I am English and my primary background has been sales, management and marketing, principally for the motor industry.

I am now semi-retired and living in Estepona, southern Spain. My passion for cooking has been with me since I can remember and my main interest has always been Mediterranean food and culture.

I now spend my time writing, running my tapas website and doing some freelance photography.

The Spanish have been enjoying sherry with their tapas for thousands of years. If you like your tapas and want to complement it in the traditional way a little understanding of what’s available and wh...

There is nothing more highly regarded in Spain than its dry-cured hams. But how many of us know what goes into the production of these hams and what the main differences are? So let’s have a look at o...

Tapas is at the very heart of Spanish lifestyle and culture. Everywhere you go in Spain you will find lively and noisy bars serving small plates of superb flavours and local delicacies. Now, throughou...

A cautionary tale of the tricks these people use to part you from your hard-earned money. Be alert, be aware and don’t believe a word anyone says to you unless the money’s up front and sitting in your...