Food and drink

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 …

When we think of a healthy way to start the day, it is rare that we consider something as simple as a glass or two of water. According to experts, even small changes in our morning beverage can have a major impact on how we feel. Paloma Quentana, a nutritionist, says that adding just a little salt to your water …

RUM lovers, get ready – Madrid’s about to go full pirate mode.From May 7-12, Spain’s capital will be swimming in sugarcane spirits as ‘Mad Ron Week‘ rolls into town – a brand new celebration of all things rum, cocktails and chaos. Hosted by a crew of top brand ambassadors – including Miguel Tena (Ron Carúpano), Luis Viera (Ron Santa Teresa), …

THAT fresh crunchy bite of cucumber, paired with sweet cherry tomato that bursts in your mouth, soft crumbling feta, a zing of spice from red onion, and of course the olives grown just around the Andalucian corner… Delicious.  A recent study has found that the Mediterranean diet lowers cancer risk due to obesity.  Researchers at the University of Navarra discovered …

With Easter approaching, my thoughts turn to chocolate. The price of cocoa has more than doubled over the last year. Ghana and the Côte d’Ivoire, which jointly account for two thirds of the world’s cocoa bean production, had extreme rainfall at the end of 2023, which caused the plants to rot with black pod disease, followed by a drought in …

The Champions Burger is coming to Mallorca during the entire Easter Week. It’s a competition dedicated to producing gourmet hamburgers, and they cost less than €16. The Champions Burger “Smash Edition” is being held until April 21 at the El Molino fairgrounds, located in the Galatzó neighbourhood of Calvià, and admission is free. This event will bring together 12 burger …

EASTER in Spain is a big deal. There are huge crowds of people lining up the streets to see the Semana Santa procession. All that religious fervor can work up a pretty good appetite.. The lack of chocolate Easter eggs may surprise visitors, but there are many other delicious traditional Spanish treats that mark the occasion. Torrijas  Torrijas in Spanish. …

You’ll find that your Spanish friends agree with you about two things at least: semana Santa has evolved and is a culinary treat. That is to say, it’s no longer the stern religious occasion that it used to be – today, it’s a fun tourist attraction, and we can take full advantage of the delicious dishes that are served up …