When I opened Los Castanos nearly six years ago, one of the several special things I wanted to give my guests was home-made brown bread for their breakfast. I come from a long line of brown breadmakers and longed to continue the tradition. My guests loved it. Commented on it. Praised me for it. “What …
Read moreYesterday was a most gorgeous day here in the Serrania de Ronda. It had snowed the night before and covered the distant peaks of the appropriately named Sierra de las Nieves. The sun shone brilliantly in our valley. A perfect almost-Spring day!
Read moreWater, as we all know, is the new gold. Cartajima is thus very fortunate to have abundant amounts of the clear stuff. And, we can thank a Moorish hermit who lived up in Los Riscos (the craggy mountains that form the backdrop to this little white village). They tell the story in the village of …
Read moreI know you aren´t interested in what I had for lunch yesterday. Neither am I. However, you would surely be as intrigued as I was to be offered Creaking Goat Cheese followed by Hake Supreme with Gluttony and Prawns. These were both on offer at one of our favourite lunchtime places which is tucked in …
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