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It all started with a road trip from Málaga to Valencia. Eight hours in the car, just me, my thoughts, and a playlist that aged badly by hour three. Somewhere near Benidorm, as I was questioning my life choices, something else caught my attention: massive construction sites. Modern villas popping up like mushrooms after rain. After a few days in Valencia, I decided to take my time heading back. I’d […]
I have a real soft spot for markets. You might’ve read about it in one of my earlier stories here on the site.Anyone arriving in Jesús Pobre on a Sunday morning senses it straight away: the Mercat del Riurau isn’t just any market. It’s an ode to craftsmanship, simplicity, and flavour. Beneath the shade of ancient olive trees, on the inner courtyard of a beautifully restored riurau, local producers gather […]
When I first moved to Spain, I genuinely thought my installer had passed away. Not because he was ill, but because he’d promised me three times that he’d come “mañana,” which I naively interpreted as “I’ll be there tomorrow.” Then he disappeared for four full days. No call, no message—nothing. I pictured the whole thing: grieving family, me at the doorstep with flowers. But on day five, he walked in […]
From the moment I moved to Spain, I was fascinated by how late everything starts here. Evenings don’t really begin until after ten. Kids still playing on the terrace at eleven. And TV shows that kick off around the time I used to be brushing my teeth back in the Netherlands. At first, I thought: “What a mess.” But now I see it differently. Spaniards may have their own rhythm […]
Well, what a weekend it’s been. After my piece on outdoor kitchens last week, I decided to get to work on one myself. It all started with an innocent plan: a cozy evening in the garden. The spring air was fresh, the coals were glowing on the barbecue, and a good glass of wine was within arm's reach. The perfect outdoor living, without the drama. Just as it was meant […]
In the article Outdoor cooking made easy: bring your kitchen outside, Lucas from Casa Y Vida already explained how to set up your outdoor kitchen smartly for Spanish living. But that leaves the big question: what do you actually cook in it?In this piece, we pick up the baton from a culinary point of view. No basic burgers or pre-marinated supermarket skewers, but real Mediterranean inspiration—from creative tapas to paella […]
Yesterday was Father's Day in Spain, and as usual, the barbecue was in my hands. Outdoor cooking has always been a bit of a "dad thing" for me, a moment to gather with family and enjoy the sun. But an outdoor kitchen is so much more than just a place to grill meat. It’s a way to transform your outdoor space into a lively, cosy spot, where you don’t just […]
When I was a child growing up in the Netherlands, Father’s Day was a cozy Sunday in June. Breakfast in bed, a handmade craft, and maybe a bottle of aftershave he’d never use. It wasn’t until I lived in Spain that I discovered Día del Padre is celebrated here on 19 March, on the feast day of San José (Saint Joseph) — the father figure of Jesus and the Catholic […]
Whether it’s after a leisurely stroll along the promenade or as a sweet finale to lunch on the Costa’s, there’s little in Spain that hits the spot quite like a steaming cup of chocolate caliente paired with crispy churros. While chocolate is often associated with Switzerland and Belgium, the Spanish have their own tradition—one that’s just as impressive.In this article, I’ll take you on a journey through Spain’s chocolate culture—from […]
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