This week I managed to prepare my first homemade humus. Instead of using tahini, that I didn't have at home, I added ground sesame.
During the gastronomy contest in EOI I was given brief information about the ingredients. I need to ask about a proper recipe because my humus tasted differently than the one made by a Syrian.
Do you think having a recipe is useful?
Do you like humus?
On Holy Tuesday my parents and I were visiting Toledo. During that night when we were passing the streets of the old town we heard the music that normally accompanies processions. We changed direction following the voice until we found one.
The nazarenos - fraternity members - were going through the narrow streets holding a paso that was almost filling them. The spectators almost had to stick to the walls to give it a way.
We kept on following until we reached the cathedral. Not only the visitors but also the citizens wanted to watch the procession.
If you are interested you will find pictures in gallery.
Yesterday, like every year in Churriana, cyclists were competing in the Saint Isidore's race. There was no category for women so I was a photographer. Laps were very difficult, ramps, downhill and sharp turns, so there was no time to rest.
Cycling is much more than competing, it is also encouraging and supporting the participants :)
If you are interested you will find pictures on gallery.
Teaching - what exactly does this word mean? In my opinion it is much more than explaining the rules, reading books, doing exercises, it is opening our brains to the world. Each person has his story and when you listen to it you can understand more about cultural differences and problems they usually cause.
Yesterday the Spanish Department of EOI Malaga organised a gastronomy contest. Participants from different countries brought typical dishes from their areas and briefly explained the recipes. Some told jokes or stories.
Do you know the history of sandwich? It is very interesting. The first written usage of the English word appeared in Edward Gibbon's journal, in longhand, referring to "bits of cold meat" as a "Sandwich". It was named after John Montagu, 4th Earl of Sandwich, an 18th-century English aristocrat. It is said that he ordered his valet to bring him meat tucked between two pieces of bread, and others began to order "the same as Sandwich!"
There were participants who moved during their life several times, that's why some dishes contained ingredients from different countries. For example, a man born in Indonesia who lived in Germany for years made bami goreng - a pasta with German sausages (bratwurst) with Asian-flavoured sauce.
The Italians prepared two pies. One filled with cheese and ham decorated with hearts and another one with spinach. They also made arancini - stuffed fried balls and crepes.
At first I did not know what to prepare because many typical polish dishes are supposed to be hot or at least warm. I made kapuśniaczki - dumplings in two different flavors with cabbage and onion that are usually served during Christmas and with lentils. From the same dough I made rożki - sweet cookies with plum jam and marzipan. What you can see is a Belgian quiche and Christmas strudel from Slovenia, both made by men :)
My Spanish teacher laughed at that name and called it "Kiss" - "Beso" in Spanish. It has a bit of alcohol and maybe because of this after eating a piece you would like to kiss the others ;)
Surprisingly the food was not the most important thing. Thanks to this contest we could talk about our lives, what we do and why we moved here. Did you know that in Spain there are many emigrants from Syria, who left their whole lives there and had to start all over again. Can you imagine it? The world needs to come together.
Beautiful and tasty sweets from England. There are more things there than fish and chips ;) If you are interested you will find pictures on gallery.
Yesterday the Spanish Department of EOI Malaga organised a gastronomy contest. Participants from different countries brought typical dishes from their areas and briefly explained the recipes. Some told jokes or stories.
Do you know the history of sandwich? It is very interesting. The first written usage of the English word appeared in Edward Gibbon's journal, in longhand, referring to "bits of cold meat" as a "Sandwich". It was named after John Montagu, 4th Earl of Sandwich, an 18th-century English aristocrat. It is said that he ordered his valet to bring him meat tucked between two pieces of bread, and others began to order "the same as Sandwich!"
There were participants who moved during their life several times, that's why some dishes contained ingredients from different countries. For example, a man born in Indonesia who lived in Germany for years made bami goreng - a pasta with German sausages (bratwurst) with Asian-flavoured sauce.
