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Rice with Artichokes and Squid We are back to the kitchen with a great recipe, very tasty, and very nutritionally complete, with ingredients from the Sea and from the Garden, with artichokes and squid, which we find very yummy. We love rice, rice of all kinds, seafood rice, assorted meat rice, mixed rice, black rice, we just love them all, ... but this one is very special and it was superb. We truly encourage you to prepare it and if you follow the step by step recipe, you will definitely succeed ! But before we share our recipe, we have some useful information about one of the centerpiece ingredients of this recipe, the artichoke. Now, while they are in season, is the best time to take advantage of this highly nutritional ingredient—it’s the perfect time of the year to cook them often and enjoy them very much. In addition to its culinary benefits, the artichokes offer a number of health benefits that compel us to incorporate this food into our menu. We are going to list some of its many benefits: * Artichoke is low in calories and fat. Dietary-fiber helps control irregular digestion, decreases bad or "LDL" cholesterol levels by binding to it in the intestines and helps cut down colon cancer risks by preventing toxic compounds in the food from absorption.
by Pilar Ruiz Text/US measures collaborated w/ Glenn Ferguson * Fresh artichoke is an excellent source of vitamin, folic acid. Scientific studies have proven that adequate levels of folates You can find more of her recipes at in the diet during pre-conception period, and during early pregnancy, help prevent neural tube defects in the newborn baby. comomegustacocinar.blogspot.com * It also contains moderate amounts of anti-oxidant vitamin; vitamin-C. Regular consumption of foods rich in vitamin C helps the body develop resistance against infectious agents and scavenge harmful, pro-inflammatory free radicals from the body. INGREDIENTS: * 11 oz (300 grs) Round-Grain Rice * 2 Squid, cleaned * 4 Artichokes * 1/2 Cup (125 ml) Extra Virgin Olive Oil * 1 Leek * 2 Cloves of Garlic * 1 Red Bell Pepper * 1 Green Bell Pepper * 2 Ripe Tomatoes * Saffron Strands * 1 Tbls Sweet Paprika (Pimentón Dulce) ** 1 Spanish ñora, a dried sweet pepper with almost no hotness * 1 Glass Dry Sherry Wine * 1 1/4 Cups (750 ml) Fish Broth ++ * Salt * Freshly Ground Black Pepper * 1 Lemon ** We urge you to prepare this dish with the pulp of the ñora pepper. They are easy to find in your local grocery store in Spain, or procure online if you are no longer in Spain. As a last resort, you may substitute with 3 parts California Chilis, 2 parts Ancho Chilis and about 1/8 teaspoon of Lemon Juice for each chili used - ñoras have a definite sour tang to them. This mix is a shade darker in flavor and has a little more heat than real ñoras, but it's reasonably close.
* It is also rich in B-complex group of vitamins such as niacin, vitamin B-6 (pyridoxine), thiamin, and pantothenic acid that are essential for optimum cellular metabolic functions. Further, artichoke is a rich source of minerals like copper, calcium, potassium, iron, manganese and phosphorus.Additionally, it contains small amounts of antioxidant flavonoid compounds like carotene-beta, lutein, and zea-xanthin. You can read more at http://www.nutrition-and-you.com/artichoke.html What a healthy and also rich vegetable. We are ready share the recipe with you and hope you enjoy preparing and eating it as much as we did:
PREPARATION: * To start with our recipe, we are going to wash, and peel the artichokes well, and then quarter each of them. And we are going to keep them in a bowl with water, juice from half a lemon, and some parsley, so that they don’t discolor. * We rinse the squid well and cut them into rings, then set aside for now. * And let's chop all the vegetables, separately, into small cubes (brunoise style); the leek, the cloves of garlic, the green and red peppers, and the tomatoes. * In a large oven resistant frying pan we add the olive oil, and when it is hot, we'll brown the artichokes, and then add the squid and continue browning. Remove the browned artichokes and squid from the frying pan and set aside. * In the same frying pan with the remaining oil, we are going to fry all the vegetables; first the leek, the cloves of garlic, the red and the green pepper. Add the sweet Paprika and stir in well, and finally add the chopped tomatoes, the saffron strands and the pulp of the ñora, stir again and let's fry everything again very slowly. * We add the squid and the artichokes, we stir everything, and then add the white wine, and keep on cooking it until the alcohol evaporates, and finally we are going to add the rice. * We are going to stir well so that all the flavors mix together, and after a few minutes, we add the fish broth. * We are going to cook it on the stovetop on high heat for 10 minutes, and then place the pan in a preheated oven for 10 more minutes at 355º F (180º C). * Once this time is up, we remove it from the oven, and cover the rice pan with a cloth for a few minutes before serving at the table. And ready to enjoy our nice rice dish with our friends or family :) It is delicious and we are sure they will be very pleasantly surprised! The appearance of advertising in this newspaper does not constitute endorsement of products or services by the Department of Defense, U.S. Navy, U.S. Naval Station Rota, Spain or its publisher. Everything advertised in this publication shall be made available for purchase, use or patronage without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, political affiliation
