by Irene Corchado Resmella | Dec 12, 2017 | CULTURE & TRADITIONS, FOOD & DRINK
I know. Churros are not exclusive to Extremadura, but I thought the blog would be the best place for me to talk about this. This Spanish snack enjoys such popularity in the UK that the term is already included in the Oxford dictionary, and I don’t even have to...
by Irene Corchado Resmella | Nov 13, 2017 | CULTURE & TRADITIONS, FOOD & DRINK
One day, the main topic of a French class at my secondary school was food. We were talking about whether people in Spain and France have two courses or just a main meal for lunch. A classmate said ‘Well. At my house, we only have the main course, and then el plato.’ I...
by Irene Corchado Resmella | Oct 24, 2017 | FOOD & DRINK
Food and drink are two of the most powerful elements that make a travel destination appealing, and this is particularly true in Extremadura. If you’re a real foodie who would only consider trying local food when travelling, make sure you take note of these 9...
by Irene Corchado Resmella | Mar 28, 2017 | Badajoz – southeast, Restaurant reviews
If you’re looking for a good place to eat in Llerena during your trip to Extremadura, I got a recommendation for you – Hospedería Mirador de Llerena, Hospederías are hotels located in historical buildings and offering 4-star accommodation. We could say that they are...
by Irene Corchado Resmella | Dec 14, 2016 | FOOD & DRINK
With the Iberian ham as its flagship product, Extremadura is a pork lover paradise. Meat eaters will be spoilt for choice, with countless pork cuts and high quality beef, lamb and goat meat dishes. But what about vegetarians? While it’s true that vegetarian mains are...
by Irene Corchado Resmella | Oct 27, 2015 | Badajoz – northeast, Restaurant reviews
[UPDATE from 01-09-16] I found out this restaurant recently closed down. A real pity. Let’s hope someone takes over and it reopens soon! If you visit Puebla de Alcocer (in the Siberia area) there are two things you must do—visit the castle and eat at La Alacena...
