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1st April 2024 FOOD BY HELEN WESTWATER OF ‘LA OLA FRESCA’ ….CHIMICHURRI AND CARROT TOPS
If you get an organic veg box, you will find your vegetables don’t come neatly trimmed to fit their plastic container but bustling with a jungle of accompanying vegetation. Waste not, want not! Don’t throw it in the bin. These leaves and tops are the top of the pops… with nutrients of around six times […]
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7th March 2024 IV TORNEO DE TITAINA VALENCIANA AT ‘MI CUB’
Within the Mercat de Colon’s Art Nouveau arches, the smell of fresh ‘Titaina’ was emerging from the ‘Mi Club’ as several of Valencia’s finest home cooks went head-to-head for the title of ‘IV Torneo de Titaina Valenciana’ (IV Mi Club Valencian Titaina Tournament) in a bid to prove who can cook the finest Titaina in […]
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29th February 2024 ‘MI CUB’ INTRODUCES GAMBOSI AND AUTHENTIC MEDITERRANEAN SQUID SANDWICH FOR LUNCH
Mi Cub, the beloved gastronomic haven nestled within the Mercado de Colón, continues its commitment to locally sourced products with the latest additions to its menu: Gambosi and an authentic Mediterranean squid sandwich. These culinary delights, sourced from the waters of Alicante and expertly curated by gourmet fishmongers’ Martin & Mary, represent a fusion of […]
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11th February 2024 ‘SORBITO DIVINO’ IN THE CENTRE OF VALENCIA…
Hidden away in a quiet corner of the historic centre of Valencia, you will find another wining & dining spot that has our stamp of approval. ‘Sorbito Divino’ is a very well-established restaurant with a cosy interior and a spacious terrace, illuminated with candlelight. When entering the venue, your gaze is drawn to the glass […]
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6th February 2024 SAINT VALENTINE’S DAY MENU AT ‘KUZINA’
There are many mysteries regarding the origins of ‘Saint Valentine’s Day’. Some say it originated from the Roman era with ‘Lupercalia’, a pagan fertility celebration from Ancient Rome which took place in the middle of February. This involved men stripping naked to sacrifice a goat and a dog, with the younger men taking strips off […]
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4th February 2024 DINING AT ‘HOTARU RESTAURANTE’
Saint Valentine’s Day varies in its celebration across different cultures. Here in Valencia, some similar celebrations even take place on October 9th, where Valencians traditionally exchange marzipan wrapped in a handkerchief. The recipient of the gift must keep the handkerchief in which the marzipan is wrapped as a token of their enduring love and the […]
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31st January 2024 ‘BHARAT’ INDIAN RESTAURANT IN THE CENTRE OF VALENCIA
EXCLUSIVE ’24/7 VALENCIA’ INTERVIEW WITH INDIAN OWNER NAVDEEP SIDHU On a Saturday night, a couple of the ‘24/7 Valencia’ team dined out at this deservedly popular Indian restaurant, right in the heart of the city. It was a mostly Spanish crowd with a pleasant & upbeat atmosphere. The genuine Indian cuisine was most enjoyable and […]
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26th January 2024 ‘FIESTA DE LA ALCACHOFA’ (FESTIVAL OF THE ARTICHOKE) 27-28 JANUARY (BENICARLÓ)
A little green thistle emerges onto the markets of Valencia this time of year, painful to eat if not prepared correctly, but like all good things if you’re willing to navigate around potential distress there’s a due reward that can only come from fresh produce. The artichoke has not always been without its own strange […]
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6th January 2024 ‘VEGETABLE SPAGHETTI’ BY HELEN WESTWATER OF ‘LA OLA FRESCA’
In the neighbourhood of Benimaclet, where ‘La Ola Fresca’ is situated, we are enjoying the sunshine and continue to explore the production of food through ecological and sustainable methods. So, here’s a wheat-free recipe that is both healthy and delicious…to bring some of that vibrance to your plate. Ingredients for 4 people Vegetable spaghetti 1 […]
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30th December 2023 TRADITIONAL VALENCIA WITH FRIENDLY SERVICE AT ‘LA CHURRERIA DEL BARRIO’
24/7 Valencia: Could you tell us more about La Churreria? La Churreria del barrio: In our churreria we elaborate churros in the traditional way, porras, pumpkin fritters and exquisite hot chocolate. For breakfast or an afternoon snack, enjoy some ‘churros’ that are especially made just for you. We are in the Av. Del Cid area […]
