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Welcome to Calentita 2019
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Editor: OW E N S MI TH Assistant Editor: C A RO L I NA LLA MU SI - S IL BE RM AN N Graphic Design: RE BE C C A H AW KE S
Writers: J AC K I E AN D E RS O N , DAVI D RE VAG L I ATTE , I AI N C L ARE N C E TRI AY Illustrators: S I M O N E HO D G S K I S S , PATRI Z I A I M O S S I Advertising: J AM E S VI C TO RY
Of life’s simple pleasures, eating good food washed down with a refreshing (and perhaps alcoholic) drink must rank amongst the most enjoyable. Add to that the opportunity to experience food created by the different people, and groups that make up our diverse community and with it the chance to rub shoulders with friends old and new, and what results is the recipe for the annual tradition that Calentita has become. In a year when we face what could well be the hottest summer on record, and environmental concerns and protests make headlines across the world once again, we continue to add to the environmental credentials of the event. In 2018 we went “plastic free”, eliminating single use plastic from the festival. This year we have introduced a new feature “Food for Thought” - thoughtful presentations that consider the environmental and ethical impacts of the foods we all enjoy and some inspiring alternatives to “business as usual”. We are pleased to welcome Phil Brooke, Research and Education Manager at Compassion in World Farming UK, and Vidya Heisel CEO of visionary permaculture farm project DanyaDara, as well as some other interesting and informative talks. In 2019, we also welcome hundreds of athletes, coaches, team leaders, and supporters from the 22 islands that make up the sporting family of the Natwest International Island Games. Although street food might not be near the top of the list of things-to-do for those that have trained for years for a sporting moment, we hope that everyone will at least enjoy a little slice of our Gibraltarian community and famous hospitality. Calentita started in 2007 and since then it has grown to become an integral and much loved part of the Gibraltarian cultural calendar. From the hundreds of people that give tirelessly of their time, slaving over hot stoves and baking ovens preparing tasty dishes, to the thousands of people that come to the event to taste and enjoy what others have made - all of us contribute to making Calentita what it is. I hope you have a very enjoyable Calentita! OWEN SMITH WORD OF MOUTH ORGANISERS OF CALENTITA
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The ever popular “Calentita”, Gibraltar’s Gastronomical Festival, is once again here with us. The food festival, more like a street party, has become one of Gibraltar’s main cultural events in our social calendar having grown from strength to strength and tripled in size since its inception 13 years ago. This year’s event is not only a culmination of our annual Spring Festival, but also marks the start to the cultural programme of events planned for the Gibraltar 2019 Natwest Island Games. With food being a major part of Gibraltar’s culture, the Calentita festival serves to showcase Gibraltar to the international community, the diverse multi-cultural and religious society we live in, displaying a wide variety of dishes the community is influenced by. I would like to take the opportunity of extending a warm Gibraltarian welcome to all those visiting us from abroad, especially the athletes and their families competing at the Gibraltar 2019 Natwest Island Games. A special thank you goes out to Word of Mouth for the superb organisation of the event under the auspices of the Ministry of Culture, the stall holders, volunteers, the essential services, the staff at Gibraltar Cultural Services and above all the general public for their continuous support. May “Calentita”, Gibraltar’s Gastronomical Festival, continue to flourish so that our young ones, our future, can be educated in our unique way of life. I hope you all enjoy the festivities. Bon Appétit! THE HON STEVEN LINARES MP MINISTER FOR CULTURE
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Newton Store
Once again in 2019 we are collaborating with Newton Store to bring you the most amazing competition. Help us reduce the waste Calentita produces by bringing your own cutlery and crockery to Calentita. Just follow these simple steps to enter the competition; 1. Bring your own reusable plate/bowl and cutlery to Calentita; 2. Once you’ve ordered some food, come to the Information Tent and show us that you are making use of your own reusable plate and cutlery; 3. Get a free ticket to enter the draw for an amazing Apple 12.9-inch 64GB - Space Grey – 2nd Generation iPad Pro with a value of £649 – donated by Newton Store; 4. WOW! Pick yourself up off the floor after the shock of such an absolutely amazing competition. It’s that simple! Do a little bit to help us reduce waste, and get the chance to win this amazing prize!
