Notes on food culture, mindful living, and sustainable life
Notes on food culture, mindful living, and sustainable life
In Spain, churros aren’t just food – they are a ritual, best enjoyed in the morning. They are also a popular treat at fairs, festivals, and late at night. Churros are the kings of street food in Spain, and there’s…
Spain is a country that is both desired and romanticized by many. With sunny plazas, afternoon siestas, and endless tapa evenings, this country is known for enjoying life. When I first moved to Spain, I found some habits really bizarre.…
Growing up, I remember my mom calling white flour “one of the three white poisons” (along with sugar and salt). As a kid, I never questioned it; I was eating it every day without a second thought. But the phrase…
This Spanish candy is easily the sweetest thing Spain has taught me about the winter season here. I discovered turrón last year, became obsessed, and then had the crushing realization that it only appears in stores during the holiday season.…
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…
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…
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…
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…