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Bienvenidos… I remain firmly in denial over the dates but it would seem that Christmas is upon us once again. Maybe it’s the sunshine, the balmy temperatures or the fact that it seems like only a month or two ago we were frantically buying, wrapping and celebrating last Christmas that makes it so hard to believe, but here we are.
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– and let’s be honest, thanks to Reyes on 6 January, the party season really does last for
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weeks here in Spain – why not sit down for an hour, put your feet up with a coffee and find out what we’ve lined up for you this month?
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Two of most important ingredients for the festive season over here are without doubt
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Jamón Serrano (p16) and Cava (p21), both of which you’ll find in just about every Spanish home, and a good number of non-Spanish homes, too. We also explore a more environmentally-friendly way of celebrating Christmas (p38), which can limit the damage to the planet and your pockets, as well as offering you some inspiration for more traditional gifts for the family (p25).
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To unwind and enjoy a change of scenery this month we take a wander around the charming, relatively unknown little town of Guía de Isora (p11), and, further afield,
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What’s inside
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this month...
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What’s on
competition
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Hotel Botánico
discover
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Guía de Isora
food & drink
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Jamón Serrano
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Asparagus wrapped in Serrano ham
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Champagne production
after dark
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Tibu birthday celebrations
christmas
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Gift ideas for her, him and kids
top 5
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Places to spend the New Year
property
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Property of the Month
tried & tested
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Mesón Castellano
green living
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A Green Christmas
body & soul
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Business Guide
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Rosana Auditorio de Tenerife, Santa Cruz 5 December
One of the most celebrated Canarian artists, Rosana, returns with her new album, Buenos Dias Mundo, an album that brings together the maturity Rosana’s music has reached through the years, songs that move people the world over and lyrics full of sentiment and emotion. With a powerful sound, that is closer to Rock than Pop, her newest material is packed with current social issues. Her new tour, also entitled Buenos Dias Mundo, kicked off in September and will travel round the whole of Spain and the United States during the remainder of 2011 and on into
2012. Rosana will be repeating the winning formula of her last tour, and will be accompanied by three musicians: David Pedragosa on guitar, Javier Quillez on bass and Joaquín Migallón on the drums in a show that promises to be packed with surprises. She will be performing in Tenerife on 5 December at 9pm in the Auditorio de Tenerife Adán Martín, Santa Cruz. Tickets cost €27 and €38 and are available through generaltickets.com or by calling the box office directly on 902 317 327 (between 10am and 7pm, Mon-Sat).
Anoushka Shankar
Teatro Guimerá, Santa Cruz 15 December
Anoushka Shankar, daughter and disciple of the magnificent Ravi Shankar (and Norah Jones’ halfsister), is the only artist that has been tirelessly trained by her father and has been playing and studying the sitar with him since she was nine years old. Her first solo recording, Anoushka (1998), received excellent reviews, and was followed by two more albums, Anourag (2000) and Live at Carnegie Hall (2001) (the latter earned her a Grammy nomination in the category Best Album of World Music, and made Anoushka the youngest artist ever to receive this nomination). Her intoxicating blend of traditional Indian music with Western influences has earned her millions of adoring fans and huge
respect in the musical industry across the globe. Anoushka has spent a large part of every year since she was 14 years old touring around Asia, Europe and North America, first as a classical sitarist and since 2007 with her band The Anoushka Shankar Project. She’s also shared
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a stage with artists such as Peter Gabriel, Herbie Hancock, Elton John, Madonna, Nina Simone, Sting and James Taylor. In May 2011, Anoushka signed an exclusive deal with Deutsche Grammophon. Her first album since then, Traveller, showcases the evolutionary bridge between flamenco and Indian music. Following the recent release of Traveller, Anoushka has now embarked on a full tour of Europe, after which she moves on to India and the United States. She will be performing in Tenerife on 15 December at 8.30pm in Teatro Guimerá in Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Tickets cost €27 and €38 and are available through www. generaltickets.com.
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Winter Music festival
7 December, La Laguna
Music lovers should be sure to make a date in their diary for what promises to be a spectacular concert, taking place in Plaza del Cristo, La Laguna on 7 December. A 10-hour musical extravaganza will kick off at 5pm, and revellers can expect to be wowed from the likes of Taboo (rapper extraordinare from The Black Eyed Peas), Juan Magan (he of this summer’s super catchy song Bailando Por Ahi), local DJs such as Jacobo Padilla, Leon and Dario and British King of Underground, Roachman.
And you don’t even have to worry about getting up to go to work the next day – December 8 is a national holiday (as is December 6)! Tickets cost either €20 for general admission, €45 for special passes (which include two drinks and a better position) or €100 for VIP passes (which entitle you to a free bar for the night and close proximity to the stage). Grab your tickets through www.ticketmaster. es, www.entradas.com or via www. elcorteingles.es.
Walk for Life Arona to Adeje 11 December
PIT (Parque Infantil y Juvenil de Tenerife) Recinto Ferial, Santa Cruz 23 December to 8 January
Once again Tenerife’s PIT will open its doors this Christmas, providing the ideal place for tired, harassed parents from around the island who no longer know how to keep their kids entertained during the school holidays to take their children to exhaust them. With over 40 different attractions, from climbing walls and mini golf to tattoo workshops, bouncy castles and a miniature boating lake, there is more than enough to tire both them and you out, and something for children of all ages, even those who can’t talk yet! Opening times are 10am-8pm daily. Exceptions: 25 December and 1 January 3pm-8pm, 24 & 31 December and 5 January 10am-3pm, closed 6 January. Admission costs €7, unders 3s are free.
On December 11, the pink tide rolls over the south again in support of two breast cancer charities, Ámate and the AECC. Rifle your wardrobe (or your partner’s) for the most outrageous pink outfit you have and join up at the Centro Commercial Gala, near the beach in Arona for a short seaside stroll to Playa Fañabé. There will be photographic and pink fancy dress competitions, raffles, entertainment and exercise, all for a very good cause. The more the merrier, so bring your friends, or if they can’t come, get them to sponsor you, the form can be downloaded at www.carreraporlavida.com. On the back cover you’ll find a copy of the poster for the event with more information. Help them to spread the word and make this event bigger than ever by displaying it at your place of work or your favourite restaurant or watering hole!
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VI Gospel Canarias Festival 6-16 December Fans of Gospel music are in for a treat this month, as the sixth edition of Gospel Canarias brings a series of concerts to the islands. In Tenerife, on 6 December Joyful Gospel Singer will be putting on a memorable show in the Convento de Adeje, which they will repeat on 7 December in Lago Martiánez, Puerto de la Cruz. On 13 December the Chicago Mass Choir will be wowing the crowd at Teatro Leal, La Laguna, and again in Auditorio Infanta Leonor in Los Cristianos on 14 December. For more information on individual concerts, performance times and to purchase your tickets go to www.gospelcanarias.com or www.teatroleal.com for the La Laguna show. Hallelujah!
Concierto de Navidad TSO Christmas Concert 25 December 10pm, Santa Cruz
The annual open-air concert from the Tenerife Symphony Orchestra (TSO) is a real highlight of the Christmas celebrations here on the island. If you can’t make the trip up to the capital, you can watch it from the comfort of your home, as the concert is almost always televised live. The show starts at 10pm on Sunday 25 December, at the Santa Cruz Port (opposite Plaza España). Admission is free, and if past years are anything to go by, the show will be amazing.