Including “Food for Thought” a series of interesting and informative talks looking at the environmental and ethical issues that surround the food on our plate. 19:30 HRS Permaculture: A Sustainable Alternative to Agricultural Farming, a talk, video and Q & A with Vidya Heisel CEO of Danyadara Permaculture Project. 20:15 HRS Nico Fitzgerald // Gibraltarian chef based in London Demonstrating top-to-tail rabbit garnished with garlic, spinach, tarragon and pancetta elements. 20:45 HRS Phil Brooke, Research and Education Manager, Compassion in World Farming UK, presentation and Q&A
PROGRAMME OF EVENTS Main stage // CASEMA T ES SQUARE
DANZA AC ADEMY All of the pieces have represented Gibraltar at the International Dance Federation World Dance Championships.
19:10 HRS 1)Sebastian Diaz -‘ Acrobatic’s Solo ‘ 2) Gianella Ochello -‘ The Phantom ‘ 3) Celine Sciortino and Gemma Casciaro ‘ Hocus Pocus’ 4) Anna Hernandez-‘I Run’ 5) Sebastian Diaz, Adrianne Durante,Ella Byrne,Eva Doherty, Rebecca Benggio,Elsa Parody and Maxine Sciortino-‘Hey Witch Doctor’ 19:50 HRS 6) Sebastian Diaz -‘Lost Boys’ 7) Gianella Ochello and Anna Hernandez-‘Survivor’ 8 Kate Vinent ‘’Jack in the Box’ 9) Sebastian Diaz,Adrianne Durante,Ella Byrne,Eva Doherty,Rebecca Benggio,Elsa Parody and Maxine Sciortino-‘ Arabia’ 10) Celine Sciortino-‘ Maniac’ 20:30 HRS 11) Maxine Sciortino,Elsa Parody,Anna Hernandez and Gianella Ochello-‘Welcome to the Jungle’ 12) Erin Doherty and Lucia Diaz ‘ Ghost Busters’ 13) Gemma Casciaro,Celine Sciortino,Ruby Mc Gail and Kate Vinent -‘I like it like that ‘ 14) Anna Hernandez -‘ Pompey’ 15) Gianella Ochello -‘ Madness’
21:15 HRS Claire Louise Foster, Kasbar Executive Chef and Vida Verde Cooking demonstration 21:45 HRS Our Oceans, presentation and Q&A on the seas that surround us and the impact of our modern diet on the natural environment and some simple steps we can take to reduce the impact with have on the planet. 22:15 HRS Vicky Bishop, Vicky’s Natural Kitchen Cooking demonstration involving the preparation of a tasty fresh fish dish that takes into account some simple sustainable principles.
MARKE T PLACE MUSIC Acoustic guitar from Guy Valarino and chilled out vibes from our resident DJ
Yalta Dance Studio 21:00 HRS Malamente Academia Nando Perez Feel the Rush Lola Indigo mix 21:30 HRS Baby Hip Hop /commercial Dany Rios Gonzlez Hurt 22:00 HRS Etleri Leri Dany Rios Gonzlez Fuego 22:30 HRS Commercial/house Toy Muevelo
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Feast your eyes
Some of the stalls taking part in Calentita 499 GIBRALTARIAN FOOD BY THE GIBRALTAR CHESHIRE HOMES SUPPORT GROUP EAT LIKE A LOCAL FOR A GOOD CAUSE BY DAVID REVAGLIATTE
Gibraltarian Nicole Jones and fellow Gibraltar Cheshire Homes Support group of volunteers return to the festival this year to serve up golden slices of Calentita from their stand. Love it or hate it, Calentita is Gibraltar’s national dish that’s made with chickpea flour, water, olive oil, salt and pepper and a big helping of nostalgia. Customers can also buy typical local desserts too! Nicole & Co are hoping to raise awareness and funds for the Gibraltar Cheshire Home - a residential home for disabled children and adults in Tangiers that has been running for over 30 years. Nicole has taken part in Calentita since the start, “We participate annually because its gives us a chance to fundraise, to create the awareness that we aim to create with each of our events. We get people who don’t know about our work asking us about it and that for us is a bonus. The more we can get our voices heard the better!”. On what visitors to their stand can expect, Nicole says “We always sell the local dish ‘Calentita’ because we feel the locals deserve to get a taste of it. This year we have skipped our usual meatballs and callos and have opted to go for Gibraltarian desserts. We know how important nice cakes and desserts are for locals and we always feel there are not enough stalls offering this”. So if you want to eat like a local at this year’s event, make sure this stand is on your shortlist!
