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Spanish Food Recipes and Nourishing Foods, homemade, organic, and grown at home. My blog has a lot of do it yourself, such as homemade yogurt, pectin, bread, cultures and ferments.
I can tell by my posts that I'm entering into full blown preserving mode. During the summer most of my time is spent in the garden, harvesting and preserving. However, I'm also in the kitchen with my mami. It's so refreshing and relaxing to spe (read full article)
This is my submission to My Legume Love Affair, hosted by me this month and brought to us by Susan from the Well Seasoned Cook. You have until June 30th to enter :D This is another traditional Spanish dish that can have many variations. Each fa (read full article)
This was a delightful roasted leg of lamb that my family and I enjoyed yesterday for Resurrection Sunday. The flavor of lamb is so tender and succulent that there really isn't a whole lot of preparation or added ingredients needed. I enjoy lamb a (read full article)
This dish has always been a favorite of my sisters and I. The smell of homemade meatballs and the slow simmer of sherry wine brings me back to Espana! Small cobblestone streets lined with clad iron balconies filled with beautiful terra cotta pots (read full article)
Do those potatoes look amazing or what?! Nope, I didn't make them. My mami did! You know, I have the most amazing family in the world. I am so blessed! We are a family that nurtures and supports each other. We've always been known as the (read full article)
When I'm with my mami, we spend so much time reminiscing about her past. I love learning about the way Spaniards lived traditionally. My great aunts are VERY traditional and when it comes to food and cooking, it's no exception. My mami has a me (read full article)
It's been awhile since I've done a Monday's with Mami. I'm more than excited to bring it back with one of my favorite simple meals that my grandfather used to make for my sisters and I. Chicharos con Chorizo. A stew of white beans and chorizo s (read full article)
This is my Abuela Rora and Tita Carlota. Two of my great aunts in Spain. They are my inspiration! We usually speak every other week or so. Usually conversation centers on my boys, sisters, family and food! In a loud, concerne (read full article)
Thank you to everyone that participated in the La Tienda giveaway! The response was great, but there can only be one winner. After plugging in the numbers on random.org comment number 21 was selected! Congrats to Dara from Cookin Ca (read full article)
Pollo en pepitoria is a traditional Spanish dish and a favorite in our home! "Pepitoria" applies to poultry and game dishes to which egg has been added. One of the most important ingredients in this dish is the use of Spanish Sherry.&nb (read full article)
Gambas Al Ajillo or garlic shrimp is a popular tapa all throughout Spain. Nothing more than shrimp, red chili pepper, oil and garlic. Since fresh shrimp is not on the menu in Iowa, a splash of lemon and a couple tablespoons of parsley liven this (read full article)
I have been in full blown preserving mode that I honestly haven't had much time for anything else. Praise the Lord, that my mami spent all day with me and of course cooked up something fabulous in the kitchen! Monday's with Mami is back!! I sti (read full article)
Spanish striped eggplants are generally known as Listada. Among them, the most internationally renowned is the Listada de Gandía heirloom. I was so excited to start these from seeds this year and watch them grow into beautiful plants. Unfortuna (read full article)
A heartwarming lamb stew perfect for a cool summer night. This stew features the flavours of chorizo, fava beans and one of my new favorite greens, sweet potato leaves.I was so excited to find these at Yang's Organics, a local vendor at the Des Moin (read full article)
A heartwarming lamb stew perfect for a cool summer night. This stew features the flavours of chorizo, fava beans and one of my new favorite greens, sweet potato leaves.I was so excited to find these at Yang's Organics, a local vendor at the Des Moin (read full article)
Pimientos de Padrón come from Galicia in the Northwestern part of Spain. They are small, sweet, green peppers meant to be picked very small. No larger than 2" and definitely before they get waxy. If left to get large and waxy, watch out!! They a (read full article)
Pimientos de Padrón come from Galicia in the Northwestern part of Spain. They are small, sweet, green peppers meant to be picked very small. No larger than 2" and definitely before they get waxy. If left to get large and waxy, watch out!! They a (read full article)
Gazpacho, Ay, Gazpacho! One of my favorite summer treats is this cold soup that makes its way into every tapas bar across Spain during the hot summer months! I could eat this every day... if tomatoes were in season throughout the year. There reall (read full article)
Gazpacho, Ay, Gazpacho! One of my favorite summer treats is this cold soup that makes its way into every tapas bar across Spain during the hot summer months! I could eat this every day... if tomatoes were in season throughout the year. There reall (read full article)
Well my mami and I made something french for this week's Monday's with Mami. Having just gotten my new issue of Rachael Ray, (Yes, I heart Rachael Ray!) she had a great recipe for Pissaladière. A flaky onion tart. Looked delicious and I had mos (read full article)
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