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Easter Week in Spain: A Moving encounter far from Seville.

Easter Week in Spain: A Moving encounter far from Seville.

Holy Week in Valladolid After a week of fresh mountain air, long hikes, and starry skies in the Picos de Europa with my honey and our dog, I thought I was ready to head back to city life in Madrid. But Easter Week in Spain has a way of pulling you into unexpected...
An Easter Recipe: The Magic of Spanish Torrijas

An Easter Recipe: The Magic of Spanish Torrijas

April in Spain means one thing for those with a sweet tooth: Torrijas! This classic Easter treat is Spain’s closest version to American French toast, but with its own delicious twist. Try my son’s torrijas recipe and indulge in thick slices of bread soaked in...
Potato Chips & Oscars: A Spanish tapas tour on the Red Carpet

Potato Chips & Oscars: A Spanish tapas tour on the Red Carpet

I’m still riding the Oscars hype train (Billy Crystal, please come back!). My whole family loves movies, though we all agreed this year’s Hollywood lineup felt a bit… underwhelming. But here in Spain, we were glued to the reactions surrounding the Emilia Perez...