https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/category/other-news/food-drink/ Best Expat Newspaper in Spain Wed, 30 Apr 2025 08:58:06 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://www.theolivepress.es/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/oplogo-favicon-150x150.png https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/category/other-news/food-drink/ 32 32 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/29/inspiring-healthy-eating-under-the-spanish-sunshine-more-than-40-michelin-star-chefs-teach-local-children-how-to-create-nutritious-meals/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/29/inspiring-healthy-eating-under-the-spanish-sunshine-more-than-40-michelin-star-chefs-teach-local-children-how-to-create-nutritious-meals/#respond Tue, 29 Apr 2025 17:21:58 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=409580 WHEN Michelin chef Mario Sandoval’s son was two years old, he was taken to the hospital in a coma, soon to be quickly diagnosed with diabetes.  “I did not really]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/29/inspiring-healthy-eating-under-the-spanish-sunshine-more-than-40-michelin-star-chefs-teach-local-children-how-to-create-nutritious-meals/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/29/organic-to-go-bringing-healthy-and-sustainable-eating-to-marbella-and-the-costa-del-sol/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/29/organic-to-go-bringing-healthy-and-sustainable-eating-to-marbella-and-the-costa-del-sol/#respond Tue, 29 Apr 2025 10:43:31 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=409702 THERE is a dynamic new way to get the freshest ‘100% organic’ food and veg delivered direct to your door on the Costa del Sol. In an era when eating]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/29/organic-to-go-bringing-healthy-and-sustainable-eating-to-marbella-and-the-costa-del-sol/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/25/the-michelin-star-gala-is-coming-to-andalucia-malaga-beats-off-the-competition-to-host-biggest-night-in-spanish-gastronomy/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/25/the-michelin-star-gala-is-coming-to-andalucia-malaga-beats-off-the-competition-to-host-biggest-night-in-spanish-gastronomy/#respond Fri, 25 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=409007 FOR the first time in its glittering history, the prestigious Michelin Star gala is heading to Andalucia, with Malaga confirmed as the next host city. The announcement will be made]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/25/the-michelin-star-gala-is-coming-to-andalucia-malaga-beats-off-the-competition-to-host-biggest-night-in-spanish-gastronomy/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/24/british-newspaper-the-guardian-hails-this-northern-city-as-spains-seafood-capital/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/24/british-newspaper-the-guardian-hails-this-northern-city-as-spains-seafood-capital/#respond Thu, 24 Apr 2025 08:44:06 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=408588 VIGO, a vibrant port city in northern Spain, has been named the country’s ‘seafood capital’ by The Guardian, which praises its connection with the Atlantic Ocean.  The article paints a]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/24/british-newspaper-the-guardian-hails-this-northern-city-as-spains-seafood-capital/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/23/madness-brit-in-benidorm-is-baffled-by-buying-a-beer-in-burger-king/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/23/madness-brit-in-benidorm-is-baffled-by-buying-a-beer-in-burger-king/#respond Wed, 23 Apr 2025 14:45:19 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=408561 A BRITISH social media star living in Spain has been left speechless after stumbling across something most tourists wouldn’t expect – beer on the menu at Burger King. Harry Poulton,]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/23/madness-brit-in-benidorm-is-baffled-by-buying-a-beer-in-burger-king/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/22/spanish-nutritionist-suggested-adding-this-to-your-breakfast-in-the-morning/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/22/spanish-nutritionist-suggested-adding-this-to-your-breakfast-in-the-morning/#respond Tue, 22 Apr 2025 08:58:16 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=408182 WHEN we think about a healthy start to the day, we rarely consider that it could be as simple as drinking a glass of water. Yet, making small changes to]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/22/spanish-nutritionist-suggested-adding-this-to-your-breakfast-in-the-morning/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/21/family-run-restaurant-known-for-offering-great-food-at-great-prices-is-becoming-a-social-hub/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/21/family-run-restaurant-known-for-offering-great-food-at-great-prices-is-becoming-a-social-hub/#respond