Monthly Archives: April 2013

Food & Fashion in Santiago de Compostela, Spain

The opportunity to visit and stay at the Parador in Santiago de Compostela, also known as the Hostal Dos Reis Catolicos, is a truly special and memorable experience.  One that you will enjoy and inspires a desire to return again … Continue reading

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Des TAPA GALICIA – Yum Yum!

Galicia is known for its delicious TAPAS! It is a common practice and tradition to receive a Tapa when ordering any drink at the local bars.  It is a fun way to try local Galician Flavors.  You receive two types … Continue reading

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Homemade Fruit Infused WATER!

  Galicia is a land of many Organic home gardens.  It is one of the gifts of living in this beautiful area is to see all the small family owned farms and gardens. Surrounded by lush green mountains and valleys … Continue reading

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Market Fresh MARtes – Tuesday

  It is almost hard to remember the cold, wind, rain and some snow days of winter when the sun has come out so bright to greet us.  Incredible how fast the trees are getting their leaves and more flowers … Continue reading

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Gastro Camino – Another Big Thank You!!!

  A very SPECIAL and BIG THANK YOU to Dean Wright a dear friend who was so very kind to share his wonderful gifts and creative talents in helping me begin to share more of my experiences in Spain!  Your … Continue reading

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New Twist on Lemon!

The SUN is out shining brightly today and it reminded me of a recent Facebook post of an article on more benefits of lemons. It is now a common practice in America to have lemon wedges with our water at … Continue reading

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Cata de Copas – Special Wine Tasting

Galicia was blessed with sunshine and a real feeling of spring in the air! It was a perfect week for an adventure to Santiago de Compostela and the Parador Hotel for the “La Nariz de Oro” – The Golden Nose … Continue reading

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Coffee Time – “I Take A Coffee”

  There are many wonderful SPANISH Traditions that I have come to learn and enjoy – one of them is the experience of having a coffee in one of the many bars in my town of Lugo (northern Spain in … Continue reading

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Parador Delights!

As we still experience a little bit of WINTER hanging on in Lugo (northern Spain) in Galicia I remember a fantastic weekend in Baiona at the Parador situated on the ocean with spectacular views, incredible ambiance and delicious food. It … Continue reading

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A Taste of Slow!

It is still winter in Lugo (Galicia – northern Spain) but the signs of Spring are showing themselves everywhere.  The trees are beginning to get some leaves and many have flowers blossoming.  It is an interesting combination of the stillness, … Continue reading

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