Happy International Sherry Week everyone! I'm honored to participate in this year's Pour & Pair competition. But before I tell you what I poured, and what I paired... I want to tell you why! … [Read more...]
What to Eat and Where to Eat it: El Puerto de Santa María
When we first starting dating, Alejandro told me he was from a place called El Puerto de Santa María in the Andalusian province of Cadiz. I remember looking up the area in my Fodor's guide, and being surprised that it had its own entry. As it turns out, El Puerto (as we call it … [Read more...]
Fascinating Fascinators
Spanish Fascinators or Tocados de Boda are a Must at Andalusian Weddings I had the pleasure of seeing my brother-in-law get married last weekend in gorgeous El Puerto de Santa María, Cadiz. In true Andalusian wedding fashion, one of the best parts of the event were the … [Read more...]
Sleeping in Spain: Fun & Alternative Options to Hotels
You've bought your airline tickets and have started to plan your itinerary, booking tours and researching restaurants. But one thing is missing-- where will you stay? Most people start planning a Spain vacation by looking for a nice hotel that meets their budget, but this is far … [Read more...]
La Cabalgata de Los Reyes Magos: A Spanish Holiday Parade
An Expat's Notes on Watching the Three King's Parade in Spain Source I should have known that a parade in Spain would be no ordinary event. I had heard stories about La Cabalgata-- rumors of old men fighting off small children to snag hard candies, of Spaniards tastelessly … [Read more...]
