August 21, 2014
How to Make Spanish Omelette (Tortilla de Patatas) Text & photo by Pilar Ruiz / You can find more of her recipes at ycomomegustacocinar.blogspot.com This is one of the most popular recipes in Spain, and has a lot of variations. We normally cook it with eggs and potatoes, but in this case we have added onions and can be also cooked with green paprika, tuna fish, … It is delicious no matter how we Cook it ! Buen provecho !! INGREDIENTS: • 1 kg of potatoes • 1 big onion • 6 medium size eggs • Extra virgin olive oil • Salt • Black pepper HOW TO PREPARE: • We start peeeling the potatoes and the onion, and will cut them into medium sized squares. • We will add some salt and fry them in hot olive oil in a frying pan until they start getting a Golden colour. • We will beat the eggs in a bowl with some salt and Black pepper.. • Then we will mix it with the fried potatoes and onion, and pour the mix into a frying pan with some olive oil, we used before. • We will cook it at a low temperature for 15 minutes until we see it is getting a nice Golden colour. It is important not to overcook it so that it does not get dry. • Once this side is ready we are going to turn it over using a plate to cover the fry ing pan, and then we will cook the other side for ten minutes.. • Once it is cooked we will serve it at the table and we recomend to eat it with a nice salad Recomendation: It is important to use a nice teflon (non stick) frying pan, and of course top quality ingredients in order to cook the best Tortilla
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“WELCOME TO ROTA” by A.M. Ávila / Photos & graphic by Ayuntamiento de Rota
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ecently, I had the pleasure of meeting with Pilar Ruiz, Ana Luna, and Auxi Izquierdo at the Rota Town Hall. These ladies are all officials in the Rota government who took the time to introduce me to what the town of Rota has to offer. My initial inquiry focused on the “Cooperation Office” which is just outside the Rota Gate. But, I learned so much more about Rota that I think I will need to write a few articles to share that information with our Coastline readers. The “Cooperation Office” is a part of the “Welcome to Rota” program which was born as a result of vision and foresight. I´m not sure if this was the idea of a single person, or a collaborative effort, but there is no doubt in my mind that all of these ladies, as well as the rest of the residents of Rota, are truly dedicated to what this project stands for: welcoming their military neighbors and making them feel at home by providing them with information and assistance with whatever they may need. Knowing that the Rota Naval Station would soon be the new homeport to four ships, along with their crews and their families, the Town of Rota rolled up its
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sleeves and committed itself to provide the best welcome possible for the upcoming influx of new neighbors. Aside from already sharing almost sixty years of cooperative effort with the American military forces, this time they wanted to make sure that it was a more complete effort, and that the Americans present in Rota knew that they, and their dependents, were all welcomed in Spain, and especially in Rota. The persons in charge of this project began by contacting a town in Germany that they knew they could use as a model for their program. The town of Ramstein, Germany has for years maintained an excellent relationship with the U.S. Air Force personnel stationed nearby and has served as a model for the programs developed by the town of Rota. The relationship between the towns has grown to the point that they now maintain communication through mutual internships and visits with the aim of always improving the service that they provide to their respective military neighbors. Now, the town of Rota can proudly boast of its very own “Welcome to Rota”
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program. The flagship of the program is, of course, their “Cooperation Office.” I visited the office and spoke with Marijo Resinas. She is a very pleasant and knowledgeable person. The office is clean and well-organized with a colorful play corner for its smallest visitors. There you can obtain information about “everything, and anything,” with a promise that if they do not have an answer for your question, they will get one for you within 24 hours. They are committed to service and committed to doing the best job that they can to assist U.S. personnel assigned to the base, as well as to assist Spaniards who are interested in interacting with the base and its personnel. The Welcome to Rota program also has many other facets that are worthy of note. Pilar Ruiz mentioned the Summer Guided Tour programs that they have established. I found this very interesting because it is not just the same introductory tour that is repeated ad nauseum. Rather, they are varied tours that provide exposure to all types of interesting aspects of Rota history, culture, and shopping. Some examples of these guided tours (in English) include: a tour of the Castillo de Luna (The Luna Castle) which also serves as the Rota´s Town Hall; a tour of the Lady de la O church, located across the square from the Luna Castle; a tour around the historical quarter of the town; a tour of the typical Andalusian patios located around the town; a tour of the ancient stone “corrals” which have served as an ingenious method of capturing fish in coordination with the ocean tides; a tour of the local “El Gato” winery; a tour of the local cheese factory, and goat farm, “El Bucarito;” and tours of the local fish market. There are several more tours that can range from those that are focused on educating small children to a 2-hour tour around the Bay of Cadiz in a sailboat. Recently, there have been new tours focused on what the Rota merchants have to offer. These are particularly interesting since they may include, for example, a tour of restaurants all over town with a sampling of the food that each has to offer. Or, for example, there might be a tour of a fishing boat at the fisherman´s pier, followed by the observation of a fish auction, and culminating with a quick course on how to clean and filet a fish. Throughout the year, there are new, as well as traditional, activities that can keep everyone busy in Rota. Many years ago, I remember the special atmosphere that Rota had especially during Christmas time. It was magical then, and I imagine that now, with so many improvements and with such a dedicated group of Rota residents, it can only be that much better. I was very impressed with the open and warm attitude with which the entire town of Rota is welcoming its new neighbors. I strongly encourage every member of our community to tap into this wealth of information and goodwill. The Welcome to Rota website is at www. welcometorota.com .There is also a phone App that is a free download by accessing www.facebook.com/enrota.
