December 11, 2014
Meatballs with Gravy (Albóndigas en Salsa) Getting ready for Christmas? This is a recipe you could prepare to surprise your guests when they arrive. It is a great recipe to cook and serve as a starter, Meatballs (albóndigas de carne) with Gravy, accompanied by some old fashioned French Fries. Another great way to accompany the meatballs is with boiled basmati rice and refried with garlic and boiled potatoes, or a nice rice salad, etc. We really hope you enjoy this recipe as much as we do! have a great week!
by Pilar Ruiz Text/US measures collaborated w/ Glenn Ferguson You can find more of her recipes at comomegustacocinar.blogspot.com
DIRECTIONS: - FOR THE MEATBALLS: * In a bowl, add the ground meat, garlic, diced onion, diced parsley, 2 eggs, marjoram, milk-soaked white of ½ loaf of Vienna sized bread, salt, pepper and the bread crumbs. Mix well and refrigerate. - Food Tip: It’s better if you prepare the meatball mixture the night before you want to cook them. Just cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until the next day. Then the spice mixture will have imparted its full flavor throughout the meatballs. * Remove from the refrigerator, form the meatballs with your hands and roll them on a plate with the flour * Add enough oil into a frying pan so the meatballs will be about 1/3 of the way immersed, heat the oil med to med-high heat, then brown the meatballs uniformly, remove and drain on paper towels * Set aside.
INGREDIENTS: - MEATBALLS: * 1 ¼ lb. (1/2 kg) mixed ground meat, equal portions of ground veal and pork * 1/2 White Onion, diced * 1 Clove of Garlic, diced * 2 Eggs * Chopped Parsley * Crumb (Soft inner part) of ½ Vienna Sized Bread Loaf, soaked in milk * 1/3 cup (50 gr.) Bread Crumbs * 1 tea spoon dried Marjoram * Black Pepper and Salt * All Purpose Flour * Mild Olive Oil
GRAVY: * 1/2 White Onion, finely diced * 1 Clove of Garlic finely diced * 2 Tbsp Wheat Flour * A few threads Saffron or food coloring * 2 Bay Leaves * 1 Glass White Wine (Fino de Jerez) * 1 Cup Water
- FOR THE GRAVY: * Add 2-3 Tbsp of oil (from the oil used to fry the meatballs) to a skillet, heat to med to med-high and start to sauté the garlic, onion, 2 Tbsp of flour, stirring well to prevent lumps. * Add the wine, the saffron (or coloring), the bay leaves and continue to stir. If the mixture is too thick, add water, a Tbsp at a time, and continue to stir until smooth. - Food Tip: If you encounter lumps in your gravy that you weren’t able to remove, blend your gravy with a hand-held blender after cooking. * Then, once the gravy has reached a bubbly boil, add the meatballs and continue to cook on low to medium heat for ten minutes. Serving Tip: * Using the oil used to brown the meatballs, fry French-fry cut potatoes that you can serve alongside the meatballs. Enjoy!
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The Nativity Tradition in Rota By Karen Lucas and Miguel Moreno; photos courtesy of the Asociación Belenista “Camino de Belen” (except large picture in opposite page)
Northern Europe the Christmas tree symbolizes Christmas while in the South, the Nativity Scene is what best epresents the season. As in all of Spain, the tradition of ng up a Nativity Scene goes back to the earliest Christian s. In Spain, the tradition is strongest in Andalucía; especially e province of Cádiz. Most villages and cities have associa(Asociación Belenista) dedicated to promoting the Nativity e. The province of Cádiz has more associations than any r province.
el Moreno Ruda, current president of the association in , was kind enough to meet with me and furnish me with mation and photos. The association in Rota “Camino de n” (Road to Bethlehem) was officially founded on May 9th, . One of its principal objectives is to promote the disnation of the tradition of putting up Nativities, teach the rent techniques and the fellowship of the members. Some e activities of the association in its five years of existence ourses of initiation, courses of perfection, publication of an al bulletin “El Nacimiento”, a photo contest, and the Nativoute (Ruta Belenista) among others. Since the creation e association, members have attended provincial, regional national conventions.
association is responsible for the big Nativity Scene in La e de la Merced and they also put up the one for City Hall e Castillo de Luna. In the case of the latter, the city buys materials but the association does the work which in the of the big ones like the two mentioned, it takes 10 to 15 le a week to put up and months of work to prepare. For mple, the association started working on the Nativity at La e de la Merced on May 10th and they have worked on it uple days a week since then. The city also helps promote radition by giving monetary prizes and trophies. Prizes are d on the quality of the work, the finish and the illumination.