Iberostar Grand Hotel Mencey Magnificent Hotel Mencey reopens its doors to the public We love the newly refurbished Iberostar Grand Hotel Mencey in Santa Cruz, which has just reopened its über-elegant doors. Kings and Queens and stars of stage and screen have stayed here in the past, including Van Morrison, Elizabeth Taylor, Aristotle Onassis, the Spanish royal family and Sir Winston Churchill, and what was good enough for them is even better today, with millions having been spent on internal and external renovations. These include the addition of a top-class spa, gym and beauty treatment centre, underground parking (in the city, what a plus!), the most amazing
restaurants where you can just imagine having high tea with mother, and enough marble and arches to leave you in no doubt that you are in five-star surroundings. The décor is tasteful and combines classic sweeping elegance with modern design. The hotel is situated right in the heart of Santa Cruz, just off the Parque García Sanabria, and is perfect for conferences, functions and social events as well, of course, as an overnight or longer-term stay.
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Timeless Elegance The beautiful Hotel Botánico, member of The Leading Hotels of The World, was named as the number one Hotel in Spain 2011 by this prestigious hotel group and simply oozes class. Situated in the quiet residential area La Paz in Puerto de la Cruz, opposite the historical Botanical Gardens, the hotel enjoys spectacular views of the Atlantic, the Orotava Valley and Mount Teide and is surrounded by magnificent landscaped gardens. The picturesque town centre of Puerto de la Cruz and beautiful volcanic beaches are only a few minutes away, and a complimentary bus service to the town centre is available on weekdays. Local
transport, supermarkets, and a wide range of bars and restaurants are all in close proximity, making it an ideal location. The hotel itself is an example of timeless elegance. All 252 rooms and suites offer wonderful views of either the ocean, Mount Teide or the tranquil hotel gardens, and are decorated to a high standard, with every possible modern comfort. In addition to state-of-the-art fitness equipment and a putting green, all hotel guests aged 16 years and over can enjoy daily free access to the thermal circuit in the award-winning spa, The Oriental Spa Garden, which boasts both indoor and outdoor sauna facilities and Jacuzzis, swimming pools and
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This month we are giving away a fabulous two-night stay for two people with breakfast and spa entry at the beautiful Hotel Botánico. To enter via Facebook, first you must go to The Magazine page and tick “Like”, if you haven’t already. Then simply answer the following question by leaving us a message on our wall. The closing date for receipt of entries is 10am on Monday December 26 and the winner will be notified later that day. Only answers received via Facebook will enter the draw.
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fitness areas. The menu choice in three a-la-carte restaurants includes Spanish, Italian/Mediterranean, Oriental and Grill specialities. For families special children’s rates and interconnecting rooms are available. There is a wide range of special activities planned for the Christmas and New Year period, including excursions to top local attractions, special banquet meals, exercise and massage demonstrations and a fabulous range of nightly entertainment. Without doubt one of the finest hotels in the Canary Islands, Hotel Botánico combines all the ingredients necessary to make your stay a magical one.
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Often overlooked as somewhere to visit or ignored altogether, the tranquil town of Guía de Isora is well worth a visit. We enlisted the help of a local guide and got to know a little more about this hidden gem...
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Until recently, many tourists and regular visitors knew very little about the extremely charming town of Guía de Isora, and too often passed it by. But Guía, as it is known, offers an enviable combination of old-style Canarian village life and charm alongside a developing urban centre, with commercial and cultural developments in line with 21st century needs. Still to be officially listed as a ‘tourist resort’, Guía de Isora is however, in recent times, becoming a clever choice among new arrivals in search of somewhere to live, and in fact the population has more than doubled in just 12 years. It is a genuine Canarian town, and just far enough away from the coast to avoid the nasty tourist trappings that can ruin some of its sea-based neighbours, while close enough to enjoy some excellent beaches within a short driving distance. It is also rather higher up than the coastal towns, at 580 metres > 11
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above sea level, so enjoys nice fresh breezes for lots of the year and is cold, proper “what we’re used to” cold for some of the time. The borough of Guía de Isora includes both coastal and mountainous terrain, so it is a nature-lover’s and rambler’s paradise, and recent innovative gastronomic promotions has also seen Guía de Isora rise up the food chain in terms of interesting places to dine. Most famous perhaps are the Rosquetes de Guía, which are kind of like a flaky Danish pastry. The story behind the Rosquetes began in 1905 when a local woman began to make these pastries which garnered fame amongst her
Did you know? The MiradasDoc festival in Guía de Isora has become one of the leading documentary festivals in the field. It is a showcase for new documentary makers as well as a forum for talk and discussion and gives many young film makers a chance to mix with experienced international professionals.
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neighbours and friends, who began to order deliveries of the delicious small cakes. The woman turned her home baking into a family business and so a cake legend was born. Her particular secret recipe has been handed down from generation to generation, and in the Dulcería Isora, on Calle la Vera, just down from the council offices, you can try them for yourselves. This bakery has won numerous prizes for the Rosquetes and having sampled them ourselves we can understand why. Guía de Isora has had something of a chequered past, and the town and surrounds have experienced more local rural booms and crashes than a Wall Street trader. Today while the old part of the borough and the town continue to rely principally on agriculture, with bananas and tomatoes the principal crops, the coastal nuclei depend more and more on tourism. Certainly the combination of the excellent climate and the wonderful countryside has seen the borough chosen by more than a few discerning tourists and residents, and the zone currently boasts two top-of-the-range five-star hotels, the Abama Golf & Spa Resort and the Gran Meliá Palacio de Isora. We are also reliably informed that very soon
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Traditional Canarian village buildings and modern architectural gems coexist beautifully in Guía.
Guía de Isora has a charming church, Nuestra Señora de la Luz.
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Gastronomy As well as the mouthwatering Rosquetes, Guía de Isora boasts an excellent bee-keeping tradition dating from before the Spanish conquest. Beekeepìng takes place in the higher woodlands and mountains with the honeymaking methods passed down through the families of the region.
construction of another five-star hotel along the Guía coast will begin. And for younger visitors the town also boasts a very modern youth hostel, with 37 beds – more information on that and how to book on www. guiadeisora.es. While the coastal parts of the borough may be well known to many – Playa San Juan, Alcalá, Fonsalía and beyond, the actual town of Guía de Isora may have passed you by, or more to the point, you may have simply driven through on the way to somewhere quite possibly less interesting or Teide. You are missing out. Parking on the main street, take a few hours to stroll through this charming town that both in construction and culture combines the traditional with the modern, and is emerging as the cosmopolitan centre of south west Tenerife. Both the town’s cultural centre and Auditorio are newer buildings, and host ongoing exhibitions and performances, most recently hosting the
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annual film documentary festival MiradasDoc, which has quickly become one of the most important international documentary film festivals in the profession. The town and council have also taken the time to work with local historians and experts to maintain and in some cases revive old traditions, and today there are a number of local festivals which hark back to a quieter time, and provide a link to the past that we can all enjoy. That appreciation of the past and the need to incorporate it into today can also be seen in the way the town authorities have maintained and retained many of the old buildings in the centre. Walking up from the main street, the Avenida Isora,
History The Guía de Isora coat of arms depicts two hands linked; one is said to be the hand of the Princess Isora, a local legend, and the other of a Spanish ‘conquistador’, signifying peace between the two, as well as the mountain and the almacigo tree, with stars representing the lights of the Virgin of the Light.