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The view from CView Tuscania Special until the 25th If you´re in the mood for authentic Italian food Tuscana has a Special for just 12€. Every night until the 25th of August from 6 to 8 pm you can enjoy Spaghetti with tomato sauce and salad and your choice of beer, wine or soda. Tuscania is located at the Plaza Barroso, 6, Inside Hostal Sixto. Their number and email are 956 846 310 hostal@hostalsixto.com
La Rotonda´s New Hours Please note that La Rotonda now opens from 7am to 4p.m and then from 8 to midnight. Saturdays from 8am untill 4. They will be on vacation from August 30th until the 22nd and will reopen on the 23rd. Al Lago Tonight from 8p.m.is Cuban Jazz Night inAl Lago Restaurant & Hotel.Featuring Havana Jazz Quartet with a whole host of Cuban inspired dishes. Dine, drink & dance under the stars... For Labor Day they offer BBQ on Sunday 31st of August. Their address and information is Felix Rodríguez de la Fuente Street, 11in Zahara de la Sierra (25 mins from Ronda) · info@al-lago.es / www. al-lago.es and their phone info is +34 956 123 032 mobile phone: +34 662 052 553
Centro de Estudios Premier Rota Centro de Estudios Premier has been running for over 13 years, providing a wide range of courses which allow our students to gain access to the labor market in the best conditions and with the best preparation. Our center offers specialized training courses for employees and companies, reinforcement lessons for secondary school students,courses for the preparation of specific entrance exams for the current Spanish educational system, as well as English, French, German and Spanish language courses for both children and adults. Moreover, Centro de Estudios Premier is a pioneering center in Spain for the preparation of the public entrance exam in the SpanishArmy Nurse Corps, where students from all over the country trust us for their preparation and training. Here you will find a dynamic, motivated, and highly qualified teaching staff with extensive experience together with a professional team who enjoy their work and are sensitive to the needs of our students. We are located at Avenida de la Marina No. 9, about one half block down from "the hands" roundabout. Do not hesitate to contact us for more information (956-84-6077).
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Tasting Special Tintilla of Rota 100 Day: 29th Time: 21:30 Place: Hotel Duque De Nájera. Price: 20€. Flamenco “Arte Y Compás” 21:30, Friday, 22 August Place: del Carmen Square (Costa Ballena) David Good & Florencia Aragón 22:30, Saturday, 23 August Place: La Calabaza Mecánica Bar San Fernando s/n Avenue Botanical Garden “Celestino Mutis” from Tuesday to Sunday, from 10:00 to 14:00 and again from 16:30 to 18:30 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 organized by Diverta Sail
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Flamenco Thursdays in el Patio de las 7 Esquinas Every Thursday at 21:30 Month of August. Jesús Nazareno,6. 956 902 785 Entrance is free. Reserve your table in advance: 956 802 785 // 617 050 464 www.elpatio7esquinas.es Jam Sessions at The Shamrock Every Saturday after 10:30pm Japanese Night at The Shamrock Friday August 29th, back by popular demand An exhibit of “papirosaicos” by Keka Raffo. In Hotel Monasterio San Miguel, Calle Larga 27. What exactly is a “papirosaico”? It is a technique developed by Keka, using
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scraps of paper to make pictures that look like oil paintings, but are not oil paintings. A most interesting exhibit to see and the “paintings” are beautiful.The exhibit will run until September 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 Web: www.gutierrez-colosia.com Email: info@gutierrez-colosia.com
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Bodega E. González Night Visit During July and August 2014. Night visit to the winery and wine tasting. Tuesday and Thursday at 19:30 h. Meeting point: Plaza del Cabildo (at the Library door). Organizers: amigosvinosanlucar@gmail.com. Reservation Tel: 647463265 voluntary contribution. 5€ River Navigation Route 'SanlúcarRiver Guadalquivir-Doñana'. Ship “Real Fernando”Center of attention and museum “Fábrica de Hielo” (The Ice Factory). Office “Buque Real Fernando”. www.visitasdonana. com Information, seat reservation and pickup of tickets 30 minutes before the boarding. Reservation required 956 36 38 13. Or contact them at: Fax: 956 36 21 96 / E-mail: info@ visitasdonana.com Length of the trip: 3 hours and 30 minutes. Prices: Normal fee: 17’27 €. Retired and students: 12’09 €. Children from 5 to 12 years old: 8’64€. Famous Horse Racing on the Beach August 21, 22 and 23. Held at Las Piletas Beach. Begins at dusk (18:30 approximately). Bicibar Price: From 8€ p/p. Mínimum 12
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