November 13, 2014
Autumn Quince Compote This is a very appropriate dessert for this Autumn Season J You can find quinces in every fruit shop in the area. Quince is a rather unusual fruit that is closely related to apples and pears. Its scientific name is Cydonia Oblonga and it is the only member of its genus Cydonia.The quince tree is deciduous and rather small, while the valuable ripened fruit is yellowish-gold color and somewhat similar to pears in shape and consistency. The value of the fruit as a food item dates back a long time, but the small tree is often grown for its ornamental quality as well, because of its attractive pale pink blossoms. Some of the health benefits of quince include its ability to help prevent cancer, aid in weight loss, improve digestive health, reduce cholesterol, boost immune system strength, prevent gastrointestinal diseases, soothe inflammation, increase the health of your skin, decrease blood pressure, prevent allergic reactions and stimulate circulation in the cardiovascular system. by Pilar Ruiz / You can find more of her recipes at comomegustacocinar.blogspot.com
You can utilize quince in jams, jellies, and puddings, as well as used in a similar way as pears in a side dish or a breakfast food. Different countries use quince in different ways, often using the juice as a flavoring agent. However, the real benefit of quince is eating the skin and the fleshy fruit, since it is packed with beneficial nutrients, including vitamins, minerals, phenol compounds, antioxidants, and dietary fiber. We hope you will enjoy the recipe as much as we did, cooking them of course, but above all eating them!
INGREDIENTS: • • • • •
2 ¼ lbs (1 kilo) fresh quinces 2 ½ cups (¼ kilo) white sugar 4 cinnamon sticks 2 cloves ½ cup (125 ml) mineral water
HOW TO PREPARE: • • • •
To start with, we are going to wash, peel the quinces and cut them in slices. Then we are going to put them in a pot and add the cinnamon sticks, the cloves, the sugar and the water. We are going to boil everything for approximately 30 minutes on medium heat. Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick or a knife to ensure that the quinces are tender, then our great dessert is ready J
We hope you enjoy them very much J This is a very nice dessert you can prepare and have it also for breakfast, tea time, after dinner, … :o)
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November 13, 2014
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An Unforgettable Lunch at La Mascaipacha Restaurant Text by A.M. Ávila / Photos by La Mascaipacha
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n El Puerto de Santa Maria, at the Puerto Sherry marina right next to the hill that takes you along the bay, there is a blue and white building with a gazebotype structure alongside of it. They both house the restaurant known as La Mascaipacha. Recently, I had the great fortune of being invited to have lunch there. On a sunny afternoon, while gazing out on the calm waters of the Puerto Sherry marina and while enjoying the view of sailboats returning from a morning jaunt, we met with Juan Carlos Arjona, the owner of the restaurant. After introducing ourselves, the first question that I had to ask was what the word “mascapaicha” meant and why the restaurant was named that way. Juan Carlos said to me that he had named that restaurant in honor of a Peruvian chef which he had employed at another restaurant, in Jerez, with the same name. He explained that “mascapaicha” was a tribal word, in Quechua, which means “to seek time and space” and which describes the only ceremonial symbol of power which an Inca king wore during his reign in power. Since
Juan Carlos believed that his restaurant was worthy of such an honor, and since his chef was from Peru, he thought that the word would be a fitting name for his restaurant- however challenging it may be to pronounce and to spell. There is no doubt, though, that the meal that we had was “fit for a king.” Juan Carlos is a very interesting person. He describes himself as a “mariner.” He loves sailing and owns a large sailboat that was made in the United States. He has a college degree in Nautical Science and has been a Merchant Marine in the past. Juan Carlos is now the owner of a company which makes cosmetic products. His restaurant is a labor of love and it is primarily staffed by his daughter and Chef, Paloma; his son and Master Griller, Juan Pablo; and his son-in-law and Manager, Ismael. Juan Carlos is an intelligent and witty gentleman who was the perfect host for what turned out to be almost a five-hour lunch. The experience was incredible and enjoyable. As often happens in Spain, when one is enjoying the company, the food, the wine, and the ambi-
