanzarote, Spain

Strange Spanish Foods: Snails in Seville

Sleeping in Spain: Fun & Alternative Options to Hotels

Dreaming of a Spanish Road Trip

Logroño, Spain: Put it on Your Radar!

Bilbao: Food & Fun in Northern Spain

My Spain Story: Wedding Day

My Spain Story: Getting Ready For My Spanish Wedding

The 3 Places You Can't Miss in Extremadura

My Spain Story: My Family In Spain

My Spain Story: The Planning Of My Spanish Wedding

A Weekend In Marseille

My Spain Story: The Proposal

My Spain Story: Meeting Alejandro

La Boqueria Market - A Foodie's Guide to Visiting Like a Local

Madrid's Royal Botanical Gardens

Recipe: Watermelon Cooler

Miraflores Park: Seville's Secret Oasis

Rest & Relaxation at Villa de Olmedo

Granja Cantagrullas: Artisanal Cheese in Valladolid

Top Picks for Madrid Cuisine

Madrid's Top Sights

Mérida’s Roman Ruins – Remnants of Ancient Civilization

Stale Bread, Pumpkin, and Blood: Delicious Eats in Extremadura

Visiting Cáceres in 24 Hours

Trujillo: A Stroll Through Spain’s Most Romantic Village

5 Reasons to Vacation in Spain (Even When You Already Live There)!

Visiting Valle de los Caídos (Valley of the Fallen)

Where Are the Food Trucks in Spain?

Snow and Ski in Madrid? A Day Trip to Navacerrada

The Pastries of Alcalá

Sightseeing: Tapa by Tapa

Day Trips from Madrid: Alcalá de Henares

Best Ever Banana Bread Pudding

The Quarter Life Expat Crisis

8 Fried Foods You Must Try in Spain

Explaining American Cuisine

El Serranito: The Best Sandwich Ever!

I love to cook and my recipes are a reflection of the Spanish classics (mostly from my Andalusian mother-in-law) and my love for travel. For simple Spanish recipes with an occasional twist, you’re in the right place!

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