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How to make Sangria
Are you hosting a party? Why not make a some fresh and delicious sangria for you guests, -they will love it! Sangria is a stereotypical Spanish drink, that most of the tourists who visit Spain try. There are two kind … Continue reading
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Can I drink alcohol while following low carb diet?
We have received many questions asking about how does enjoying alcohol effect low-carb diets. I dont judge this, as there is pretty much nothing better, than a nice glass of redwine with a juicy steak! Naturally, drinks that have lower … Continue reading
Oranges and lemons in March
I was visiting last weekend in Lorca, a south-eastern city of Spain, that suffered a earthquake in 2011. It was pretty unusual to find the trees full of oranges and lemons at this time of the year, but the trees … Continue reading
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Low-carb frozen berry smoothie
Spring is coming, and with warm temperatures I dont really feel like making breakfast. Downing an ice-cold berry smoothie however is always delicious and rather healthy. If you find the right ingredients, its even low in carbonhydrates. This is how … Continue reading
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Coffee, -the spanish way
When you enter a typical spanish coffee shop, be prepared for the following conversation: Customer: Buenos dias, un cafe con leche por favor (Good morning! Could I have a coffe with milk, please) Waiter: En vaso o taza (Would you … Continue reading
Mercado de San Miguel
Right in the center of Madrid, lays an old structure made of glass and iron that is full of tourists and locals alike. Only a few years ago, this place was almost ready to be demolished. Luckily for us culinary … Continue reading
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Ceasar salad
The first low carbonhydrate meal we are presenting is a classic Ceasar salad. This delicious and filling salad can be even eaten as a main meal, -just add some extra boiled egg and bacon to it! Start by cutting the … Continue reading
Garden of a Spanish Villa
In a spanish garden you most probably will not find flowers or berries, like you might find in your garden. In a typical Andalucian garden, apart from hotels and city apartments, is very practical and used to grow things that … Continue reading
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Gazpacho
Gazpacho is a cool vegetable drink (sound gross but its not), that is a great refreshment on a hot summers day. It is often offered as a started or as a snack. What do you need to make gazpacho? 6 … Continue reading
Organic wine
I dont know if the term organic is the right for this wine. This stuff has more or less nothing to do with the wines you buy from shops. This is wine as it has been always, before industrialization of … Continue reading
