I have written before on the Rioja wine region of Spain, but conversation with a fellow blogger got me to think about this particular property, My first sip of wine came from Marqués de Riscal back when my maternal grandmother Amparo (pajara, tenerife) allowed me a sip when I was 8 yrs old !! Later on, it was,… Continue reading The sentimental favorite Marqués de Riscal wines !!
Category: Food and Wine
discussion of food and wine from my travels, recipes and places
Cap Hispania , the Spain in Paris !!!
We love Spanish food as well, and I mean Spain, so searching for one I look up Spanish food sections in restaurants and webpages dealing with the subject in France. Here I found one Cap Hispania in the 17éme arrondissement of Paris and went for it. It has been a find ,a jewel, a precious location for all that… Continue reading Cap Hispania , the Spain in Paris !!!
The Batignolles covered market of Paris!!
In my continuing saga of finding places to shop and eat in my eternal Paris, I shall bring you to an off the beaten path covered market . As I look around for a parking on street nearby, I was led past the Pont Cardinet and over the railroad tracks leading to the Gare Saint Lazare and into the Brochart area where… Continue reading The Batignolles covered market of Paris!!
My best Café de la Paix !!!
To go out eating in France is heavens and we love the gastronomy and wines of my belle France. I like to tell you about this memorable Café de la Paix with a nice history,and I am glad was part of it, It is one of my sentimental all time favorites places to drink and… Continue reading My best Café de la Paix !!!
My Restaurants in Paris, part I !!!
Ok this is a heavy issue with Paris been a culinary delight and gastronomic excellence there ought to be a lot of differences of mind in choosing one restaurant. However, I emphasize this is most of the restaurants I have visited, so my list. I think that visiting the city every day , worked in it for… Continue reading My Restaurants in Paris, part I !!!