MOROCCAN FOOD BY THE MOROCCAN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
Returning year on year to Calentita, the Moroccan Community Association’s food stand is an annual treat for Gibraltar. The scent of charcoal-grilled pinchitos is one of the lingering features of Calentita, and the queues stretch beyond the boundaries of Casemates as perennial festival-goers line up for these spicy treats. Of course, the Moroccan Community Association’s food stall serves many more traditional Moroccan flavours: harira soup, couscous, mouth-watering cakes and sweets, and refreshing mint tea to cleanse the palate and prepare you for a second helping. Morocco has one of the world’s greatest cuisines. Spicy and aromatic, the food reflects the vibrancy of a country of magnificent landscapes, bustling cities and strong traditions. Moroccan cooking is rich in subtle and intriguing flavours, combinations that are at once surprising and delightful: tart green olives and chopped preserved lemon rind mixed into a chicken tagine, or sardines coated with a coriander, parsley, cumin and a hint of chilli and grilled over coals - distinct and irresistible flavours that have influenced Andalucía’s cuisine for centuries. Calentita is as much of a gathering of Gibraltar’s community in a celebration of diversity as it is a celebration of food. The Moroccan Community Association’s food stall is a testament to the Moroccan community’s intrinsic bonds with Gibraltar – the sharing of food as vital to community life. The curling smoke from the almost legendary, grilling pinchitos drifting over Casemates will carry the memory of childhood for many Gibraltarians and the promise of mouthwatering treats to come.
FLOSS-POP SERVING UP CANDY FLOSS REALNESS BY DAVID REVAGLIATTE
Floss-Pop will be once again serving up sugary cloudiness at this year’s Calentita festival. Local foodie and self-confessed carnival fanatic Jordan Lopez has taken part in Calentita for the last three years and is hoping that the humble candy floss will continue to be a hit at this year’s event, “I feel candy floss is something which we all liked as children and it brings back childhood memories. Some people might say it’s full of sugar and they are CORRECTO - but whether you are 9 or 90 we all need some sweetness in our lives!” When I ask Jordan about why he decided to set up his candy stall again this year, he smiles, “I think Calentita is a fantastic opportunity to get the community out and doing what we love doing the most - apart from having a good old moan and that’s EAT!” This year’s Calentita is aiming to be bigger and better and Jordan has been a fan from the start, “I’ve visited every single Calentita event since it started…my sister and I would make sure we were down at Casemates early to make sure we were first in line. We love having the stand at this great event because every year it changes and there is something new. We love having people wanting to try our goodies and above all it’s always nice to see people smile.” So if you’ve got a sweet tooth or simply want to be transported back to your childhood this year, head down and see the team at the Floss Pop stand!
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Bianca Tsagkatakis is a regular at the Calentita Festival and has a flair for preparing a range of the most tempting Greek treats. This year, she returns for the sixth time, and “I absolutely love it!” she declares with boundless enthusiasm. For Bianca, the Calentita Festival is the highlight of her food calendar: “The food, the ambience and the crowds make it an excellent evening where people are always super-enthusiastic to try out new things.” Bianca specialises in Greek cuisine. “For the Calentita Festival, we generally make a couple of Greek favourites like Baklava and spinach & feta pies. This year, we’re also trying out Loukoumades, which are fried dough balls (the equivalent of Gibraltar’s familiar churros),” Bianca explains. With pies and all sorts of pastries being among Bianca’s food favourites, these were bound to be added to the Calentita menu: “We are preparing Baklava and galaktoboureko, both filo pastry desserts - one with nuts and cinnamon, the other with rich semolina custard. For savoury dishes, we are preparing Spanakopita, which are spinach and feta pies as well as Dolmades - vegetables and rice wrapped in vine leaves. There will also be a selection of preserves and chocolates which I make at home as well.” “My husband is from Crete” she adds, “and we both have a passion for cooking and especially for Greek and middle Eastern food. This year we have my mother in law over from Crete and she is giving us a hand with the cooking and baking- can’t get more original than that!”
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