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16th December 2025 ‘TURRÓN’ By Helen Westwater of ‘La Ola Fresca’
Christmas time is not so far away now! Ever wondered how to feed an army? Well, apparently this is how the Moors did it; with the use of energy-rich almonds and honey in a form convenient to transport, allowing an instant on-the-move vitality snack and leading to the origin of the Jijona Turrón. Just the […]
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12th December 2025 ‘BEIRUT’ CELEBRATES 30 YEARS OF LEBANESE CUISINE IN VALENCIA, EXPLORING ITS PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE!
With three locations in the city, this family-run business offers personalized service and homemade recipes in its three restaurants in Ruzafa, Aragón, and the City of Arts and Sciences. Amal and her four children were the stars of a travelling anniversary celebration, taking guests on a journey through Beirut’s three restaurants, exploring the family’s past, […]
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4th December 2025 ARGENTINE GRILL ‘CRUZ PAMPA’ CELEBRATES FIRST ANNIVERSARY OF ITS NEW DIRECTION!
After taking over at the end of 2024, the new owners have revitalized the space and launched a revamped menu. Argentine grill Cruz Pampa is celebrating its first anniversary since beginning its new chapter at the end of 2024. Since then, the current owners have revitalized the space and presented a renewed gastronomic offering, where […]
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19th November 2025 The first harvest of oranges from the Valencian Citrus PGI at El Corte Inglés’ Seasonal Flavors Km0
The GastroMercats at El Corte Inglés Colón and Maisonnave, and the cafeterias at El Corte Inglés Nuevo Centro, Avenida de Francia, Castellón, Federico Soto, and Elche will add a dish featuring this product to their menus until November 30. All El Corte Inglés supermarkets in the Valencian Community will sell this local product protected by the […]
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14th November 2025 LIKE HOME, BUT BETTER: ‘EL RUSTIDOR’ BEGINS A NEW CHAPTER! (EXCLUSIVE REPORT)
Following its rebranding, the Meliana takeaway has launched a new website and is boosting its catering service. “Like home, but better” is the phrase that best defines El Rustidor, the legendary takeaway in Meliana, just a few kilometres from the city. After the recent launch of its website, it’s entering a new phase in the […]
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13th November 2025 ‘ARROZ AL HORNO’ (OVEN BAKED RICE)
BY HELEN WESTWATER OF ‘LA OLA FRESCA’ “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.” Robert the Bruce, king of Scotland, is meant to have told his troops that… shortly before walloping the English at Bannockburn in 1314. Apt advice for this recipe, ‘Arroz al horno’ (‘Arrós al forn’ in Valenciano) that has thwarted […]
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4th November 2025 THE VALENCIAN COUNTRYSIDE CONQUERS THE AVENIDA ARAGON ZONE WITH LA BARRAQUITA’S SECOND RESTAURANT IN THE CITY OF VALENCIA!
With an already established location in the seaside area, the Valencian firm is moving closer to the city centre, opening a larger space focused on Mediterranean cuisine. Sharing plates, grilled meats and fish, and paellas cooked in a traditional Valencian dish are the main offerings of a restaurant that also offers a daily set menu […]
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1st November 2025 ‘PIMPAM PUMPKIN TART’ BY HELEN WESTWATER OF ‘LA OLA FRESCA’
What to do with the one that got away?! If you, like me, are managing to save some pumpkins from the great Halloween carve up massacre… here are some ideas in which you can put them to their greater worth. There are a wide range of pumpkins that belong to the same family of squashes. […]
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31st October 2025 CASA PESCADORES: THE SEAFARING SOUL OF ‘EL CABANYAL’ COMES ALIVE AMIDST NETS, ‘BRASA’, AND LONG AFTER-DINNER CONVERSATIONS
The highly anticipated project from Grupo Mercabanyal and Jugando con Fuego, located on the beachfront of ‘El Cabanyal’, pays homage to the culinary traditions of Valencia’s old-fashioned beachside eateries. Born from a former fisherman’s house and shipyard, the space will feature a restaurant area, helmed by the chefs of Flama, and a bar area, perfect […]
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29th October 2025 TREACLE TREAT GINGERBREAD CAKE…BY ‘LA OLA FRESCA’ (HELEN WESTWATER)
At ‘La Ola Fresca’ we have long been using ginger! Mainly, for its all pervasive anti-inflammatory powers, anti-nausea and anti-oxidant qualities. The cultivation of this warming and invocative spice goes back 5000 years and is top ingredient on my list of potions. In this recipe for our ‘Treacle Treat Gingerbread Cake’ butter melts in your […]
