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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, […]
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, […]
After previous pieces on clever and sustainable ways to keep your home cool, this time I paid a visit to Hans Striekwold of Quuick – a man who knows more than most about tap water in Spain. They were already in place, as if they knew company was coming. Kees and Coco, two French bulldogs with the stare of a customs officer and the patience of a cathedral. They did […]
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 […]
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 […]
Living in Spain sounds idyllic. The sun, the view, the lavender in your garden. And the idea of living with nature? Very romantic. But no one tells you that sometimes, the garden moves inside. On tiny feet. My first Spanish spring was glorious—until one morning I lifted the sugar bowl and discovered it had been relocated. Not physically, but in terms of occupancy. An ant colony had organised itself so […]
This week it’s that time again in Madrid: the Feria de San Isidro! When I first found myself in the middle of it last year, I thought: wait a minute… isn’t this just an Andalusian party in disguise? And yes, this month we’re diving into Spain’s inland. After my story about Cruces de Mayo in Córdoba, this one is about a celebration in the Spanish capital. There were horses, flamenco […]
There we go again. You’re heading off. To the Netherlands, a few weeks with family, or just escaping the tourist chaos for a bit. Your house stays behind. Silent. Warm. And in the corner: that one monstera, your beloved kentia, maybe even a few defiant little cuttings. They look at you the way a dog might—only with leaves. And you think, “They’ll be fine.” Spoiler: they often aren’t. Which is […]
Cruces de Mayo? Honestly? I first thought it was a wedding. Or a local procession. Or maybe a school project with a slightly overenthusiastic flower budget. A friend had invited me for a few days in Córdoba. “Just a little spring getaway,” she said. I had no idea that, last week, just before Mother’s Day, I’d end up right in the middle of a floral cross. Decorated with ribbons, candles, […]
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