from the cultural centre towards the council buildings (Calle del Ayuntamiento) you will find yourself in an older part of town, evidenced by the stone buildings, wooden doors and balconies, and sense of tranquillity. The church in the square, Nuestra Señora de La Luz, was originally built in 1536, and has been restored over the centuries, as well as suffering extensive flood damage in 1879. Its current form, following major renovations >
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from 1900 to 1902, used the original materials from the 18th Century. As with many towns, the church was the initial focal point of the town, which grew around the religious centre. As mentioned, many of the council offices are older buildings, and many open to the public. The department of sport and culture, in Calle la Vera, is one particular example, open during normal office hours (8am to 3pm) and housing a permanent exhibition of the work of local painter Manuel Martín Gonzalez. Born in 1905 he was the oldest of nine children and spent many years living and working in Cuba, where much of his work was poster publicity for a range of goods from tobacco to drinks and soaps, but primarily for La Casa Grande, one of Havana’s most important department stores, where he was the commercial director. The Art Deco style of his work from this era is obvious and in total contrast to his later paintings when he returned to his home in Tenerife, and which depict the landscapes of his native Guía de Isora. Walking through the town there is also and very obviously great individual pride in maintaining the older buildings and private homes of exquisite charm are in 14
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evidence throughout. There are also examples of the ethnographic heritage in the historical centre of the town, old laundries and water pumps, which nowadays are part of the cultural back-drop of the town. But lest you think this town is only for older residents and day trippers, there is a healthy and growing population in Guía, a good range of schools, from infants up to secondary. There are three municipal sporting centres, and some great bars and restaurants. Our local guides recommend Piedras del Teide, Bodegón Antonio, Delicias de Guía, Pizzería El Mayoral, Pizzería Mamma Carolina, Taberna el Escondite, and for after hours fun time, the Cafeteria Futurama, Bar La Entrada and Bar La Crisis. cof
Did you know? 61 per cent of the territory of Guía de Isora is protected, mostly in the borough’s upper regions, including the south-western part of Mount Teide National Park and La Coruña, as well as the Montaña de Tejina.
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The borough is home to a couple of luxury hotels, including the stunning Gran Melía Palacio de Isora.
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The star of
the show Get better acquainted with Jamón Serrano: the undisputed King of Spanish cuisine.
Finding a Spaniard who doesn’t love Jamón Serrano is about as difficult as watching an episode of Friends and not laughing
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Serrano ham is Spain’s national treasure. Ask any Spanish native living abroad what they most miss about home and chances are that Jamón Serrano will top the list along with family and friends. Yes, Spaniards the length and breadth of the mainland and the islands are generally quite obsessed with this cured salty ham, never more so than at Christmas, when you often fi nd that rather than small packets in the fridge, whole legs of ham appear in family homes – legs that can cost anything up to €500. Yes, you did read that correctly, no, there isn’t an extra 0 by mistake. If you’re not a vegetarian, it is more than likely that you will have tried Serrano ham at some point. If you were a little underwhelmed by the experience, I would urge you not to say that in front of a native – I once foolishly admitted to being less than impressed with the stuff and was forced to sit through a lengthy monologue over the virtues of Serrano ham, and shooting looks of disdain and utter disbelief for the rest of the evening. Finding a Spaniard (or Canarian), however, who doesn’t love Jamón Serrano is about as difficult as watching an episode of Friends and not laughing – there are even museums dedicated to it. In Madrid alone there are six Museos del Jamón. That’s adoration for you. Afforded a status as a nutritional group in its own right – if you ask whether a dish contains meat, and are told quite clearly no, there is still a good chance pieces of ham will make an appearance), Jamón Serrano always plays an important role in Spanish cuisine, but especially at this time of year, when literally thousands of pigs’ legs are hung up in supermarkets around the country in preparation for the extra demand.
What is it?
Good quality Serrano ham is best eaten on its own, thinly sliced.
In a nutshell, so as not to confuse you (or myself ) too much, Jamón Serrano is the cured leg of a pig. This can either be straightforward Serrano ham or Jamón Ibérico. It all depends on the type of pig, the diet it is fed, its lifestyle and how the meat is cured. Around 90 per cent is regular Serrano ham from the white pig. The remaining 10 per cent comes from Iberian pigs, the most special of Spanish pigs, which are also known as ‘pata negra’ due to their visibly black hoofs. The crème de la crème is, without doubt, the Jamón Ibérico de bellota. These pigs were at the front of the queue when privileges were being dished out, and enjoy a free range life high up cruising round the mountains,
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fed exclusively on acorns. The resulting nutty taste sets this ham apart in terms of quality, but you’ll need to dig deep in your pockets for this one, a leg can cost you hundreds of euros. The next best thing is Jamón Ibérico de recebo, which comes from pigs raised on a partly acorn, part grain diet, and finally Jamón Ibérico de cebo or simply Jamón Ibérico. The overwhelming majority is regular Serrano ham. The taste is noticeably different from Iberian ham, but is what most of you will have tried and is what you will almost always find in restaurants, bars and supermarket deli counters, unless stated otherwise. > 17
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consumers that it refers to a historical, authentic and genuine product.
Did you know? Apart from Spain being the world’s largest producer of air-dried cured ham, Spaniards are the number one consumers in the world. Every Spaniard eats around five kilograms of cured ham per year.
How is it produced? According to the production standards set out by the Consortium of Spanish Serrano Ham (Consorcio del Jamón Serrano Español) all you need is fresh pork, salt, air and some time, but of course you also need additional knowhow. These are the stages to production. Salting and Post-salting: The fresh ham is covered with sea salt, to promote dehydration and preservation. Dry Curing and Maturation: The temperature is gradually raised and the humidity simultaneously reduced as the fresh meat transforms into ham. The fats are distributed through the muscle tissue, giving the ham its distinctive smell, colour and taste. Ageing: In this final phase, which generally lasts between six and 18 months, the curing process is completed, and the ham slowly reaches the stage where it is ready to be marketed. Every Serrano ham is cured for a minimum of seven months. The European Union protects the process of Serrano ham production, thanks to the certification T.S.G., which stands for Traditional Speciality Guaranteed. This protects the authentic taste of Serrano ham and insures
Nutritional value Serrano ham is widely acknowledged to be a healthy part of the Mediterranean diet. On the plus side, it is rich in calcium, magnesium, phosphorous, vitamins B1, B2 and niacin. The fat present in Jamón Serrano is made up of oleic acid (found in olive oil), which promotes the production of HDL (‘good’ cholesterol), while reducing the dangerous cholesterol known as LDL. One hundred grams of ham provides typically 200 calories and around 14 grams of fat (and 50 per cent more protein than fresh meat). On the downside, it is often quite high on the salt content.