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n last week´s edition of the Coastline there was a very interesting article that explained the Spanish tradition of “Carnaval,” which is celebrated in many Spanish cities at this time of the year.The author ended his article by encouraging you to participate in, and experience, this colorful Spanish tradition. I whole-heartedly agree with him and, this coming week, you will have the opportunity to do so without having to travel very far. The nearby towns of Rota, El Puerto, and Chipiona, will each be hosting their annual Carnaval celebration from the 14th of February to the 22nd. Those of you who live in these towns may have noticed that some related activities, mostly involving group practice sessions, have already begun (lots of singing and lots of noise). The celebration of Carnaval, in all three of our neighboring towns, is a coordinated effort between their respective city governments and a variety of groups that are formed specifically for this event. These groups work all year to get ready for this celebration. The groups can take the form of a “Peña Carnavalera” (a Carnaval social group), a “Comparsa” (a formalized Carnaval song/dance group which is well orchestrated
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panish culture, as part of any celebraays activities planned for children and ta on Sunday, the 15th, at 11:30 a.m. spaña, children are invited to come e and participate in a costume contest as well as to witness the coronation hild Queen. Also in Rota, on Friday, o 11:30 p.m., there will be a Teen Finos School, on Padre Capote Street, under 18 years of age will be allowed iona, on Monday the 16th, at 5 p.m., ndalucia, the main Children´s Fiesta known as the Gran Merengada. El tivities will include the presentation tet on Sunday, the 15th, at 1p.m., at ron, by the river. Also in El Puerto,
several of the floats at the Grand Parade will feature themes that are popular with children. All three Carnaval celebrations will culminate on Sunday, the 22nd of February with a Grand Parade. Rota´s parade will begin at 5 p.m. at the old Train Station parking lot near the Rota Main Gate. El Puerto´s parade will begin at 4 p.m. beginning at the El Puerto Bullring. And, Chipiona`s parade will begin at 1:30 p.m., at the large parking lot next to the Fishermen´s Dock. This is considered to be the most colorful and traditional part of the weeklong celebration. Oftentimes the Grand Parade includes competitions for Best Costumes, Floats, group awards, as well as individual awards. Each city has its own rules regarding the competitions and prizes, so it is best to find out about them beforehand if you wish to participate. For example, for the Grand Parade in Rota, there will be cash prizes awarded: 270€ for the best Group costume, 160€ for the best Couple´s costume, and 130€ for the best Individual costume. However, it is very important to note that if you want to participate in this competition you need to sign up before Thursday, the 19th, at the “Oficina de la Delegacion de Fiestas” (Tourism Department Office) located at the “El Molino” Cultural Center, on Sargento Céspedes Street. All three parades will be followed by an end of Carnaval party, usually at the end of the parade route. (It´s best to follow the parade to find out where it ends up). For more information regarding specific events, times, and locations, I recommend that you look for more details using the following points of contact: Rota – at the “Welcome to Rota” office outside of the Rota main gate, or at the Tourism Office located at the Castillo de Luna (Town Hall offices), or going to the following link: www.welcomerota.com , or calling the following telephone number: 956.846.521. (Thank you, to Carolina Pacheco Núñez and Pilar Ruiz Rodriguez, for your courteous assistance.), El Puerto – at the El Puerto de Santa Maria Tourism Office located next to the Castillo San Marcos in downtown El Puerto, or going to the following link: www. turismoelpuerto.com , or calling the following telephone numbers: 956.483.715/714 (Thank you, to Nani Delgado Poullet, for your courtesy and information.) Chipiona - at the Chipiona Tourism Office, which is next to the Castillito museum near the Lighthouse, or going to the following link: www.carnavaldechipiona.es , or calling the following telephone numbers: 956.929.065/066 (Thank you to La Peña Peñita for many years of creativity and cooperation) Here´s an idea! Dust-off and re-use last year´s Halloween costumes. Anything will work. Hit the streets and enjoy yourselves! It will be an unforgettable and very “Spanish” experience!
