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Wild garlicky mushrooms, Mama Ía blog

Wild garlicky mushrooms with sherry—and Salamanca part II

Wild garlicky mushrooms, Mama Ía blogThis is in a way a continuation of the last post, where I talked about the centers of knowledge in the Spanish city of Salamanca, the University of Salamanca and the Pontifical University of Salamanca (you can check this post here). The recipe I’m sharing with it, setas al ajillo con jerez, wild garlicky  mushrooms with sherry, seems to go very well with it, not only because we are in the season of fall (and it finally feels and looks like it) but because they are somewhat color complimentary (I will explain).

Wild garlicky mushrooms, Mama Ía blog

Salamanca Cathedral, Mama Ía blog

Apart from its universities, Salamanca has an extraordinary collection of historical buildings that not only makes it a popular destination for visitors, but also granted it to be (more…)

Crunchy artichokes, Mama Ía blog

Crispy artichokes —and the vegetable garden Part 5: the lattice fence and the gate

Crunchy artichokes, Mama Ía blogAlcachofas, artichokes, are probably my mom‘s favorite vegetable. And if you make them using this recipe, it might become your favorite vegetable too. Bye-bye chips! For that touch of crunchiness plus an overdose of flavor, try alcachofas fritas, crispy artichokes, which could easily be called artichoke chips.

Not only are these crispy artichokes so tasty that you will not be able to stop after eating one or two, but they’re also highly nutritious.

Vegetable garden, Mama Ía blog

Ta da! We have a gate

Not only are these crispy artichokes so tasty that you will not be able to stop after eating one or two, but they’re also highly nutritious. Artichokes have (more…)

Mushrooms with leeks and peas, Mama Ía blog

Mushrooms with leeks and peas—healthy habits and a 2021 wish

Mushrooms with leeks and peas, Mama Ía blogWe are starting out the year right, with lots of vegetables and lighter meals. Today’s recipe, mushrooms with leeks and peas, is so satisfying it will not leave you craving any animal protein.

Mushrooms with leeks and peas, Mama Ía blog

I don’t consider we over ate during the holiday season. Sure, I’ll admit we indulged in more sweets and Christmas treats. However, the extra sweets we had, when combined with (more…)