by La Rosilla | Oct 30, 2018 | Lifestyle in Spain, Rural life, Seasonal
Honey Harvest Another bucket list, tick off! Honey harvest on the perfect Autumnal day. Blue skies, bright sunshine, mountain and coastal views and bees, thousands of happy bees. A dear friend bought me a very unique gift for my birthday in September, a day...
by La Rosilla | Oct 9, 2018 | Lifestyle in Spain, Recipe, Rural life, Seasonal, Uncategorized
Ready for change? Oh yes! Autumn has arrived in Andalucia, and after a long, hot, indulgent summer, we welcome the season change with open arms. New seasons always feel like an opportunity for new beginnings, rituals and regimes at La Rosilla. Autumn brings on...
by La Rosilla | Sep 6, 2018 | Lifestyle in Spain, Recipe, Rural life, Seasonal, Uncategorized
Figs, glorious Figs! One of my favourite fruits, and If we’re lucky we get two crops a year. We wait patiently for our late Summer, early Autumn figs to ripen and pray they will before they drop from the trees. Eaten freshly picked from the tree is a treat for...
by La Rosilla | Jul 19, 2018 | Lifestyle in Spain, Uncategorized
Velez-Malaga We drive through and passed Velez-Malaga a few times a week. Driving on our way to the coast, for the beach in Summer and for food shopping throughout the year. Each time we venture into the town, I think I must explore more. We have visited for...
by La Rosilla | Jul 3, 2018 | Lifestyle in Spain, Recipe, Seasonal
Summertime means Gazpacho time! Like many Spanish dishes and recipes, every cook has their own take on it, Gazpacho is no exception,. Do they peel, chop first, do they add fruit, and which garnish? One thing though is for certain, use the freshest, seasonal...
by La Rosilla | May 30, 2018 | Lifestyle in Spain, Recipe, Rural life
Each end of May I think back to the day we left the U.K, with hopes and dreams of a new life in Spain. That became reality, we’re still here, living large, embracing all eventualities and challenges that we come across. Not always plain sailing, whose life is?...