The Italians prepared two pies. One filled with cheese and ham decorated with hearts and another one with spinach. They also made arancini - stuffed fried balls and crepes.
At first I did not know what to prepare because many typical polish dishes are supposed to be hot or at least warm. I made kapuśniaczki - dumplings in two different flavors with cabbage and onion that are usually served during Christmas and with lentils. From the same dough I made rożki - sweet cookies with plum jam and marzipan. What you can see is a Belgian quiche and Christmas strudel from Slovenia, both made by men :)
My Spanish teacher laughed at that name and called it "Kiss" - "Beso" in Spanish. It has a bit of alcohol and maybe because of this after eating a piece you would like to kiss the others ;)
Surprisingly the food was not the most important thing. Thanks to this contest we could talk about our lives, what we do and why we moved here. Did you know that in Spain there are many emigrants from Syria, who left their whole lives there and had to start all over again. Can you imagine it? The world needs to come together.
Beautiful and tasty sweets from England. There are more things there than fish and chips ;) If you are interested you will find pictures on gallery.
All events that are celebrated in the city centre usually have their smaller equivalents in our district - Puerto de la Torre. It gives you an opportunity to see everything from close up. If you want you can also participate.
The procession went through the main streets gathering many spectators. First year I was very surprised because all the streets were closed and the traffic lights were placed above, so that the floats had enough place to pass.
We could see not only adult participants but also parents who were supporting their children.
It is really incredible to be here and see friendship, love, ...
As you may know I've been attending Spanish course in EOI (official school of languages). In my group there is a very friendly Italian couple who invited me to a gastronomy contest.
Fiorella made a casatiello - typical Neapolitan Easter bread with boiled eggs and Roberto prepared marru - a dish made of onion, celery, fennel and his secret ingredients.
I was really lucky, because the same day the school organised also Portuguese fiesta, so I could enjoy even more dishes.
I really like the variety of flavours and ingredients. Some of them had familiar tastes, but there were also some tastes that I could not even describe.
EOI is organising a similar gastronomy contest for foreigners. It will take place in the school in B24 class 11 of may at 11.
These events are interesting not only because of the food, but also because of people and the differences between our culture. Sometimes we are laughing at us and mistakes we make, thinking that everybody is the same.
If you are interested you will find picture on gallery.
Fiorella made a casatiello - typical Neapolitan Easter bread with boiled eggs and Roberto prepared marru - a dish made of onion, celery, fennel and his secret ingredients.
I was really lucky, because the same day the school organised also Portuguese fiesta, so I could enjoy even more dishes.
I really like the variety of flavours and ingredients. Some of them had familiar tastes, but there were also some tastes that I could not even describe.
EOI is organising a similar gastronomy contest for foreigners. It will take place in the school in B24 class 11 of may at 11.
These events are interesting not only because of the food, but also because of people and the differences between our culture. Sometimes we are laughing at us and mistakes we make, thinking that everybody is the same.
If you are interested you will find picture on gallery.
This post is the first from a series about Semana Santa (Holy Week) and how people celebrate it in Spain. As you may know I like travelling, getting to know the customs and traditions that sometimes are very different from the ones I know. But the most I like is participating in everyday's life, because thanks to this I can feel a bit like a local inhabitant.
It seems to be a magic that everybody wants to unite during these days. In Baeza I met an amazing family, who gave me so much love that I felt as if I were a part of it. I will never forget it. Thank you.
I remember our first procession during the Holy Week in La Linea de la Concepción, with the music that was touching our hearts and the pasos (a float with episodes of the Christ's Passion) were so realistic that I thought they were true people. I was speechless, I just wanted to join the procession. I don't know what do Spaniards think, but probably the same I did.
It seems to be a magic that everybody wants to unite during these days. In Baeza I met an amazing family, who gave me so much love that I felt as if I were a part of it. I will never forget it. Thank you.
