Award-winning Spanish tapas bar and restaurant, La Tasca, is trialling a range of brand new dishes marrying traditional Scottish and Spanish ingredients to celebrate the distinctive culture and cuisine of each country. The ‘Discover Scotland’ fusion dishes include Haggis Paella, Irn Bru Sangria and Patatas Bravasheart. The new arrivals, developed by La Tasca Head chef, […]
Torres Sangre de Toro Catalunya 2011
Description: This Torres Sangre de Toro Catalunya 2011 pours a deep ruby colour, with rich complex aromas of spice, packed with blackberry fruits. In the mouth is is full of dark fruits, blended smoothly and working together, with elegant flavours of liquorice and dust on the palate. It has a nice smooth and warming finish. […]
Campo Viejo Rioja Tempranillo 2010
Description: This Campo Viejo Rioja Tempranillo 2010 pours a deep cherry colour, light and vibrant as you would expect from Tempronillo, full of the aroma of ripe red fruits and a subtle background of vanilla and sweet spices. In the mouth the taste is fresh, smooth and soft, with flavours of redcurrants, vanilla, darker spices, […]
Cerveza Estrella Damm Barcelona
Description: This beer, still made to an 1876 recipe, pours a light gold, with a steady medium foam. The slightest aroma of hops, leads to a steady taste of barley and hops, tempered with the rice elements that enhance the smoothness. It has no initial high or lingering taste, but is a good flavoured beer […]
Olives From Spain – Marinade Challenge 2012
These days my phone rarely rings. People send me emails. But the other day I got a call from a friend asking if I wanted to take part in the Spanish Olives marinade competition. Apparently my demonstration on how to prepare cocktail olives to a top Park Lane hotel was still remembered, and this time […]
Death Valley Olives – To Make the Vodka Martini from Hell
If you like your Vodka Martini a little hot and peppery, then this Spanish olive marinade, made with the hottest chilli sauce will blow your head off. It is not one for the faint hearted! [gmc_recipe 2055]
The Ultimate Lemon Olive
If you like your Vodka Martini with the sharpness of a lemon but the bit of an olive then this Spanish olive marinade is for you. [gmc_recipe 2071]
Spanish Olives – Christmas Marinade
This Spanish Olive Christmas marinade takes a while to make up, but it is definitely worth it. The heady mix of aromas and taste add that seasonal touch to any table, and can be considered the olive equivalent of hot mulled wine. [gmc_recipe 2118]
Spanish Olives – Goats Cheese Watermelon
Possibly one of the simplest Spanish Olive mixes to make, this one is fresh, full of flavour and easy to eat. I chose the Spanish black olives, the Spanish olive oil, and the Spanish Goats cheese so that it creates a true taste of Spain. More commonly it would be made using feta cheese in […]
Monsoon Valley Shiraz Rosé 2011 Thailand
Description: Made from a trio of Chenin Blanc, Colombard and Shiraz grapes, Monsoon Valley Blended Rosé is a fruity, and versatile wine. Its pours light body and mango and red berry aroma, making Monsoon Valley Rosé a refreshing, stylish choice for hot summer dining and spicy Thai dishes like Tom Yam Goong soup or sweet […]