Mark Tullett
International Chickpea Day
Chickpeas, or Garbanzos, as I tend to think of them today se one of the staples, snd favourites, in my diet. Believe ir ir not they...
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Mark Tullett
- Dec 29, 2022
- 1 min
Veganuary
Its just a year since I switched to vegan after over 35 years as a vegetarian. I did Veganuary last January and didn't didn't look back....
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Mark Tullett
- Jun 24, 2022
- 2 min
Sant Joan
Today is the day for the tradional Coque de Sant Joan, so here's a slightly less tradional recipe ( as it's vegan) from Delantal de Alces...
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Mark Tullett
- Sep 10, 2021
- 1 min
Spanish Garlic Soup
Allegedly originality made by shepherd's tending their flocks this tasty soup fills a corner, and is easy to make. Here's a recipe I've...
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Mark Tullett
- Mar 26, 2021
- 1 min
Spinach Day
Yes, today is Spinach Day and one of my favourite veggies. Spinach originally came from Persia (now Iran), and made its way to Europe...
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Mark Tullett
- Nov 6, 2020
- 2 min
Crema Catalana
A very local dessert, and one of my favourites when made well. It's a bit like a creme brulee which is French, and the locals will...
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Mark Tullett
- Oct 23, 2020
- 1 min
Cauliflower and Blue cheese cream soup
I had this for lunch just a couple of days ago and had quite a few requests for the recipe, so here we go... and don't worry it's really...
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Mark Tullett
- Sep 9, 2020
- 1 min
Sopa de Cebolla
AKA Onion soup. A friend recently asked for my onion soup recipe, which, like Matt if my cooking projects, I basically make up as I'm...
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Mark Tullett
- Jul 21, 2020
- 1 min
Pimientos de Padron
Yes, Jane was correct, guessing Sunday's challenge as Padron peppers, and yes they were a dish we enjoyed on the Camino, actually in...
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Mark Tullett
- Jul 18, 2020
- 1 min
Croquetas de zanahorias
And for those that don't speak it - Carrot croquettes. Some time ago a lovely Peruvian friend, Betty, brought some carrot croquettes to...
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Mark Tullett
- Jul 1, 2020
- 1 min
Cream of Courgette Soup
One of my favourite soups for any time of the year is Cream of Courgette Soup. In the winter it's a great lunchtime warmer while in the...
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Mark Tullett
- Jun 15, 2020
- 1 min
Meat Free Week
Did you know that the 15 to 21 June is international Meat Free Week? I have now been meat free for well over 30 years, and I'm not...
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Mark Tullett
- Jun 12, 2020
- 2 min
Tortilla de Patatas
AKA Spanish omelette and potato omelette. One of my favourite dishes as a tapa, or as a sandwich filling, or for lunch or dinner. It's...
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Mark Tullett
- May 30, 2020
- 2 min
Gazpacho
With the warmer weather there is nothing I like more than a nice glass, or bowl, of iced gazpacho. Gazpacho is a cold blended vegetable...
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Mark Tullett
- Apr 9, 2020
- 2 min
Torrijas
The Spanish have many Easter traditions and tary treats to eat. Ive already told you all about bunyols, now heres another of our special...
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Mark Tullett
- Apr 7, 2020
- 3 min
Lentil Pate
One of the staple and most popular dishes at our afternoon Teas is the lentil pate, and I've had a few requests for, and promised to...
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Mark Tullett
- Mar 16, 2020
- 2 min
Paella
One of the most well known dishes of Spain is the Paella (The double ll is pronounce ¡d like a Y not like an L -( pie-ayer ). It is not...
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Mark Tullett
- Mar 11, 2020
- 2 min
Bunyols
I know that in many places people give up sweet things for lent, well here in Catalunya a special doughnut like 'pastry' is added to the...
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