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The view from CView Matthew Gramkee Families living and working in the Rota area now have an additional option for dental care. Dr. Matthew Gramkee has been inducted into the Colegio de Dentistas de Cadiz and will join Clinica Gener in Jerez. Board Certified, Dr. Gramkee is recognized as an expert in periodontics and implant dentistry and is committed to excellence. He also brings years of experience teaching residents in Comprehensive Dentistry and other specialties. Prior faculty appointments include The George Washington University, Naval Postgraduate Dental School and St. John Fisher College. A native of Upstate New York, he has served as a Dental Officer for over 20 years in the US Navy and maintained a private practice in the Washington DC area. Clinica Gener is a well respected practice with a long history of providing excellence in all areas of care. This modern facility includes state of the art dental units, sterilization practices, digital x-rays and patient sedation capability. Located in the prestigious Plaza del Caballos in Jerez, driving is easy and convenient parking is located in front of the facility. Tricare and US dental insurances are welcome including assistance with claims filing and submitting pre-approval for services. For an appointment, call 672373718.
Pasta Gansa Celebrate Valentine’s Day in a beautiful old palace. Pasta Gansa offers 3 different menus for Valentine's Day. They range in price, from 15€ per person to 20€. You can see detailed information on their Facebook page. They are located in Escondido 5 in El Puerto and their phone is 956 54 35 36. Mention their ad in The Coastline to take advantage of the offer of a free bottle of Lambrusco. La Champagnería del Rancho For a romantic date La Champagnería offers a heart shaped cake and 2 glasses of Champagne per couple. Their menu is varied with delicious meats and fish and wonderful original tapas. They are located in Puerto de Santa María, Camino Viejo de Rota.. Their phone number is 625 460 957. Tragaluz Tragaluz has a dinner with a heart where sharing is the best option. It includes a welcoming cocktail called "Kiss Royal", a trout with ginger roll for starters, Spaghetti a la Putanesca with shrimp, eggplant with poached egg and cream of sea urchins, Base of cheese al sherry with dried beef and turmeric with nut bread, Magret of duck with creamed pears, Parfait Amour, strawberries with chocolate. More innovative dishes and a bottle of wine per couple that will make the night memorable and special. The price is 30€ per person and you can make reservations and find out more at 956 84 17 50 or check their Facebook page. Molly Malone Molly Malone will have sushi after 7pm on Saturday the 14th. Also for this special occasion music from Dj Jeffrey Manawatao will make it even more unforgettable. The Shamrock Bar & Eatery Celebrate Valentine's Day with a romantic dinner at Shamrock's. There will be a free homemade dessert for the occasion. Don't miss it! Anything you want us to pass along? Let us hear from you about your favorite places or coming events. We do like hearing from you! Send an e-mail to Karen@ coastline.e.telefonica.net or give a call to 607-564132. Support your paper by supporting the advertisers.