Tips for storing If you’ve shelled out a healthy sum for a good cut of jamón this Christmas, few things will upset you more than it going off or drying out and toughening up. No special storage conditions are needed but you should keep them in a cool, dry place, preferably either on a ham holder (jamonero) or hanging up. Try to only cut as much as you are going to eat at any one time – any extra ham that is cut will need to be wrapped in cling film to avoid too much contact with the air. Every time you slice the ham, protect the cut area by placing some of the bigger pieces of fat and rind over it, so that the fat on the surface always remains fresh and the ham doesn’t dry out. It’s also a good idea to cover it with a clean tea towel.
Serrano ham is a serious business – a leg or pata negra can set you back over €400!
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Cutting the ham is an acquired skill, requiring a special support (jamonero). Extreme care needs to be taken.
How do I cut it?
How do I serve it?
Very carefully, that’s how, if you don’t want to spend Christmas in hospital with a missing finger or two. You will need a jamonero (ham holder), a very sharp knife and a very steady hand. Before you start slicing, you will need to trim the skin and outer fat covering the area to be cut, until the meat underneath is visible. You also have to remove any natural mould on the outside of the ham before cutting, to avoid an unpleasant taste. Only remove the skin and fat as needed from the area to be sliced, try to avoid trimming back to much in one go and leaving the ham exposed. Make wafer thin slices, cutting away from the hoof, in strips of around five to seven centimetres long.
There are endless recipes containing Jamón Serrano, but most typically the ham is eaten as is, very finely sliced into thin layers and eaten alone or with some cheese or on bread. It is also used in cooking, of course, although most hard-nosed ham lovers see this as sacrilege to an already delicious product. If you’re shelling out for a particularly good cut, Cinco Jotas (Five Js) for example, which can cost around €300 for a leg, then it does seem rather pointless to mask its flavour. Why not save yourself the time and trouble of a traditional roast with all the trimmings this Christmas and serve up a plate of Spain’s most iconic food: goodquality Jamón Serrano. When in Rome, after all... sn
Choosing a good ham The only real way to recognise a good one is to check to see that it has the label of the Consorcio del Jamón Serrano Español, complete with an individual control number. The “S” in the shape of a ham branded as a seal on the skin of the ham is the guarantee that it has passed the consortium’s strict standards.
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Did you know? Jamón Serrano, like Italian prosciutto, is cured, not cooked, and is therefore not advisable for pregnant women.
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Asparagus wrapped in Jamón Serrano
Asparagus wrapped in Jamón Serrano Ingredients 12 stalks of both white and green asparagus, with ends trimmed (24 in total) 6 thin slices of Jamón Serrano (or Ibérico), each slice cut into 4 strips 1 shallot, very finely chopped 1 cup mixed greens 1 cup chicory or rocket 250g each seedless green and red grapes, halved 3 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoon sherry vinegar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup sliced roasted almonds Preparation Whisk the oil, vinegar, shallot, salt and pepper in a bowl, and leave to one side. Cook asparagus in simmering water until soft but still crisp, usually about 3 to 4 minutes. Rinse under cold water and drain. Leave to cool slightly. Wrap a strip of ham around each asparagus stalk. In a separate bowl, toss the chicory or rocket, greens and grapes together with the dressing in a bowl. Transfer the salad to a serving platter and top with the asparagus. Garnish with almonds and serve, ideally with warm bread. iQué aproveche!
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Cheers! As we prepare to ring in the start of another year, let’s fi nd out a little more about the bubbles that never fail to get us in that party mood… Champagne, Cava, Vino Espumoso Natural (natural sparkling wine), whatever you like to call it – or are allowed to, in order to comply with European regulations basically we’re talking about the fizzy stuff – the drink of celebrations the world over. What better time of year to learn more about this perennially popular tipple? To produce champagne from a regular white wine, it’s basically all about a second fermentation process, which takes place within the sealed bottle. There are two main types or sparkling wines: those who undergo a natural process of gasification, and those that have gas added artificially. In the first group the gas found in the wines comes as a result of the natural yeast fermentation process, this is the traditional method and the likes of Champagne, Cava and the Vino Espumoso Natural in the Canaries fall into this category. In the second group the wines have bubbles added rather like a soft fizzy drink, resulting in a noticeably poorer quality product. The term ‘Champagne’ can only be used for those wines produced in the Champagne region of France. Likewise, Cava, which is produced in exactly the same way, can only be applied to produce from the Catalonia >
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Did you know? It’s all about the bubbles. The larger the bubbles, and the more irregular their trajectory to the top of the liquid, the poorer the quality of the wine; the finer the bubbles, and the straighter their course to the top of the liquid, one behind the other, the better the quality of the drink.
region of Spain (Cava is named after the Catalan word for cave, which is where they were aged). Here in Tenerife, the term used is Vino Espumoso Natural – natural sparkling wine. Quite a mouthful compared to the other terms, but the methods used are the traditional ones used in Champagne making. We went along to get ourselves an education in Champagne/ Cava/ Vino Espumoso Natural production at the Bodega Comarcal Valle de Güímar. It is here where one of the few Brut Nature sparkling wines and the first Brut Nature Reserve sparkling wine in Canaries are produced: Brumas de Ayosa Brut Nature, Brumas de Ayosa Brut Nature Reserva and Pico Cho Marcial Espumoso.
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Firstly, white wine made from white listan (palomino) grapes, known as base wine, is set aside in a container. The greener the grape, the more bitter and the less alcoholic the final product, making a great base wine for Champagne – its second fermentation requires that the initial fermantation only reaches around nine per cent alcohol. To this, sucrose and yeast are added, and the three ingredients are mixed thoroughly together (this mix is called tirage). Bottles are filled with the tirage, and tightly sealed with a bottle cap. The bottles are then laid horizontally, and taken to caves or cold chambers, where the second fermentation process begins.
The unglamourous bottles above are the same you then see on the supermarket shelves.
When once this second fermentation has completed, the following will have taken place: The yeast transforms the sugar into alcohol, resulting in a wine with approximately 12 per cent alcohol. The gas produced as a result of the fermentation process remains in the bottle, unable to escape. The yeast explodes, spilling its sediments, which remain in the bottle and give a distinctive taste.
How is it made? For those of you, like us, who never really knew about or understood champagne production, here is a basic explanation of what happens:
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For ageing and fermentation, cork-lined bottle caps are used to seal the bottles.
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food & drink champagne Bottles are stored upside down and rotated, then undergo disgorging and a makeover before they are ready to be sold.
I drink it when I’m happy and when I’m sad. Sometimes I drink it when I’m alone. When I have company I consider it obligatory. I trifle with it if I’m not hungry and drink it when I am. Otherwise, I never touch it — unless I’m thirsty.
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The sleek newlook bottles from Brumas de Ayosa, ready for Christmas.
Around 500 bottles at a time are stored in a giant octagonal structure, each bottle is inverted and held at an angle so as to encourage the sediment to make its way towards the bottom (which is the very top of the bottle neck). This giant structure is turned 1/8th of the way around every so often, until all the sediment has reached the bottom. Next you have the rather unattractively named process of disgorging. Here, the bottles are kept upside down, where they are plunged head first as it were into a freezing liquid, which results in an ice plug forming inside the bottle at the very tip, just behind the cap, freezing solid the dead yeast sediments. This ice plug is removed, leaving a perfectly clear wine. Next all that remains is to top up the small amount of alcohol that escaped with the ice plug, place the proper cork and wire cage, wash and dry the bottle and slap its label on, and you have a bottle dressed and ready to go to the shelves.