orrow evening, December 12th at 5 p.m. the association
sponsors a Nativity Route that will take you to see all of the Nativities in public buildings and some in private homes. Everyone is welcome to join in. Last year about 115 people participated. The Touristic Train is used to take you to those Nativities not in the center of town. Reservations are not necessary, but the train has limited seating so if you are interested, be at the cafeteria O La La at 5 p.m. O La La is at the corner of Avenida San Fernando and María Auxiliadora. The tour is normally over by 8 or 8:30 p.m. Also, if you have questions or are interested in learning more about the art of Nativities, you can stop by and meet Miguel Moreno at Casa Miguel on Marconi street in downtown Rota or stop by La Torre de la Merced and someone from the association will be happy to answer your questions. If you can’t go on the tour tomorrow but you would like to see the Nativity Scenes, a list of them and their locations follows.
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Locations of the Nativities Castillo de Luna – By City Hall and Nativity Association La Torre de la Merced – By Nativity Association “Camino de Belén” Quinto Centenario, 5 – By – Alberto Bernal Fernán Caballero, 1 – By – Manuel Laynez Acuña Rosario, 39 – By – Manuel Ruiz-Mateos Laynez Avda. Europa, 20 Casa 2 – By Miguel Moreno San Clemente, 8 – By the Santo Entierro Botherhood Bachiller – By the Centro Seglar Capilla de la Caridad – By the Brotherhood de la Salud Mercurio s/n – By the Day Center Cristina Buada Écija, 11 – By Hostal Macavi Plaza Justo de la Rosa, 3 – By Bar Casa Miguel Calle Bahía de Cádiz – By Peluquería Albert’s
December 11, 2014
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El Patio de las 7 Esquinas Important update: Next Thursday, December 18th at 20:30 there will be another Zambombá at El Patio de las 7 Esquinas in downtown Puerto. This is an authentic setting for the Zambombá since these joyous get togethers originated in neighborhood patios so don’t miss this experience. Also, El Patio de las 7 Esquinas has new winter hours: open every day 11:00 – 16:30 and from 20:00 Thursday, Friday and Saturday. If you have out of town visitors this Christmas season, it is a great place to take them for tapas or a meal. Car Clean This year give yourself a gift of a clean car. José from Car Clean does a superb job and he will come to your house. When he is done it is almost like having a new car. I have used his services a couple of times and have been very impressed. To make it even better, his prices are excellent. They do vary depending on the size of the vehicle and its condition so ask him when he arrives. Contact José at 637 768 736 or conica68@gmail.com 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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Group Pop-Rock 80´S Concert Asta Pop-Rock. “Music for Food”. Food for solidarity 20:00, Saturday, 13 December Merced Bar Entrance fee: 2 kilos of non perishable food Christmas Carol Concert Musical Band “Nazareno de Rota” Date: 20th December Time: 8.30 pm. Place: Parish Church of Our Lady of the O Charity Photography Exhibition for “Caritas” of Luis Barrera GallegoFrom 10th to 21st December Place: Multiuse Hall Municipal Palace Castillo de Luna. 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 Botanical Garden “Celestino Mutis” from Tuesday to Sunday, from 10:00 to 14:00 and again from 16:30 to 18:30 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) English Mass Every Sunday 6.00 pm.Parish Our Lady of the Sea Church
PUERTO DE SANTA MARIA
Zambombá at Molly Malone´s With D'Caramelos. Sunday 14th December at 18:00hrs Navidad Flamenca - Zambomba Flamenca in Teatro Pedro Muñoz Seca Zambomba de Jerez puts on a special Zambomba in the flamenco style based upon traditional compositions. Typical Christmas musical celebration where family members, neighbors and friends share singing and dancing of Christmas carols around a roaring fire. No fire in the theatre but the rest will be fun.21:00, Friday, 12 December Teatro Municipal Pedro Muñoz Seca - Plaza del Polvorista, 4 Teatro Circo - "Rococó Bananas" Rococó Bananas is a musical clown spectacle in the great baroque tradition..12:00, Sunday, 14 December. Teatro Municipal Pedro Muñoz Seca - Plaza del Polvorista, 4 Entrance is 9€ with unassigned seating Scottish Dance Classes: Mondays 7:30-8:00p.m., beginners & step practice; 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 classes for everyone. Classes are held at the Instituto Santo Domingo. More information call Carol at 665 353260.
JEREZ DE LA FRONTERA
Divino Jerez Photography Exhibition Sala Pescadería Vieja. From December 12th to January 7th, 2015. Portrait photograpy of some of Jerez's interesting characters.