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Carnaval Show “The Bandits and The Carapapas” Anthology 22:00,Thursday, 12 February Price: 18€ Fried Pork Rid Fest 13:00 on, Saturday, 14 February Carnival at “Mina Street” Carnival Opening Speech and Crowning of the Carnival Mermaid 21:00, Saturday, 14 February Tent installed at the parking lot in the Salesian School. Tour the Bay by Sail Boat This two hour trip leaves at midday and sunset. Price is 15€ per person with a minimum of 4 persons and a maximum of 5 Information and reservations,Tourism Office, tel 956 846345 Workshop : Robotic Experience LEGO Education Winter Timetable: From October to June. Tuesday and Thursday For childrens between 5 and 14 years old. Price: 15€ Telephone: 678 709 124 – 605 036 910 – 956 40 02 00. / optimus@optimusmotion.com / www.roboticaeducativaoptimus.es Guided tours of the Luna castle Saturdays and Sundays at 13:00 and 19:00, prior reservation needed (call 956 84 63 45 or email turismo@aytorota.es) Flea Market Saturdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Central Market. To get a table, you must sign up previously in the bar in the Central Market. Flea Market Sundays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Calle Sargento Céspedes, Chorillo Beach Oil Painting Workshop Date: From November to June Timetable: Mondays and Wednesdays, from 6.00 pm. to 8.15 pm. Place: Headquarters of the Association “Base Natural y Cultural de Rota”. Registration and information: At the headquarters of the Association “Base Natural y Cultural de Rota”, situated in Santiago Guillén Moreno Avenue 13, 2º, (Virgen del Mar). Telephone 666 907 935 (workshop) y 658 840 689 (oil painting workshop) or email:basenaturalyculturalderota@gmail.com Teacher: Marieta Kirwan..
JEREZ DE LA FRONTERA
XIX Festival De Flamenco In March from Saturday the 1st to Saturday the 7th.Villamarta Theater.Info:Tel 956 14 96 86. www. teatrovillamarta.es
Flea Market on Sundays at Alameda Vieja s/n from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dramatized visits to the Alcázar Every Sunday at 12:00. Learn some of the history of Jerez and get to know some of the important historical persons. Visit last approximately one hour. Tickets: 1,80€; children under 14 free.
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Museum Piece of the Month in the Sala Hospitalito: The month of February, this perfume and incense burning urn found in the Cortijo de la negra and dating from the Roman Republic is 13.8 cm tall and 9.5 cm in diameter Museo Municipal (Hospitalito) | C/ Ganado (esquina C/ Zarza) Exposition of Paintings, Photography and Illustrations in ZEC creative spaces Ends Saturday, 28 February ZEC Espacio Creativo - C/ Larga, 83 Showing the works of artists Francisco Jiménez - José Manuel Verde - Eva Díaz - Juan Miguel Selma - Marta Sordo Metropolitan Park Los Toruños Various activities: bike tours, train tours, nature photography, kayaking & more. More info at: www.parquedelabahia.es parquedelabahia@juntadeandalucia.es San Marcos Castle Plaza del Alfonso X .Free guided tours on Tuesdays 11:30 (English) -12:30 -13:30 h.With reservation (627 569 335) servicios.turisticos@caballero.es, de Wed.to Fridays: 10:00 -12:00h. Thurs. and Sat.-10:30 -11:30h (English). 12:30- 13:30 6€ adults and 3€ children Guided Tour, Path of the Senses This 4 and ½ hour tour explores the origins of the Sherry wines of El Puerto and it´s progress from the vine to the barrel. Oenologists meet you, after a short bus trip, at a vineyard in the countryside and explain how the vineyard operates, later at the bodega a wine tasting accompanied by tapas and an explanation of the elaboration process, this last taking place in the famous Caballero bodega. ww Reservations: 649 882 288 - 956 853 960, www.rutadelossentidos.com - eventos@ bahiamedia.net Guided tour and wine sampling concentrating on Fino,Amontillado, Oloroso, Cream, Moscatel Soleado y Pedro Ximénez Price: 6€ per person Information and reservations: 956 852 852 / 659 755 701