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29th June 2023 ‘MI CUB’ (Mercado de Colón) TURNS THE BRASCADA INTO A BROCHETTE!
Álvaro Calzada, chef at the Petraher restaurant in Valencia, has been in charge of preparing this recipe that incorporates some Arabic nuances. This forms part of the initiative “Las 4 estaciones de la terreta” (The 4 seasons of the land) with which ‘Mi Cub’ promotes Valencian gastronomy. With “The 4 Seasons of the Terreta” Mi […]
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28th June 2023 ‘HOTARU’ IN VALENCIA WELCOMES THE LEGENDARY JAPANESE FIREFLY FESTIVAL WITH AN ILLUMINATING MENU!
In the realm of Japanese culture, fireflies reign supreme, basking in the limelight of literature, cinematic artistry, and visual marvels. Thus, it comes as no surprise that the annual Hotaru Matsuri, the celebrated Firefly Festival, illuminates the scene during this hallowed season. It is within the heart of Nagoya’s verdant forest that these ethereal creatures […]
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27th June 2023 THE RESTAURANT ‘2 ESTACIONES’ WELCOMES THE ARRIVAL OF SUMMER WITH A TRANSFORMATIVE EXPERIENCE!
The narrative of the restaurant ‘2 Estaciones’ in the hip barrio of Ruzafa (Valencia) is transitioning from sustainability to transformation. Alberto Alonso and Mar Soler’s restaurant is not only bidding farewell to their spring menu with a unique celebration but also eagerly anticipating the arrival of summer. The terrace will be a prominent feature during […]
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22nd June 2023 THE QUIQUE DACOSTA RESTAURANT IS LABELLED ‘ONE OF THE BEST 20 IN THE WORLD’
At the gala held at Valencia’s City of Arts and Sciences, the renowned ‘World’s 50 Best Restaurants’ list recognised Quique Dacosta Restaurant as one of the top twenty globally. With three Michelin stars, the Spanish chef’s restaurant has significantly improved its ranking, climbing over twenty positions compared to last year. This achievement not only places […]
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6th June 2023 STRAWBERRY EXPLOSION! By Helen Westwater ‘La Ola Fresca’
Strawberries are hard to beat! Heart-shaped and juicy, they have also been scientifically proven to reduce the risk of a heart attack through their high content of flavonoids (antioxidants) and are rich in potassium, the mineral that helps to regulate fluids and blood pressure. Try them with a splash of balsamic vinegar, black pepper, rocket […]
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8th May 2023 ’24/7 VALENCIA’ RECIPE FOR ‘CHILLI MUSSELS – ZUPPE DI COZZE’
In the old riverbed of Valencia (Turia Gardens) in the ‘Festival de las Naciones’ I was happily sitting in the sun, sipping margaritas in the Mexican tent with friends, when I noticed the Aussie camp. Bounding over there, what did I find: Kangaroo sandwiches, Buffalo burgers and FOSTERS! I got a great giggle out of […]
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12th April 2023 ‘FOR THE LOVE OF ART’, THE NEW SEASON AT ‘QUIQUE DACOSTA RESTAURANTE’
The three Michelin-starred chef, awarded the Gold Medal for Merit in Fine Arts, launches his new season at his restaurant in Dénia (Alicante). ‘Por Amor al Arte’ is the new gastronomic proposal of the three Michelin star chef Quique Dacosta that can be enjoyed from this month onwards at his restaurant in the Alicante town […]
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23rd March 2023 FOOD BY HELEN WESTWATER OF LA OLA FRESCA…‘ARNADÍ DE CALABAZA’
One of the most fascinating things about cooking, for me, is the dialogue or stories that can be passed down through the ages. Traditional recipes, and the way they are celebrated in our homes, can give coded messages of where we came from and the stories of our journey. As we are approaching Easter, we […]
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30th January 2023 CROISSANTS! #diainternacionaldelcroissant
By Helen Westwater La Ola Fresca So, while a well-known UK supermarket blows up a storm of scorn from the French…for launching a new, straight-lined croissant that is easier for their customers to spread with butter and jam…we get back to basics, roll up the shirtsleeves and make our own. With these utterly buttery croissants, […]
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20th January 2023 WILD MUSHROOM AND ROASTED CHESTNUT RISOTTO
BY HELEN WESTWATER OF ‘LA OLA FRESCA’ With the somewhat chilly nights…here’s a warming recipe to get the taste buds flowing using two of the latest arrivals from the seasonal kitchen, wild mushrooms and roasted chestnuts. One type of Spanish wild mushroom that you will start to see in the fruit and vegetable shops around […]