Mon, 21 Apr 2025 11:33:20 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=408012 LOOKING for a fun, family-friendly spot to eat and enjoy some drinks? Look no further! Nestled in the hills just outside Estepona, you’ll find The Sun Inn El Padron. The]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/21/family-run-restaurant-known-for-offering-great-food-at-great-prices-is-becoming-a-social-hub/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/19/doggie-delights-malaga-opens-first-bakery-for-pups-and-its-absolutely-paw-some/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/19/doggie-delights-malaga-opens-first-bakery-for-pups-and-its-absolutely-paw-some/#respond Sat, 19 Apr 2025 10:15:00 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=407471 FORGET your croissants and cronuts – Malaga’s latest sweet spot is for four-legged foodies! Dulces para Perros, the city’s first-ever bakery dedicated entirely to dogs, has opened its doors –]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/19/doggie-delights-malaga-opens-first-bakery-for-pups-and-its-absolutely-paw-some/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/18/review-koi-marbella-it-has-the-feel-of-a-bond-villains-lair-but-the-sophistication-of-the-best-of-asia/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/18/review-koi-marbella-it-has-the-feel-of-a-bond-villains-lair-but-the-sophistication-of-the-best-of-asia/#respond Fri, 18 Apr 2025 11:50:08 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=406604 WITH its sunken ponds, stone walls and acres of new wood, you feel like you’ve entered Blofeld’s home in You Only Live Twice. Extremely zen, Koi restaurant maximises on space]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/18/review-koi-marbella-it-has-the-feel-of-a-bond-villains-lair-but-the-sophistication-of-the-best-of-asia/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/18/spanish-recipe-mercedes-andalucian-kitchen-chorizo-a-la-sidra/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/18/spanish-recipe-mercedes-andalucian-kitchen-chorizo-a-la-sidra/#respond Fri, 18 Apr 2025 07:30:00 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=404340 Chorizo a la sidra is a classic Spanish tapas dish, and is one of the best ways to enjoy smoky chorizo sausage and apple cider (sidra). Prep Time: 5minutesCook Time:]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/18/spanish-recipe-mercedes-andalucian-kitchen-chorizo-a-la-sidra/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/17/mad-rum-madness-booze-bonanza-hits-spains-madrid-with-week-long-daiquiri-fuelled-fiesta/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/17/mad-rum-madness-booze-bonanza-hits-spains-madrid-with-week-long-daiquiri-fuelled-fiesta/#respond Thu, 17 Apr 2025 13:15:00 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=407116 RUM lovers, get ready – Madrid’s about to go full pirate mode.From May 7-12, Spain’s capital will be swimming in sugarcane spirits as ‘Mad Ron Week’ rolls into town –]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/17/mad-rum-madness-booze-bonanza-hits-spains-madrid-with-week-long-daiquiri-fuelled-fiesta/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/17/say-adios-to-bringing-jamon-chorizo-and-manchego-cheese-home-uk-bans-meat-and-dairy-products-from-the-eu/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/17/say-adios-to-bringing-jamon-chorizo-and-manchego-cheese-home-uk-bans-meat-and-dairy-products-from-the-eu/#respond Thu, 17 Apr 2025 10:27:27 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=407047 UK holidaymakers returning from European getaways will now have to leave their delicious Spanish food products behind, after the government introduced new restrictions banning the personal import of meat and]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/17/say-adios-to-bringing-jamon-chorizo-and-manchego-cheese-home-uk-bans-meat-and-dairy-products-from-the-eu/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/15/we-all-knew-it-new-study-finds-the-mediterranean-diet-reduces-cancer-risks-associated-with-obesity/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/15/we-all-knew-it-new-study-finds-the-mediterranean-diet-reduces-cancer-risks-associated-with-obesity/#respond Tue, 15 Apr 2025 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=406409 THAT fresh crunchy bite of cucumber, paired with sweet cherry tomato that bursts in your mouth, soft crumbling feta, a zing of spice from red onion, and of course