ance – time seems to fly. It is clear that Juan Carlos is interested in utilizing products of exceptional quality from all over Spain. Accordingly, at his restaurant, you can enjoy a beef steak from the nearby Rio Tinto region, and at the same time enjoy a butifarra sausage from Catalonia. We started out with slices of delicious Spanish cured ham, along with a salad that contained apple, walnuts, raisins, cherry tomatoes, and a yogurt dressing. We also tried fried cheese with a leek and bacon sauce, and come grilled “butifarra” sausages. We paired these “appetizers” with a cold bottle of Tio Pepe Fino Sherry. Not surprisingly, all of these gastronomic delights were only a prelude to what was yet to come. The focal point of this restaurant is its grill and, of course, the meats that are prepared upon it. The grill is fired by wood that is gathered from local vineyards after the yearly pruning of the vines. The choices of meat on the menu include a variety of beef, lamb, and pork, as well as seafood. We shared a lamb kebab and a veal steak, from the Spanish region of Castilla-León, as well as some lamb chops that were both grilled to perfection. One of our friends enjoyed a thick T-bone steak that reminded him of Texas beef. It was Spanish Retinto beef. There is no doubt that this place is a carnivore´s delight! Another friend opted for grilled prawns, and “ortiguillas” (which are fried sea anemones and are just amazing). To pair with these main courses we tried the 2013 Hito from Emilio Moro´s Cepa 21 winery in the Ribera del Duero wine region. It is a young red wine that is wellbalanced and easy on the palate. Everyone enjoyed it. For dessert, we shared some cannoli-type pastry filled with cream and a New York-style cheesecake with blackberry sauce. Both were incredible. To top it all off, what could have been better than a glass of Brandy? We chose Lepanto Brandy which is produced locally, in Jerez, by the González Byass winery. It was a great day, an unforgettable meal, amazing company, and an incredible place. Fortunately, that is why in Spain, an ordinary day, can be both memorable and magical. For further information on La Mascaipacha go to their Facebook page under the same name, or to their website at www.lamascaipacha.com, or call 956877175.
November 13, 2014
The view from CView Molly Malone Molly Malone is delighted to announce its 14th anniversary party! Ian and Juani would like to invite everyone to this event. They want you to be their special guest and share this special evening with them. Every year Molly Malone goes all out to make you welcome. Friends from when they first opened their doors, have seen them grow, serve their customers with friendly smiles while keeping up with changing tendencies and not forgetting quality, nourishing, traditional homemade cooking. Their staff always goes one step further to make you feel at home and tending to your needs. The original proprietors focus on their original motto “Molly Malone is your home away from home”. They take great pleasure in fusing cultures to create a fantastic atmosphere. Remember tomorrow night is Molly’s big anniversary party; something you don’t want to miss. Live music, festive shots all around! There will be a live band performing and an authentic Argentine menu. See you there! La Champañería El Rancho If you like tapas like I do, make sure to go to El Rancho and try their tapas. They offer a great selection of many original and interesting tapas at great prices. Last Friday, several of us stopped by to try a few and left very full and satisfied. Some of the things we tried were a toast of goat cheese and beef, tuna tataki, something
called a pyramid which is a combination of cheese, pate and greens, tuna with white garlic and a pate made of anemone that was delicious.
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Concert by Stereovac + DJ Toni Delony at La Calabaza Mecáncia on Avenida San Fernando: tomorrow night starting at 22:30. Sterepvac got its start in La Calabaza several years ago. They participated in the latest edition of the Inocente Rock Fest, sharing the stage with the best band on the Andalucian stage. No one is better for the breaks than DJ Toni Delony, specialist in independent music. Miskatonic Mtown concert at Club Meteoro. Saturday the 15th starting at 11p.m. Soul that will wake the dead! Marvin Gaye, The Temtations, The Supremes 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 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)
PUERTO DE SANTA MARIA
Tito Rojas in Concert, The Salsa Rooster , Puerto Rico´s best Salsa artist. Sunday November 16th. at Mango's
in Vistahermosa. Tickets are 50€. More info at 635 678 429.
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. For more information call Carol at 665 353260. Puerto Social Language Exchange – Spanish/English: Hotel Santa María on Avenida Bajamar, 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month at 8:15. Call 665 353260 for more information.
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“Regina Coeli” Convent. Xvii Century. Regina Street. Open: Monday to Sunday from 10:00h. A.M. to 13:00h. P.M. Charter Boat Sailing trips, mini cruises, fishing .Info. reservations 673476272 f.romeropesca@hotmail.com
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