VIDA LA VIDA: Estella Damm Summer 2023   ..read more

SEASONAL SPANISH RECIPE: Crispy Fried Eggplant with Honey Posted By: Málaga Food Guide Team - Málaga Province TheMálagaFoodGuide.com First for Málaga Food News  Google Indexed on 310723 at 15:10 CET Aubergine / Eggplant / Berenjena – which is in season in Spain between May – November is a versatile vegetable and is low in calories and sodium, and is a great source of dietary fibre, potassium, and B vitamins. Crispy fried eggplant with honey is a popular tapas throughout Andalusia in southern Spain and one of the few vegetarian tapas. Known locally as berenjenas fritas con mie ..read more

MÁLAGA FOOD NEWS: What is this Umami they speak of? Posted By: Málaga Food Guide Team - Málaga Province TheMálagaFoodGuide.com First for Málaga Food News "...Umami is one of the five basic tastes and is best described as a savoury or “meaty” flavour..." What is umami? Taking its name from Japanese, umami is a pleasant savoury taste imparted by glutamate, a type of amino acid, and ribonucleotides, including inosinate and guanylate, which occur naturally in many foods including meat, fish, vegetables and dairy products The word and its concept were coined, in the early twentie ..read more

MÁLAGA LIFESTYLE: Typical Spanish Breakfasts Posted By: Málaga Food Guide Team - Málaga Province TheMálagaFoodGuide.com First for Málaga Food News Spanish Breakfast There are a variety of foods that are popular for breakfast in Spain, but unlike other cultures, breakfast is not usually a cooked affair or a big meal. This is mainly because the Spanish generally have five meals a day.  Desayuno (Breakfast): 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. Almuerzo (Mid-morning snack): 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. La Comida (Lunch): 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Merienda (Mid-afternoon snack): 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. La hora ..read more

DRINKS: Our straightforward guide to ordering wine in Spain  Posted By: Málaga Food Guide Team - Málaga Province TheMálagaFoodGuide.com First for Málaga Food News Ordering wine in Spain is pretty straightforward if you know how!  "..Below is a quick guide to help you enjoy your wine and order precisely what you want..." Tinto ~ Red Wine Instead of the standard Rioja, why not try Ribera del Duera wines from central Spain. They are better value and just as good. Tinto de Verano ~ Red Wine Spritzer Served across the country, the cold summer drink is one part red ..read more

SEASONAL SPANISH RECIPE: Traditional Gazpacho served ice cold for those hot summer days Posted By: Málaga Food Guide Team - Málaga Province TheMálagaFoodGuide.com First for Málaga Food News  Now that summer is upon us and the days are hotting up! " Try this traditional Andalucian gazpacho recipe for a cooling lunch "    Ingredients (To Serve 4) 100g stale crusty white bread, soaked in cold water for 20 mins 1kg over ripe tomatoes, diced 1 ripe red pepper and 1 green pepper, de-seeded and diced 1 medium cucumber, peeled and diced 2 cloves of garlic, peeled and c ..read more

Quiche has always been one of those foods that has been made fun of, but unfairly so.  There are many great recipes and fillings for the humble quiche. In homage to Summer Picnics, we have put together our version of a Spanish themed quiche. Ingredients For the Pastry 175 gr plain flour pinch salt 85 gr butter, cubed 2–3 tbsp cold water For the Filling 3 eggs 175 ml cream 1/4 tsp salt and pepper 1/4 tsp smoked paprika 125 ml finely chopped cooked potatoes 125 ml finely chopped cooked chorizo sausage 75 ml finely sliced roasted red peppers 2 salad onions, finely chopped  ..read more

LIFESTYLE: Food Trucks Xperience Torrox 2023 Posted By: Málaga Food Guide Team - Málaga Province TheMálagaFoodGuide.com First for Málaga Food News  Google Indexed on 120723 at 18:00 12th July 2023 The Food Trucks Xperience is hitting Torrox Costa this week. It begins on Thursday 13th July and runs till Sunday 16th July 2023. The event is being held in the Avenida de El Faro, Torrox Costa, starting at 19:00 until late. There will be 10 Food Trucks, serving global cuisine followed by Live Music each evening to enjoy. The event being is hosted by Baobab Eventos Photo C ..read more

FOOD HACKS: Cheats Homemade Mayonnaise in minutes Posted By: Málaga Food Guide Team - Málaga Province TheMálagaFoodGuide.com First for Málaga Food News  Mayonnaise    For a quick homemade mayonnaise using  just a hand blender with the blade attachment and a jug  you can create a vortex which will help the ingredients emulsify easily. You'll need 1 egg, 1 cup of vegetable oil, 1-2 tablespoons of white wine vinegar and salt and pepper to taste. Put the egg in the bottom of the jug with the vinegar and half the oil, then place the blender on top of the ..read more

MÁLAGA FOOD NEWS: Lunch in Spain is so unlike anywhere else Posted By: Málaga Food Guide Team - Málaga Province TheMálagaFoodGuide.com First for Málaga Food News  It is true the Spanish love their food, but they especially enjoy going out for lunch. "...the best thing about lunch in Spain is the sobremesa" It is commonly known that the Spanish are a nation of food lovers. Whether it be meeting for tapas and drinks or gathering for an extended celebratory lunch. However, despite their passion for food, it is not so much about the eating, but more about the sobremesa. Th ..read more