Food/recipes

Jan 24, 20222 min read

Lunes 24 Enero 2022: Eating in the Spanish Way

January is the month for dieters. As many of us return from a couple of weeks groaning at the holiday boards, we gaze with shock at our...

Jan 17, 20222 min read

Lunes, 17 Enero 2022: Reality and its Discontents

Today is set aside to remember and celebrate the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, probably the most outstanding campaigner in favor of...

Jan 15, 20222 min read

Sabado, 15 Enero 2022: It's the Thought that Matters, Right?

I made the mistake of heading out to the shops today. I wouldn't have done it, but we were running low on milk and needed a few things...

Jan 10, 20222 min read

Lunes, 10 Enero, 2022: Omicron Impact

I bought the last of my local supermarket's fresh chicken this morning—the last. Two packages of flavored chicken wings had to be sold...

Jan 5, 20223 min read

Miércoles 5 Enero 2022: Digging out and meatless burgers

Just in case anyone harbored any doubts, this photo should illustrate one of the things I am most looking forward to avoiding next year...

Jan 4, 20222 min read

Martes, 4 Enero, 2022. The customs of the country...

After many months working at home last year, the Husband was eventually called back into the office around the middle of 2021. Needless...