the]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/15/we-all-knew-it-new-study-finds-the-mediterranean-diet-reduces-cancer-risks-associated-with-obesity/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/15/italian-cheer-metro-ristorante-italiano-in-benalmadena-on-the-costa-del-sol-warms-you-up-even-on-the-chilliest-day/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/15/italian-cheer-metro-ristorante-italiano-in-benalmadena-on-the-costa-del-sol-warms-you-up-even-on-the-chilliest-day/#respond Tue, 15 Apr 2025 10:35:58 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=406449 IT was a damp, chilly Saturday with an icy wind whistling down the Benalmadena mountain, making the highly visible cable car – as seen on countless ski slopes –  feel]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/15/italian-cheer-metro-ristorante-italiano-in-benalmadena-on-the-costa-del-sol-warms-you-up-even-on-the-chilliest-day/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/15/expanding-horizons-chocolate-is-not-just-for-easter-but-what-is-susannah-grants-favourite-spanish-choccy-treat/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/15/expanding-horizons-chocolate-is-not-just-for-easter-but-what-is-susannah-grants-favourite-spanish-choccy-treat/#respond Tue, 15 Apr 2025 07:30:00 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=406235 WITH Easter fast approaching my thoughts are turning to chocolate. Apparently, the price of cocoa beans has more than doubled in the past year. Ghana and the Côte d’Ivoire, which]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/15/expanding-horizons-chocolate-is-not-just-for-easter-but-what-is-susannah-grants-favourite-spanish-choccy-treat/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/14/are-these-the-best-burgers-in-spain-who-do-you-think-does-the-best-hamburger/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/14/are-these-the-best-burgers-in-spain-who-do-you-think-does-the-best-hamburger/#comments Mon, 14 Apr 2025 12:20:54 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=404599 FOR the best part of Easter fortnight, Mallorca will be home to The Champions Burger. It’s a competition dedicated to producing gourmet hamburgers, and they cost less than €16. The]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/14/are-these-the-best-burgers-in-spain-who-do-you-think-does-the-best-hamburger/feed/ 1 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/13/six-typical-easter-dishes-to-savour-during-semana-santa-in-spain-2/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/13/six-typical-easter-dishes-to-savour-during-semana-santa-in-spain-2/#respond Sun, 13 Apr 2025 06:00:00 +0000 https://theolivepress.es/?p=281699 EASTER is a really big deal Spain with huge crowds of spectators lining the streets to watch the Semana Santa processions and all that religious fervour can work up quite]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/13/six-typical-easter-dishes-to-savour-during-semana-santa-in-spain-2/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/12/life-in-spain-bar-hopping-during-holy-week/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/12/life-in-spain-bar-hopping-during-holy-week/#respond Sat, 12 Apr 2025 12:03:46 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=404905 YOUR Spanish friends will agree with you on two things, at least: semana santa has evolved, and it’s a culinary delight. That is to say, it’s no longer the stern]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/12/life-in-spain-bar-hopping-during-holy-week/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/08/spains-seven-best-chefs-and-the-restaurants-you-can-find-them-in-according-to-the-guardian/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/08/spains-seven-best-chefs-and-the-restaurants-you-can-find-them-in-according-to-the-guardian/#respond Tue, 08 Apr 2025 10:25:06 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=404782 SPAIN’S culinary scene is renowned for its rich traditions and innovative chefs.  The Guardian has spotlighted seven of the country’s most promising chefs and the restaurants where their talents shine.]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/08/spains-seven-best-chefs-and-the-restaurants-you-can-find-them-in-according-to-the-guardian/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/06/spanish-recipe-make-gazpacho-the-traditional-andalucian-way/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/06/spanish-recipe-make-gazpacho-the-traditional-andalucian-way/#respond Sun, 06 Apr 2025 11:15:54 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=402932 COLD tomato soup might not sound particularly appetising at first, but gazpacho is an essential superfood. It’s highly nutritious, delicious, inexpensive to prepare, and when the warm weather arrives, it]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/06/spanish-recipe-make-gazpacho-the-traditional-andalucian-way/feed/ 0