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10th February 2021 VEGETABLE AND TARKA DAL…BY HELEN WESTWATER OF ‘LA OLA FRESCA’
It’s never advisable to go trekking unprepared and certainly not in the Himalayas. Nevertheless; many moons ago, setting out from the hilltop station of Darjeeling, myself and two companions in inadequate clothing and flimsy footwear set out over the border to Nepal. After several days of trekking, we found ourselves deep in snow. Cold and […]
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Food 
6th February 2021 Hannah Banana Cake by ‘LA OLA FRESCA’
##It may be a strange phenomenon but in ‘La Ola Fresca’ most of our best loved cakes seem to adopt personalities all of their own. From the arrival of the much-pursued ‘El Señor Brownie’ came his happy partnership with his sun-kissed, wheat-free, partner-in-crime ‘Gloria Zanahoria’ (carrot cake with rice our and almonds). Then recently, out […]
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Editorial 
3rd February 2021 NEW DISCOVERIES ABOUT THE LEGENDARY ‘NAZCA LINES’ OF PERU (PRESENTED BY VALENCIAN ACADEMIC)
##The mystery of the Nazca Lines of Peru unveiled! The project is to be presented in Spain by Valencian academic Dr Ana Mafé and Spanish engineer Carlos Hermida. It will be presented at the International Congress of Cultural Tourism in Cordoba (Spain) in February 2021. The Salvar Nazca team, led by engineer Carlos Hermida, discovers […]
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Food 
31st January 2021 A PUDDING OF MELLOW FRUITFULNESS By ‘LA OLA FRESCA’
##Although Britain is not well famed for its culinary heritage, it is generally accepted that they do have some fine desserts. So, this month, we indulge in puddings and “the proof of the pudding is in the eating”! A refrain which coincidentally originates from the translation of ‘Al freír de los huevos lo verá’ by […]
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Food 
25th January 2021 ALL HAIL THE KALE SALAD!
By Helen Westwater LA OLA FRESCA ##From the kitsch pinky prawn and avocado cocktail of the 70s, to the militant 80s pasta, brocolli tuna mix…or the 90s high-flying yuppie, tricolor mozarella, tomato, avocado, balsamic. As much as music and art, great salads also can encapsulate the aspirations and imagery of a decade. So, what will […]
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Food 
18th January 2021 ‘PRESERVED LEMONS’ BY HELEN WESTWATER OF ‘LA OLA FRESCA’
##Our condolences to those affected personally by the crisis and thanks to the hard work and dedication of health service workers. ‘La Ola Fresca’ is open again and ready to receive you once more with a new line in takeaway picnics and dishes to enjoy on the terraza. It has been a surreal siesta, in […]
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Food 
17th January 2021 ‘FRENCH ONION SOUP’ BY HELEN WESTWATER OF LA OLA FRESCA
‘La Ola Fresca’ is open again. This month, we offer as your nutritional weapon against flus and this dreaded virus a ‘French Onion Soup’. An old favourite of mine and one that you can easily make in your homes. French Onion Soup always reminds me of the flea market in ‘Porte de Clignancourt’ of Paris […]
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Food 
15th January 2021 ‘REDUCETARIAN RAGU’ BY HELEN WESWATER OF ‘LA OLA FRESCA’
##When I first arrived in Spain about fourteen years ago, generally speaking the only vegetarian option was tortilla or grilled vegetables or bizarrely a tuna fish salad! Thankfully, there’s been some re-education on that one and now Valencia boasts a host of good vegetarian & vegan restaurants. However, as I am one of those less […]
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Art 
1st January 2021 ‘VELES MARKET’ FOR ALL THE FAMILY AT THE PORT OF VALENCIA (VELES E VENTS BUILDING) FROM JANUARY 1st TO JANUARY 5th
##The chosen space is the first floor of the iconic “Veles e Vents” Marina building. The event has all the sanitary precautions and limited capacity. Attendance is free + Free Entrance + Information at @Veleseventsvalencia + Design by the Valencian @azuatelier+Organiza @nola.arts Children can have their share of fun and learning with a cooking workshop […]
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Food 
29th December 2020 VALENCIA CUISINE… LEGENDARY CHEF ‘QUIQUE DACOSTA’ WINS NEW AWARD
QUIQUE DACOSTA: “I feel very proud to represent gastronomy, cooking and hospitality for this award… in such a difficult year for everyone,” said the chef upon receiving the news. 24/7 VALENCIA: The 3 Michelin stars chef Quique Dacosta has been distinguished today with the ‘Medalla De Oro Al Mérito en Las Bellas Artes 2020’. The […]
