Category Archives: Travel
It Was a Very Good Year
It is December 31, and I thought I’d take a moment or two to look back on the year 2012- and what a year it was! We began the year with and intimate dinner at La Fórcola, one of our … Continue reading
Someone´s in the kitchen at…La Fórcola
In 2010 Marty and I arrived in Valencia for a 3-month stay. We had taken a small apartment on Calle Borrull. Prior to our arrival, Marty had done his usual research and discovered that there was an Italian restaurant just … Continue reading
Someone’s in the kitchen with….Jordi of Carosel
We met Jordi Morera , Chef Owner of Carosel, in 2009. He was teaching a cooking class called Arroces de tu abuela ( your grandmother’s rice dishes) and we thought it would be great fun to attend. It … Continue reading
Someone’s in the Kitchen with…. Eddie of La Comisaría -Tapas y Copas Ilegales
One of the delights of Valencia is that you never know what you are going to find as you wander down a narrow street or turn a corner. The day we were wandering through the Carmen, was just such a … Continue reading
Someone’s in the Kitchen with …..Mike and Santi
I firmly believe that you learn something new every day. The day, several years ago, when our friend Pepe Monfort invited us for a gin and tonic at The Ginger Loft was no exception. It was a lovely evening and … Continue reading
Someone’s in the kitchen with…….Teresa of A•Nou
After several years of enjoying and photographing the food of Valencia, it seemed time to do something more than pass on my photos to my husband for his blog and post a few on Facebook. With a little prodding … Continue reading
Afternoon at the Beach
Yesterday I had business to do out in the Port area. I decided to take advantage of the beautiful day to walk along the beach and take a few pictures. In spite of the fact that it is February and … Continue reading
Human Touch
So, as I waited for the guitar concert to start at Instituto Luis Vives last night, I observed something that got me thinking. A woman got up from her seat to greet several friends who had just seated themselves in … Continue reading
Puchero con Paquita
Marty and I find ourselves most fortunate as we have met some wonderful people in Valencia who share their homes and family with us. Saturday was just such a day. Pepe had invited us to spend the afternoon in the … Continue reading
Happy Holidays
I always find that period between Thanksgiving and New Years one filled with angst. Too much shopping, too many unhappy-looking people buying things they can’t afford, and just too much tension. There are often high expectations all too often resulting … Continue reading