To sweeten or not to sweeten? Up until the removal of the ice plug, all Champagne is Brut Nature, which is to say that no additional sugar is added. This is the driest champagne, and said to be the best flavour. If the bottle is topped up with the same sparkling wine mixture, the Champagne remains Brut
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Nature. If you add a sweetened version of the wine, then, depending on the sugar levels, your end product will be Extra Brut, Brut, Dry, Semi-dry and Sweet (from smaller to larger in terms of quantity of sugar). If you prefer yours to be on the sweeter side, look out in shops for the latest addition to the Brumas De Ayosa family – the first semi-dry sparkling wine, Espumoso Afrutado, was just preparing to be launched as we went to print, just in time to toast the Christmas and New Year period.
Did you know? It was a French monk by the familiar name of Dom Pierre Perignon who accidentally (and thankfully for us) invented Champagne, which was named after the region in France he lived in at the time.
How long does it take? For regular sparkling wine, the minimum requisite for ageing is nine months, for reserve wines it is 18 months minimum and for special reserve the ageing is at least 36 months. Now I don’t know about you, but all this talk and newfound knowledge about the production of Champagne/ Cava, etc has given me quite a thirst. Glass of Brut Nature, anyone? sn 23
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TIBU, in Las Palmeras, recently celebrated two absolutely fantastic years in business in south Tenerife. There was a party to beat all parties to celebrate the event at this landmark club, which has brought chic on the island to new levels. You could take this club and drop it in London, Milan or LA and it would be a success, but it’s here and it’s very definitely here to stay!
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A touch of sparkle
Lady in red
This gorgeous set of four coloured stone bangles from Mango adds a touch of glam to any outfit.
This stunning red dress from the Versace for H&M collection is sure to turn heads.
€ 45.00
€ 69.95
Grab that bag! Stylish, vibrant and more than big enough for all her stuff, this gorgeous Desigual bag suits just about anyone.
€ 79.00
A regal scent The official fragrance for the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton, Betrothal from Grossmith London is available through Xazz Perfumeria.
€ 235.00 50ml
Put a ring on it Modern, stylish and original, this silver ring from Tenerife Pearl is sure to please.
€ 54.00
Under wraps This chic woollen coat from Mango is a perfect winter wardrobe staple.
€ 129.95
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i-must have Earn serious brownie points by treating him to the iPad 2, and then borrow it off him!
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Keep him warm
Heaven scent
Smart and stylish, this woollen jacket from Mango is perfect for that winter chill.
€ 179.95
Fougère Bengale from Parfums d’Empire, from Xazz Perfumeria.
€ 92.00
State of the art 3D experience The Beovision 7-55 3D from Bang & Olufsen comes with an integrated 3D Blue-Ray player.
€ 17,000.00 (approx.)
Tune in! This quirky cardboard radio from John Lewis is a novel and practical gift.
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Get their skates on Get them out and exercising this Christmas. Decathlon, sizes 28-36.
Put it away!
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Make tidying more interesting with this Cars 2 toy box from Prenatal.
€ 17.99
Belt it out Bag the blades Keep their skates together and avoid accidental skate bashing with these bright bags from Decathlon.
They’ll have hours of fun singing along to their favourite tracks. Have some paracetamol nearby..
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Tooth tin
€ 7.95
Keep their milk teeth safe while they wait for the tooth fairy with these tins from Eureka kids.
€ 3.49
House of fun Kids of all ages will love this fabulous outdoor Feber house, including mum and dad!
€ 249.99
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top 5 places to spend new year
top5 new year When it comes to celebrating the arrival of a New Year, some destinations really do host an unforgettable party. Here are our favourite fi ve destinations from around the world...
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EDINBURGH
All photos: Lloyd Smith
Did you know? The Edinburgh Street Party is strictly ticket-only, and security is incredibly tight. Don’t even attempt to get in if you haven’t got a ticket (these are easily bought online).
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Voted Favourite UK City for an incredible 12th successive year in The Guardian & The Observer Travel Awards 2011, the Edinburgh Hogmanay celebrations are undoubtedly one of – if not the – best in the world. Spread over three days, the opening event is the spectacular Torchlight Procession, where thousands of torch carriers create a river of fire from the historic Royal Mile to the Son et Lumiére and fireworks finale on Calton Hill. Then on New Year’s Eve you join the world-famous street party with 100,000 fellow revellers beneath the backdrop of Edinburgh Castle and dance your way into the new year with incredible live music and entertainment, giant screens, plenty of outdoor bars and the spectacular midnight fireworks that light up this historical city. You
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are allowed to take alcohol with you, but glass containers are not permitted. There are plenty of bars on hand, too, but the queues are understandably horrific. The Street Party atmosphere is really unique, as thousands of strangers bounce around insanely together, and then proceed to bear hug or kiss each other in the spirit of Hogmanay (and to keep warm, probably). While the rest of the world sleeps off the effects of the previous night’s partying, hardy Scots with presumably fuzzy heads opt for a full Scottish breakfast – eggs, kippers, black pudding and haggis before taking part in the last part of Hogmanay: the Loony Dook. This is the annual splash in the river on the morning of the 1 January – or you could just enjoy watching the nutters that actually do brave the freezing water of the River Forth.
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NEW YORK The Big Apple is home to literally hundreds of different parties to welcome in the New Year, none more famous than the Times Square celebrations. Ever since the first took place in 1904, to celebrate the opening of the new headquarters of the New York Times, hordes of revellers have descended on the square each year to watch the famous ball drop from One Times Square (the first ball drop happened in 1907, when fireworks were banned from the city and a suitable alternative was devised). Now famous the world over, the Times Square New Year celebrations see hundreds of thousands of foreigners and out-of-towners flock in, while Manhattan residents tend to stay well away – maybe because there is a strict ban on drinking alcohol in public, even if it is New Year. If you fancy taking part in the celebrations, wrap up warm and get there early, all the best spots have been occupied by 5pm. As the ball begins to drop at 11:59 pm there are normally more than one million people packed in and around the square, not to mention the millions watching the action on television. When once the ball drops, a tonne of confetti is released over elated partygoers. Those a little more fond of creature comforts could watch the drama unfold from any one of a number of hotels in the area that offer fabulous views of the square, but you’ll have to dig deep for accommodation. The party is free and there are no tickets needed to attend the New Year’s Eve Ball Drop in Times Square, although you can buy an All Access Pass for the night, which gets you into pretty much any bar in the area and includes a free bar within these establishments. Great alternatives in New York include the Road Runners
Midnight Run in Central Park – with a costume contest, dance party, laser show and plenty of champers, it’s bound to be the most entertaining four-mile run you’ll ever do. The Brooklyn Bridge Walk into the New Year is also a very cool way to see the celebrations, and there are countless parties to choose from. For more information www. nyctourist is a good place to start.
Did you know? The confetti showered over revellers includes the wishes that have been written on brightly coloured paper and pinned on the Times Square Visitor’s Centre Wishing Wall during December by members of the public.
