Food and drink

Just as we might grab a burger, hotdog, or kebab when we want a quick snack, ancient Romans grabbed thrushes. Recently, a study revealed that song thrushes were not a luxury but a fast food option available in Roman street stands of the 1st Century BC. Archaeologists have challenged the long-held notions about Roman cuisine by examining an ancient cesspit …

FOR years Madrid’s legendary Sobrino de Botin has proudly held the Guinness World Record for being the planet’s oldest restaurant –  but now it is being challenged. Founded in 1725, this culinary icon – a favourite of literary giants like Ernest Hemingway – celebrated 300 years of serving up classic Spanish fare earlier this year. The wood-fired oven and its …

Betty Dalary, La Linea de la Concepcion DUSTY border town La Línea de la Concepción might not be the first place that comes to mind for food lovers in Andalucia.  Famed – or perhaps notorious – for being the Spanish sister town to Gibraltar – and the base for a large smuggling community – the town in fact holds many …

SPRING brings with it a sensory overload: blooming jacaranda, clinking glasses of cava, and – if you listen closely – a soft buzz in the air.  Bees are one of the most important (and underrated workers) in nature. World Bee Day was just a few days ago, so it’s a great opportunity to spotlight these tiny powerhouses. Let’s begin with …

It’s impossible to truly understand a city unless you’ve tried its food. Palma, Mallorca’s buzzing capital, isn’t just a feast for the eyes with its Gothic spires and sea-salted breezes – it’s a place where every bite tells a story. To find the best restaurants in this city, you have to dig deeper than just looking at menus. TripAdvisor ratings. …

BRITISH TikTok influencer Jamie Der (@thedeardiaries) thought he was just grabbing some cheap snacks on his sunny Spanish getaway – but ended up wading straight into Spain’s supermarket wars. With the giddy energy of a kid in a pick ‘n’ mix, the self-styled ‘budget bab’ took to Mercadona on his trip to Valencia, sharing the sugary spoils with his TikTok …

The International Organisation of Vine and Wine has released data showing that worldwide, wine consumption is at its lowest level in 1961.  Spain, however, defied this downward trend and posted a slight rise in its domestic wine consumption. According to the OIV, only 214.2 million hectolitres (or a little more than 210 million bottles) of wine were consumed globally last …

Fuengirola has been buzzing and hustling for the past five days. People have been queuing up to sample the various flavours from around the world. Olive Press sent a few of its members to the 29th edition of the Feria Internacional de los paises Saturday  It was impossible to miss the festival. You can follow the scent of barbecued meat …

When Mario Sandoval’s son was just two years old, the child was taken to hospital in a state of coma. He was soon diagnosed with diabetes.  The chef with two Michelin stars said, “I didn’t really understand what the disease was all about.” “As the doctors began to fill us in, I thought ‘my goodness, what awaits my son and …

VIGO, a vibrant port city in northern Spain, has been named the country’s ‘seafood capital’ by The GuardianThe Atlantic Ocean is praised in the song.  The article paints a vivid picture of a place where ‘passion for the sea reigns’ and locals are encouraged to sail the seas. According to a travel article, the culinary richness of Vigo is due …