https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Spain in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed January 16th is officially Internationally Croquette Day. https://www.thelocal.es/20200116/recipe-how-to-make-classic-spanish-ham-croquettes Thu, 16 Jan 2020 10:30:44 +0100 recipe-how-to-make-classic-spanish-ham-croquettes There is no better winter warmer than a cocido Madrileño, the traditional stew enjoyed across the Madrid region during the colder months. https://www.thelocal.es/20190208/recipe-cocido-madrileo Fri, 08 Feb 2019 14:18:43 +0100 recipe-cocido-madrileo As autumn turns into winter you will see braziers set up on street corners and town squares across Spain selling baked sweet potatoes and aromatic roasted chestnuts. https://www.thelocal.es/20191031/recipe-how-to-make-traditional-catalan-halloween-panellets Thu, 31 Oct 2019 13:31:41 +0100 recipe-how-to-make-traditional-catalan-halloween-panellets This week Heath Savage shares two of her favourite recipes that are the perfect healthy comfort food to enjoy during lockdown. https://www.thelocal.es/20200506/lockdown-recipes-alubias-and-albondigas Wed, 06 May 2020 12:17:43 +0200 lockdown-recipes-alubias-and-albondigas This scrumptious calorific treat is traditionally eaten in Spain over Easter, and it's easy enough to make at home. https://www.thelocal.es/20200408/recipe-how-to-make-spains-easter-dish-torrijas Wed, 08 Apr 2020 15:06:42 +0200 recipe-how-to-make-spains-easter-dish-torrijas Madrid locals know that when it's cold outside there is nothing quite as satisfying as a traditional Cocido Madrileno... followed by a snooze. https://www.thelocal.es/20200110/cocido-and-siesta-how-to-survive-winter-in-madrid Fri, 10 Jan 2020 09:59:00 +0100 cocido-and-siesta-how-to-survive-winter-in-madrid The hearty Asturian dish is a perfect lunch on a cold day... and don't forget the crusty bread and cider! https://www.thelocal.es/20191108/recipe-fabada-asturiana-asturian-bean-stew Fri, 08 Nov 2019 12:30:24 +0100 recipe-fabada-asturiana-asturian-bean-stew In her latest column, Heath Savage, an Australian who bought a dilapated property in rural Galicia, describes how visiting volunteers helped get the project off the ground. https://www.thelocal.es/20190924/an-aussie-in-galicia-how-free-labour-helps-transform-a-renovation-project Tue, 24 Sep 2019 14:45:52 +0200 an-aussie-in-galicia-how-free-labour-helps-transform-a-renovation-project Albóndigas (meatballs) are a traditional Spanish dish served in bars and restaurants across the nation. https://www.thelocal.es/20190719/recipe-how-to-make-traditional-spanish-meatballs-albondigas Fri, 19 Jul 2019 18:14:19 +0200 recipe-how-to-make-traditional-spanish-meatballs-albondigas Ice cold, refreshing and a delicious alternative to gazpacho. Here is how to make Andalusian white garlic soup. https://www.thelocal.es/20190628/recipe-andalusian-ajo-blanco-white-garlic-soup Fri, 28 Jun 2019 18:00:35 +0200 recipe-andalusian-ajo-blanco-white-garlic-soup Chilled, refreshing, and delicious, a bowl of gazpacho is a must during Spain's sizzling summer months. https://www.thelocal.es/20190621/recipe-how-to-make-gazpacho-spains-refreshing-summer-soup Fri, 21 Jun 2019 14:42:16 +0200 recipe-how-to-make-gazpacho-spains-refreshing-summer-soup Food writer Fiona Dunlop explains her fascination for Andalucía and how its culinary roots inspired her latest cookbook. https://www.thelocal.es/20181126/my-spanish-story-my-taste-for-andalucias-food Mon, 26 Nov 2018 13:21:08 +0100 my-spanish-story-my-taste-for-andalucias-food Vegetarians sometimes struggle in meat-loving Spain, but this Spanish ratatouille is a hit for vegetarians and meat-eaters alike. https://www.thelocal.es/20160429/recipe-pisto-manchego-a-spanish-veggie-delight Fri, 29 Apr 2016 18:30:30 +0200 recipe-pisto-manchego-a-spanish-veggie-delight A Spanish charity has launched an initiative to ‘Dine Quietly’ in a bid to encourage restaurant-goers to not be so noisy in restaurants. https://www.thelocal.es/20151120/silence-the-missing-ingredient-in-spanish-restaurants Fri, 20 Nov 2015 17:46:19 +0100 silence-the-missing-ingredient-in-spanish-restaurants A Basque country restaurant was chosen as the best restaurant in Europe this year in Opinionated About Dining's annual rating. The Local took a look at Spain's enticing eateries that made the cut. https://www.thelocal.es/20150508/europes-best-restaurant-is-in-spain Fri, 08 May 2015 12:58:12 +0200 europes-best-restaurant-is-in-spain