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Few people know how to party like the Brazilians, so it’s no surprise at all that their New Year’s Eve celebrations, known locally as Reveillon, attract people from all over the world and are second only to Rio’s carnival celebrations in terms of popularity. The majority of the two-plus million concentrate in Copacabana, where you can experience the electric atmosphere that takes over the sands of Copacabana and Ipanema Beaches. During the daytime, thousands come to the beach to pay respect to the Goddess of the Sea, Iemanjá (or Yemanjá), placing offerings in the sea. The music also starts early, from the many stages that are set up along the beach, but it isn’t until around 7pm when the live acts and DJs start up the sound systems and 32
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really get the party going. From then on through to the early hours expect to hear everything from Brazilian popular music like Samba to Rock and dance tunes, with another stage belting out playing boleros and old carnival songs. The fireworks festival starts at midnight, when partygoers are treated to a 20-minute extravaganza – the firework stations are located on boats anchored in a safe distance from the beach which means that the length of Copacabana beach lights up as the party fever reaches its peak. Then the majority of locals flock to the sea to jump seven waves and throw flowers into the sea while making a wish. This is done in the hope that Iemanjá will grant them good luck and fortune. The dancing and celebrations then
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last well into the early hours in what has to be the world’s biggest beach party. Expect to witness overflowing joy and lots of kissing – they’re a passionate lot, the Brazilians! Reserve your spot early on the beach and take an ice container if you don’t want to drink warm alcohol – needess to say there is no alcohol ban in this party nation. One word of caution: If you decide to brave the crowds on the beach, take as little as possible with you to avoid falling into the hands of opportunistic pickpocketers.
Did you know? Almost all the partygoers in Brazil dress in white on New Year’s Eve to bring good luck and peace for the coming year.
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BERLIN
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New Year’s Eve in Berlin – or Silvester, as the Germans call it, due to the fact that the 31 December is St Sylvester’s Day – is a very big deal. So much so that the German capital hosts one of the biggest New Year celebrations in the world: More than a million people from around Germany and the rest of the world eagerly pour in to the epic open-air party, refusing to let even sub-zero temperatures dampen their spirits. The focal point of the celebrations is the Brandenburg Gate, which is where the fabulous midnight firework display is centered and the backdrop to the main stage. Party the night away under the stars into the early hours of the morning, and enjoy some fantastic live music in a jubilant, friendly atmosphere. Behind the Brandenburg Gate you’ll find the two-kilometre party strip, Straße des 17. Juni, lined with several dance floors, stages and bars, going right down the boulevard to the Victory Column (Siegessäule). The awesome mix of music, light shows, stage performances from international stars and dance floors, not to mention the impressive firework display, really sets Berlin apart as a destination to welcome in the New Year. Celebrate as the Germans do with a glass of Sekt (German sparkling wine) and follow the tradition of eating a jam-filled doughnut (with or without the alcohol filling) and a small marzipan pig for good luck. The main events kick off at around 7pm, but as always if you want to bag a good spot, you’ll have to get there early. Admission is free but security is tight. Bags are always checked, so make sure you have no glass bottles or cans – you are allowed to take half-litre plastic bottles in with you, though. And wrap up warm, it gets very cold and you’ll be on your feet for hours. Don’t forget to wish fellow revellers “Guten Rutsch” after New Year has been rung in. For more information go to www.silvesterberlin.de.
Did you know? There is an annual Pancake Run, which takes place during the daytime on 31 December to get you warmed up for the party later on. Choose one of two mountains to reach the top of, either a 6.3 or 3.6-kilometre run, and stuff your face on Berliners (jamfilled doughnuts) when you get there.
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Be one of the first people to get the New Year celebrations rolling as the clock ticks over from 11:59 to 00:00! Set on Sydney Harbour and featuring the iconic Harbour Bridge, and with its impressive organisation and balmy summer temperatures, the celebrations in Sydney are never anything less than spectacular. Here you will feel the incredible atmosphere that is tangible wherever you go in the days leading up to New Year’s Eve, a vibe that reaches epic levels of anticipation and enthusiasm on the day itself. However you choose to celebrate the New Year in this fabulous city, you simply cannot miss the spectacular firework display over Sydney Harbour. To avoid some of worst crowds, unless you’re fond of not breathing very well, try to avoid the Opera House and head for a less congested vantage point such as Nielsen Park. Over a million people, including a few thousand sunburnt tourists, gather from around 6pm to witness events such as the pre-show flyover, the smoking ceremony to cleanse the harbour of negative spirits, family fireworks at 9pm (for those with small children 34
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who won’t make it to the main event itself ) and the magical Harbour of Light Parade – around 50 specially illuminated vessels sailing a 15-kilometre circuit around Sydney Harbour, including tall ships, Sydney’s Heritage Fleet, commercial charter vessels and Sydney Ferries. For the best views of all the action you really need to be on a boat, which you will have to book well in advance. At the stroke of midnight, Sydney lights up the sky with an incredible fireworks display, launched from Sydney Harbour Bridge as well as seven barges on the harbour and seven city skyscrapers. It’s worth remembering that there are established Alcohol Free Zones in some streets in the city, and the conditions also apply on New Year’s Eve. Make sure you know where you are not allowed to drink! sn
Did you know? Such is the level of organisation and planning for the Sydney New Year, there is even an app for your iPhone for it. Go to www.sydneynewyearseve.com for more details.
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A family pad This month we find luxury for a bargain in the exclusive area of El Madroñal, Playa de Fañabe. Built within the past five years, this luxury villa was originally constructed as a three-bedroom, three-bathroom property, but as undergone some pretty impressive renovations since then. Today, part of the garage has been made into a self-contained one-bedroom flat complete with its own bathroom and lounge/diner/ kitchen, which is perfect for visiting guests or as a granny flat.
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In addition, the owner has installed a good size private pool and barbecue area, perfect for entertaining family and friends while taking in the beautiful sea views out to La Gomera. The main house offers a spacious wellappointed lounge on the ground floor, and a large fully equipped kitchen. There is a stairway leading from the entrance hall to the first floor landing where you’ll find three bedrooms (all with fitted wardrobes). The master bedroom comes with an en-suite bathroom, and there is an additional family bathroom upstairs. All three > 35
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bedrooms boast a balcony with excellent views. Entrance to the house is via private gates that lead to the front garden and driveway, where there is parking in the garage under the property. Situated in El Madroñal, the property offers the best of both worlds – a quiet, tranquil neighbourhood to live in but with all the main shopping, restaurant and bar areas of Fañabe just five minutes away, not to mention the excellent blue flag beaches. Tenerife South airport is just a 15-minute drive away. All in all, a fantastic opportunity to purchase a lovely family home in a very desirable location. This property comes furnished and is on the market for €498,500.
This spacious semi-detached home is finished to a very high standard. The recently added private pool and outside entertaining area are definitely the highlights of the property.
Contact details For further information or to arrange a viewing, contact Sovereign Estates on 680 877 977, quoting reference SPV4-0109 or go to www.tenerifeproperty.co.uk.
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To sample traditional Spanish cuisine at its best, where the emphasis really is on sourcing the highest quality ingredients and cooking them to perfection, look no further than Mesón Castellano in El Camison, Playa de las Américas. Or, bypass the food altogether and head straight for the wine list – probably the most impressive you will find anywhere in Tenerife!
