Sevilla
Greek yogurt with orange infused oil.
I am usually not a big fan of infused oils, however I do believe they have a utility. With that said, the consumer does need to take some caution on these types of oils since a producer may just be using flavors to mask a bigger problem that they may have had during the production process. […]
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Toast with EVOO & Tomato
The most common breakfast in Andalusia is, “Aceite y Tomate”, Olive oil and tomato. However, there are many variations to the theme and there is a definite art to ordering this breakfast in an Andalusian bar. The dance goes something like this: “Give me a half a village bread with tomato and oil”. Then the […]
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Seville Orange Hamentashen
It is Purim! The fun Jewish, carnival holiday of drinking, costumes and making noise. For most Jews, Purim would not be the same without the fabulous cookie known as the hamentashen, Although Sephardic Jews do not make hamentashen they do make other pastries like tea cookies and the ear of Hamen, known as pestiños […]
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The Segura y Mancha Family Citrus Olive Oil Cake
This citrus olive oil cake was served during the Segura y Mancha family Ancestral Event where family, friends and olive oil tasters come together to create the best coupage (a blend of EVOOs). For generations, the Segura y Mancha family has sat around after the harvest and milling to create the best blend of oils. […]
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Orange Salmorejo
Salmorejo is an Andalusian favorite said to be originally from Cordoba. Much like gazpacho it is a cold soup often garnished with chopped ham and eggs. Salmorejo is usually found made from tomatoes, bread, garlic and olive oil. However, historically this cold soup was made from what ever vegetables or fruits were in season. This […]
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Eating in Seville, Yebra
Perhaps off the beaten path for tourists but Yebra is a bar where the old school Sevillians go to eat well. Its decoration is classic Andaluz with articles from over the years about the restaurant´s success framed and hung with pride. It is one of the first restaurants that I got to know here in […]
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Where to eat Sevilla: La Antigua. Abacería
An abacería in the past was a store that sold items like canned goods, dried beans, wine, cheese and olive oil. Now, abacerías can be found throughout Seville and sell many of the same items but customers can enjoy theses delicacies in a unique old store-like setting. They may have a place to heat foods […]
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Where to eat Sevilla: La Pepona
La Pepona, a modern tapas bar, is located smack dab in the center of Sevilla, very close to the Encarnación “Las Setas” Market. The name of the bar is derived from the nick name of its owner José López Alba, aka Pepón. Juanlu, the manager, and his staff are truly on top of the game. They pay […]
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