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Pickled mussels

Pickled mussels

0 of 5 15 Minutes 5

It’s our turn to prepare these delicious pickled mussels, or choros as we call them in Perú. During summer time, after a bath in the ocean, a cold beer and...

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How to clean a Gilthead fish
Spanish tortilla de patatas

Spanish tortilla de patatas

5 of 5 6 Minutes 1

So, I realize it’s time for me to share this recipe with you. I learned how to make tortilla de patatas not in Spain, but in the states, almost 10...

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Avocado-mousse

Avocado-mousse

0 of 5 180 Minutes 10

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Street from David Muñoz.

Street from David Muñoz.

Ok, so this is a small post. It’s a huge recommendation though, so anyone who lives in Madrid, or is planning a trip soon, keep this place in mind!! I want to recommend you all to go to Street. This is in Metro Callao, on the last floor of the “El Corte Inglés”. The Chef […]

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Nikkei225

Nikkei225

The 14th of October 2010, Nikkei225 opened its doors. Only 4 months later, it was awarded with the “Revelation Restaurant” of Madrid and received a mention as “Restaurant of the year”. It has been the only restaurant awarded with an “M” from the Metropolis Guide on 2011 and, also receives a “Sun” from the Repsol […]

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Corn and red onion breadsticks and an idea for an appetizer

Corn and red onion breadsticks and an idea for an appetizer

Since I came back from Barcelona I could not stop thinking about when to make the delicious Cake with cañarejal cheese, black truffle and house breadsticks. The perfect opportunity came when two close friends of mine came to visit from Perú. I decided to turn my house into a ‘Tapas Bar” for one night along […]

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A highly gastronomical experience

A highly gastronomical experience

A few days ago The World’s 50 Best Restaurants awarded Noma as the best restaurant in the world. Second place was to El Celler de Can Roca of Joan, Josep and Jordi Roca. I’m going to write today about my visit to Barcelona a couple of weeks ago, specifically a Wednesday where I tried over 40 different flavors paired with […]

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