The food Don’t expect a menu at Mesón Castellano; there isn’t one. What’s on offer depends on the produce that arrives, guaranteeing that you are served the best quality meal possible. That said, some permanent fixtures such as the Jamon Ibérico de bellota (see p16), Manchego cheese and other popular tapas dishes are always available. Instead, the waiter will talk you through the choices for the day (yes, they do speak English) and recommend some possible options. We started with some seriously good Iberian ham (clearly one of the most popular choices, almost every table had ham on it), Manchego cheese and Galician-style octopus (thin slices laid on boiled potatoes, with olive oil and paprika dressing). Next came presa ibérica – succulent fillet of pork on a bed of soft onions and slices of potatoes, covered in a mild, fragrant sauce – and grilled medregal (similar to tuna), with delicious home-made red and green mojo sauces. For dessert we were treated to a tasting selection (perfect solution
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for indecision), which included the divine three-chocolate cake, the best quesillo we have tried (think egg custard filling) and a delicious blackcurrant cheesecake.
The service Rest assured that you are in very safe hands when you go to Mesón Castellano. The waiters offer a very professional service, as well as some fabulous advice on what to order, the dishes that best compliment each other, and the amount of food necessary (it’s very easy to over-order otherwise, everything sounds so good). And for wine recommendations, be sure to ask for Cruz. What this man doesn’t know about wines really isn’t worth knowing!
Overall Not for nothing is Mesón Castellano such a popular choice, for locals and tourists alike, who go back time and time again. The ambience is really pleasant, the decoration and lighting spot on, and the food truly exceptional. The meat, which is predominantly from Ávila on the mainland, and the seafood from Galicia stand out for their calibre and flavour. And then there are the wines…
Mesón Castellano is open every day, from 1pm to 1am. Closed December 25 and January 6.
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Top-quality ingredients, including the best cuts of meat from the mainland and seafood from Northern Spain ensure diners a very enjoyable gastronomical experience.
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merry eco christmas There are some simple steps we can all take to limit the damage of Christmas on the environment, that also limit the damage on your wallet and stress levels. This year, why not try a greener Christmas?
Ask most people what they think of when someone says Christmas and chances are that among other things, they’ll reply “stress”. It’s also what the planet would say, if it could talk. Here’s how to have a green Christmas, a better option for you and the Earth…
Decorations Firstly there’s the tree. Both fresh and artificial trees have arguments in favour of and against, but here in the Canaries it’s virtually impossible to get your hands on a real one in any case. Choose the best artificial one you can afford so that it lasts you for years, and don’t think it has to take up half of your living room! Fibre optic varieties are also a great idea, and consume very little electricity. When it comes to lights, opt for the LED variety wherever possible; these use much less electricity and remain cool to the touch, making them the safer option, too (not to mention cheaper for you). If you’re planning on decorating outdoor space over the festive period, choose LED lights with solar panels installed – these will not use any electricity at all.
Get creative: Try to think of alternatives to traditional wrapping paper this year.
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Christmas cards The idea is a nice one: send people a card to show them you’re thinking of them at this time of year. The reality is that it generates tonnes of paper and literally millions of cards that then need to be recycled, as most people throw them away as soon as Christmas is over with. Nowadays a nicely written email, e-card or phone call is a much better and much easier alternative – the thought is still there, you’re just taking better care of the planet – and your pocket, too: think of all the money you’ll spend on stamps!
Green gifts The greenest Christmas basically involves taking every part of the way we currently give presents, and doing the complete opposite. Think about this: to cope with demand at this time of year, production goes into overdrive. Extra manufacture consumes huge amounts of resources and energy, just to make your presents. You then get in your car, drive to the shops, overspend, get anxious over what to buy, traipse here, there and everywhere to find something you have your heart set on for your mum (more petrol, more pollution, more stress). Then you buy bags upon bags full of paper, ribbon, bows, labels, etc. The paper goes straight in the bin when the gift
is opened, along with the packaging of the gift itself. And let’s not even get started on children’s battery-operated plastic toys... So why not think about giving an experience this year? According to Robert Lilienfield, author of Use Less Stuff: Environmental Solutions For Who We Really Are: “The healthiest gifts – the ones that have the most positive emotional value – are those that provide us with experiences.” So why not give tickets to a concert, a voucher for a spa treatment or an entry to a sporting event? Teenagers will be very happy to receive an iTunes card or a quad excursion, you could even give someone a kayak tour or a paragliding experience, the list is endless. Antique jewellery and vintage clothing also make very unique presents, and you’re recycling at the same time. Friends of the Earth suggests giving a local, organic hamper made up from the local farmers’ market, including some local wine, or even getting in the kitchen and making cakes, chutneys or chocolate truffles yourself to give as presents. At the very least, remember to take your own reusable shopping bags with you when you do go shopping, rather than accumulate more plastic bags. For fabulous Fairtrade, Organic, and a range of other ethical gift ideas, check out www.naturalcollection.com (they deliver to the Canaries) or to support Oxfam and Fairtrade, you could purchase your gifts at http://www. tiendaintermonoxfam.org.
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Opt for traditional crockery and glasses rather than the throw-away variety – it looks much nicer, too!
sourced produce, rather than buying items that have travelled half way round the globe to get here. Choose loose rather than pre-packed vegetables to cut down on packaging. Local produce will taste considerably better, too! Save money and reduce waste by not buying more food than is necessary. The average family wastes around a third of the food they buy over the Christmas period, and most people end up gaining a pound or two from excess eating and drinking. Moderation – when buying and eating – is the way to go. Simply put, to minimise the damage inflicted on the environment at Christmas, the key word is ‘less’: less decorating, less buying, less wrapping, less food. The result is less stress for you, too, which doesn’t mean to say in any way less fun. In fact, chances are your Christmas will be even more enjoyable! sn
The dinner table Top on the list of Environmental Christmas Crimes are paper plates, paper napkins and throw-away plastic cutlery. Earn yourself some green points by choosing cloth napkins, regular ceramic plates and your normal cutlery. If you’re entertaining lots of people, borrow extra crockery from a friend, rather than opting for the disposable kind. The food itself is also a key point. Wherever possible, adapt your menu to include locally
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BRICKBOX,THE MODULAR BOOKCASE WHERE EVERYTHING’S BOXED. What is BrickBox?
structures not higher than four rows.
BrickBox is a modular bookcase composed by stackable modules used to store and/or transport.
irregular spaces or to form more dynamic structures.
How does it work? Modules are sold separately and disassembled in an easy to carry flat pack which fits in any vehicle. Two sizes of modules are sold in order to facilitate all kinds of structures:
Large BrickBox: to construct the
storage space.
Small BrickBox: for smaller spaces
within the structure. Once assembled large BrickBoxes are placed as in a brick wall and small BrickBoxes are placed at the sides in order to balance up the ‘wall’.. A simple system allows BrickBoxes to be fixed to one another without screws!
What can I build with it? Rectangular A classic structure with equal sides - wheels can be attached to the base for
Ladder - this can be adapted to
Corner - perfect for corners to maximise space. Two faces - with BrickBoxes facing both sides of a structure. Useful as a separator in offices or studios. Table Support - piling two BrickBox you get a height of 72cm, perfect to support a table board. And deconstructing - it’s as easy to assemble as it is to disassemble allowing you to rearrange your furniture and storage space in record time. You can use BrickBox for transport when moving and avoid packing books, dvd’s, cd’s, etc... BrickBox works as a container to move to your new home or office and one there you can have everything fixed and shelved in in a jiffy!
