Category Archives: Valencia

In the Mood for Mood Food

              In the mood for a very enjoyable meal in a very comfortable setting? Make your way to  Mood Food on Calle Pintor Salvador Abril.  This is the second Mood Food opened by the … Continue reading

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It Was a Very Good Year

It is December 31, and I thought I’d take a moment or two to look back on the year 2012- and what a year it was! We began the year with and intimate dinner at La Fórcola, one of our … Continue reading

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Someone´s in the kitchen at…La Fórcola

In 2010 Marty and I arrived in Valencia for a 3-month stay.  We had taken a small apartment on Calle Borrull.  Prior to our arrival, Marty had done his usual research and discovered that there was an Italian restaurant just … Continue reading

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Someone’s in the kitchen with….Jordi of Carosel

  We met Jordi Morera , Chef Owner of Carosel, in 2009.  He was teaching a cooking class called Arroces de tu abuela  ( your grandmother’s rice dishes) and we thought it would be great fun to attend.   It … Continue reading

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Someone’s in the Kitchen with…. Eddie of La Comisaría -Tapas y Copas Ilegales

One of the delights of Valencia is that you never know what you are going to find as you wander down a narrow street or turn a corner.    The day we were wandering through the Carmen, was just such a … Continue reading

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Someone’s in the Kitchen with …..Mike and Santi

I firmly believe that you learn something new every day.  The day, several years ago, when our friend Pepe Monfort invited us for a gin and tonic at The Ginger Loft was no exception.  It was a lovely evening and … Continue reading

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Someone’s in the kitchen with…….Teresa of A•Nou

  After several years of enjoying and photographing the food of Valencia,  it seemed time to do something more than pass on my photos to my husband for his blog and post a few on Facebook. With a little prodding … Continue reading

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Afternoon at the Beach

Yesterday I had business to do out in the Port area. I decided to take advantage of the beautiful day to walk along the beach and take a few pictures. In spite of the fact that it is February and … Continue reading

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Human Touch

So, as I waited for the guitar concert to start at Instituto Luis Vives last night,  I observed something that got me thinking.  A woman got up from her seat to greet several friends who had just seated themselves in … Continue reading

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The Ladies Who Lunch

Yesterday I spent a delightful 3 hours over lunch at Refugio with my friend Zahava.  We had met here in Valencia 3 years ago at Yom Kippur services.  Each time I have returned, we have caught up with each other.  … Continue reading

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