Notes on food culture, mindful living, and sustainable life
Notes on food culture, mindful living, and sustainable life
Madrid is a city bursting with color, rich in diversity, flavours, and mesmerizing art. It leaves a lasting impression, especially on those with a creative spirit, constantly revealing beautiful new corners with every stroll. I’ve grown to love it more…
Every culture has its own magical powders and spices that taste homey. 🌶️ In Spain, it’s saffron and smoked paprika; in India, garam masala; in Mexico, chili peppers. For me, it’s Vegeta. 🌿 My mom and grandparents use it as…
Plum jam is one of those late-summer rituals. 💜 From July to October, when plums are in season and at their peak ripeness, the softer and riper the plums, the better. Even the ones that seem too squishy for snacking…
We’ve all been there—opening the fridge to find a container of leftover rice waiting to be used. 🍚 Luckily, there are plenty of ways to use leftover rice, whether it is heating it up with some eggs. Day-old rice is…
Growing up in a small, green country, I didn’t go looking for lessons in sustainability. It was always in front of me as a part of everyday life. 🍃 We can often overlook what’s right in front of us until…
Living in Spain has been an absolute treat for my taste buds. I’ve discovered so many incredible flavors and dishes here. But after a while, I started craving something a little closer to home, those familiar, cozy flavors that remind…
I’ve always been environmentally conscious. Recycling, properly disposing of food waste, reusing what I could, minimizing waste…these habits have always felt like second nature to me. I come from a very eco-friendly, green country, where taking care of the planet…
As someone who used to go big with breakfast back home, I never thought something this simple could win me over. When I moved to Spain and discovered that most people start their mornings with just a slice of toasted…
Walking the streets of Spain, especially in Madrid, you can’t help but notice jamón. In small shop windows, whole legs of cured meat hang like edible trophies. In the supermarket, you glance at the fridge and spot “jamón Ibérico” proudly…
When I moved to Spain from my small home country, I thought I would be more excited about the Spanish art, architecture, and beaches. I didn’t have many expectations for the food. I certainly didn’t expect my first “wow” moment…