How to make a Spanish Carajillo …or rather how I learned the proper way to order coffee in Spain, and a recipe for a Spanish Carajillo and other Spanish coffee drinks. On our second day in Spain several years ago, our group enjoyed a fantastic two hour long lunch at Loreto Restaurant in Jumilla with the…
Spain Travel
A hidden gem in Murcia, Spain – Monastrell
Arriving into Murcia, Spain, last month I wasn’t sure what to expect. What had been written about the region in the past didn’t shed much positive light on the wines, especially Monastrell — the regions signature varietal. I had recently become fond of a particular rosé from the region, and at the least I figured…
A Preview of Murcia, Spain
I spent last week in Spain visiting the region of Murcia, specifically the wine appellations, or Denominación de Origens (DO), of Yecla, Jumilla, and Bullas. Along with 7 other US bloggers we had the opportunity to explore this up and coming region, visit several wineries, and taste the local food (including loads of delicious queso…
Wine and food are a great match for Ribera del Duero
I was first introduced to the wines of Ribera del Duero several years ago while vacationing in the Adirondack Mountains in Lake Placid, New York. My husband and I were still just discovering our love for wines made from Tempranillo, and one stood out on the menu of the restaurant we were dining at. I…
Meeting Abacela Winery — 3,000 miles east of Oregon
Just 12 hours after arriving home from a trip to Croatia and Italy I jumped on a train en route to NYC for the Snooth People’s Voice Awards (PVA). After two weeks of intensive wine, food, and traveling I was admittedly jet lagged, full, and tired, but I wouldn’t have passed this opportunity up for…
