Balearic Islands Archives - Spanish Sabores

Spanish Black Olive Tapenade Recipe

This delicious Spanish black olive tapenade hails from the island of Mallorca. Spain is home to hundreds of different olive varieties, many of which are used to make the best olive oils in the world. But Spain’s table olives are equally impressive, and the colorful variety of table olives available in any...

Cas Xorc: A Foodie’s Paradise Hidden in Mallorca’s Mountains

Lauren Aloise

Have you ever stayed at a place so beautiful that you could imagine staying forever? I recently had the pleasure of staying at Cas Xorc Boutique Hotel in Mallorca’s Tramuntana Mountains and began to seriously consider asking for a job!

A Day with Mallorca Wine Tours

Lauren Aloise

While searching for things to do in Palma de Mallorca, I came across a beautiful website featuring bright green vineyards, smiling people and (importantly) generous pours! Mallorca Wine Tours captured my heart at first glance. I’d been planning to explore at least one of Mallorca’s 60 or so bodegas on...

Santa Clara Hotel: A Foodie’s Urban Oasis in Palma

Lauren Aloise

The Spanish islands have long been a mystery to me. As an American I grew up hearing about Cancun and Saint Thomas– not Mallorca and Ibiza. I often have trouble keeping straight which ones are the Canary Islands (the gorgeous islands off of the northwest coast of Africa) and which are the...

Best Bites in Mallorca

Lauren Aloise

One of the best things about working in the food industry is eating. One of the worst things about working in the food industry is eating. Often my job is to eat and (surprise!) I don’t always enjoy it. As a health conscious person, trying 10 croquettes in a day can...

Mallorcan Tumbet Recipe

Lauren Aloise

The first time I stumbled upon the recipe for Tumbet Mallorquin I knew I had to make it. I am a big believer that vegetables, when cooked the right way, can transform into some of the most delicious and elegant dishes one can eat– and Mallorcan tumbet...