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Mussels with Saffron and Tomatoes
I love, love, love mussels. They’re so easy to make and inexpensive yet feel so indulgen. They’re a great addition to our Spanish tapas menu. This recipe combines saffron and tomatoes, making for a scrummy broth that you’ll want to sop up with lots of good crusty bread. Starting with clean fresh mussels is key….
Victoria Sponge Cake with Blackberries and Lavender Cream
To complete our spring meal that included burrata and pea crostini and Mediterranean short ribs with polenta, I decided on a Victoria Sponge Cake with Blackberries and Lavender Cream. This was of course an homage to The Great British Baking Show, but I added an Australian twist! More on that in a bit.
Gazpacho A La Pedro Almodóvar
What’s more refreshing than a chilled soup during the hot summer months? The king of chilled soups in my mind is gazpacho, which is a perfect way to showcase tomatoes as they reach the height of their season. During our trip to Spain in 2011 we ate gazpacho almost everyday of our three week visit…
