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gourgettebloem

Gusto

Three summer recipes with zucchini flowers and homegrown herbs

Some ingredients are like summer romances: fragile, fleeting, but unforgettable. The zucchini flower is a perfect example. You’ll rarely find them in supermarkets, because they prefer to go straight from the garden into the pan. And that’s exactly where their magic lies. Combine them with fresh herbs and you’ve got something that feels like a summer secret. Last week, I celebrated my first harvest with a simple pasta. Today, right […]

today06/09/2025

dorpsmarkt groenten

Viva Cultura

The pride of the village market – and why a courgette actually gets respect here

Last week, as I strolled through the village market in Teulada, I saw it happen: an older woman with a cloth bag and a critical eye held up a courgette as if she were inspecting a diamond. She turned it in the light, gave it a gentle squeeze, sniffed it, and finally nodded approvingly at the market vendor. He smiled. “Muy buena esta semana”, he said. And she paid — […]

today06/05/2025

eerste oogst van balkon

Casa Y Vida

From balcony to table: my first harvest (and what happened next)

June has something magical about it. Everything grows, blooms, bursts with life. Except my courgettes. But we’ll get to that. Back in March, I wrote—full of hope—about my microhuerto on the balcony of my finca. A few pots, some bags of organic soil, and seeds I wasn’t entirely convinced would become more than decorative optimism. The Spanish sun gave it her all, the rain did next to nothing, and I… […]

today06/04/2025

Verse Kruiden Gezondheid

Vida Sana

Fresh herbs: good for your body, great for your mood

It’s amazing what fresh herbs like basil, rosemary, and mint can do for your health. Sometimes wellness comes in a smoothie, sometimes in a walk — and sometimes, it’s simply in a handful of leaves. Since I started growing my own herbs, I notice it every day: a little green on your plate can make a world of difference. Not just for your body, but for your mood too. My […]

today06/03/2025

Koken met je eerste oogst

Gusto

Cooking with character: your first harvest, your first pasta

There’s something undeniably euphoric about cooking with your first harvest. Whether it’s a handful of beans, a crooked courgette, or that one ripe tomato that finally gave in — the moment you carry something from your own garden or pot into the kitchen feels like a small victory. Not because it’s a lot, but because it’s yours. And today, it’s right here in front of me. A few basil leaves, […]

today06/02/2025

Costa Maand van de Moestuin

Costa Lifestyle

June on the Costa: the month of the kitchen garden

It’s June. Spring is tiptoeing into summer, the sun climbs higher, the days stretch longer, and the earth offers generously. Anyone who has ever planted a seed — even in a balcony pot — knows: this is the month when everything comes together. No wonder we at Costa Lifestyle call June the Month of the Kitchen Garden. Not because we all have green thumbs, but because the idea of sowing, […]

today06/01/2025

tapas en wijn

Gusto

Tapas and wine: the perfect pairing

Sometimes you don’t quite know why something works — you just feel it. That’s tapas and wine. Not a technique, but a feeling. A balance between small plates and bold flavours, between fresh and rich, salty and acidic, between what’s on the table and what’s poured beside it. If you’ve read my piece on Spanish wines from the Costa Blanca, you’ll know this is a bit of a sweet spot […]

today05/26/2025

slenteren in Spanje

Viva Cultura

They stroll, I bump: the art of wandering in Spain

It started with an elbow to the ribs. Not mine. I was innocently walking down a narrow street in Dénia, thinking I had just enough space to pass someone. But the people in front of me weren’t moving. We’re in Spain, so they’re strolling. In waves. No straight line, no rhythm, no clear tempo. When I tried to move left, a lady in a polyester floral dress swung her arm […]

today05/23/2025

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