What do they look like? BrickBox is manufactured in Spain in forest controlled 12mm birch plywood
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What do famous actors, world-class athletes, senior citizens and new mums have in common? A passion for Pilates, that’s what. We at The Magazine have also been bitten by the Pilates bug…
Pilates is all about controlling the body through controlling the mind.
There can only be a few people nowadays – in the Western World at least, who have genuinely never heard of Pilates. If you’ve tried it you will know first-hand just how positive an impact it can have on your physical and mental wellbeing. People that haven’t tried it but quite fancy the idea often hold two huge misconceptions: firstly they think it’s easy – it’s not. Lose concentration for a second and you’re most likely going to fall to the floor and hurt yourself. Secondly they think that a couple of feeble stretches here and there will not really get you into shape. To these people I say just two words – try it (they weren’t the two words you thought I was going to say, right?). Pilates, my friends, is very hard work – at least it is if you are doing the movements correctly. And the concentration is so hard that it is impossible to think about anything else for the entire duration of the class, making it very therapeutic and ideal for forgetting any stressful situations outside the gym. Shoulders back and down, belly button sucked in, hips tilted forwards,
chin up, breathing from the diaphragm – no, definitely not just feeble little stretches…
The origins German-born Joseph Hubertus Pilates was actually a small, sickly child, who suffered from asthma, rickets and rheumatic fever and was often taunted by his peers. This led to him becoming obsessed with the perfect body, educating himself in yoga, martial arts, wrestling, bodybuilding and anatomy. He believed poor health to be down to bad posture, inefficient breathing and modern lifestyle pressures and drew from Eastern practices such as Yoga and some elements of Zen Buddhism when devising his exercises. Joseph was touring England as a circus performer and boxer when World War One broke out, and, being German, he was placed in forced internment on the Isle of Man. During this period he encouraged those in his cell block to carry out his daily exercises (which he >
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Left and below: Machine-based Pilates offers a different workout to floor-based exercises, and is especially used as part of physiotherapy programmes.
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called Contrology) to help maintain both physical and mental well-being. Not wanting to leave out the more seriously wounded soldiers, he improvised, attaching springs to the headboards and footboards of the bed frames to provide resistance training for the bedridden, which were the unlikely blueprint for later Pilates machines such as the Reformer and Cadillac. On returning to Germany, Pilates’ turned down the opportunity to train the German secret police. Instead he decided to emigrate to the United States. It was on the boat on the journey over that he was to meet his future wife, Clara, a nurse. On arriving in New York, he and Clara opened the first Body Contrology Studio in Manhattan. The proximity to several dance studios meant that before long the Pilates method was well known and widely recognised as offering a number of benefits for dancers. And from then on, word spread on the wonders of Pilates’ exercises (Contrology never caught on among the dancing community, who instead called it after the founder). Today, 40 years after his death, Pilates already has a loyal army of followers, and an ever increasing number of people are joining classes. 42
Did you know? When the 1918 flu epidemic swept the world, killing millions, and despite the fact that an internment camp is an ideal breeding ground for epidemics to hit really hard, not a single one of Joe’s followers died.
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A noticable improvement in posture is one of the first benefits you notice when you begin Pilates.
The exercises Pilates (or the Pilates Method) is a series of over 500 exercises, which are either mat or equipment based. Mat-based Pilates are performed on the floor, usually barefoot, and use gravity and your own body weight to provide resistance. Additional equipment such as balls, elastic bands and plastic rings, are also used for added resistance. The vast majority of Pilates classes are matbased. The equipment-based exercises use specially made apparatus that work against spring-loaded resistance. We popped along to Spacio 10 Wellness Center in Los Cristianos for a private equipment-based training session with Pedro Alegre Alonso, Pilates instructor and physiotherapist. Some of the machines look like you’re learning how to become circus trapeze artists, others at first glance bring to mind torture methods and body stretching carried out in Victorian times, but there is no denying the genius behind them or their effectiveness. Muscles were activated and stretched during my session that I never knew I had, and I’m pretty sure I came out a centimetre or two taller! A typical Pilates class usually lasts between 45 and 90 minutes, but the real beauty of this form of exercise is that when once you have mastered some of the movements, you can do them at home, even if you only have time for a quick 15-minute workout, you are still going to feel the benefit. According to Teresa Guarino, manager at Fitness Evolution gym in Adeje and Pilates instructor: “It’s better to start learning Pilates with matbased exercises, until you have mastered the positions, core stability and the breathing techniques, and then the ideal is a combination of both mat and equipmentbased exercises.”
The benefits Ask anyone who’s tried Pilates, and chances are they will gladly burst into rapture over how much better they feel since they started to do it, and the almost miraculous effect it has had on both their physical and mental health. Some of the most common benefits include:
Improved posture Body awareness Stronger core muscles Toned, lean muscles Increased flexibility Better concentration and focus Improved coordination and balance
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How does it work? The main aim of Pilates movements is to strengthen your core – the muscles in your stomach, back and bottom. This core affects your whole body. The stronger the muscles in your core, the better your posture will be and the greater your stability. You achieve this by carrying out a series of slow exercises, using abdominal control and correct breathing, working the entire body in synergy. Another huge advantage Pilates brings about is increased awareness of yourself, your body and your posture, not to mention your mind-body connection. You have to have your mind firmly focused on carrying out the movement if you are going to be able to do it. This ability to really focus is a skill you can use in any area of your life. Pilates also works pretty much the entire body with every movement, rather than just one muscle group in isolation.
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Pedro Alegre Alonso agrees, but offers some words of caution: “The exercises are for people of all ages, and of all capabilities, but they must be done correctly. Pilates is not something you can rush into. If you don’t do the exercises correctly, you could end up injuring yourself, particularly your back.” In fact, to be able to take part in group classes on the machines at Spacio 10, you first have to attend five personal sessions during which time you learn how to use each piece of equipment correctly. If you have any doubts or existing health problems, consult with your doctor first. Your instructor should be able to take any conditions into account (pregnancy, arthritic wrist, obesity) and customise movements to suit you.
Resistance rings, elastic bands and balls are often incorporated into classes for maximum effect.
Pilates post-injury Aside from being an increasingly popular form of exercise, Pilates is also being incorporated more and more into physiotherapy sessions, in order for patients to achieve maximum progress. The increased strength and flexibility brought about from regular Pilates movements works perfectly in harmony with more traditional methods of physiotherapy, and, as Pedro points out, “the equipment is particularly effective for patients who are unable to move around freely and need to build up muscle strength”. Pilates is partly inspired by yoga, but is different in one key respect – yoga is made up of a series of static postures, while Pilates is based on putting yourself into unstable postures and challenging your body by moving the limbs. If you’re thinking of taking up a new fitness regime as one of your New Year’s resolutions, Pilates is well worth considering! sn 44
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We explore the captivating capital of southern Spain. According to legend, Seville was founded by Hercules, but the first settlers were really the Tartessos in the eighth century B.C. It was later occupied by the Phoenicians and the Carthaginians and its river, which is navigable up to the city, made it a strategic point for commerce with the internal settlements of Andalusia. The Romans called it Hispalis and founded the colony of Itálica there, the ruins of which can still be visited today. The Arab conquest of the city was finally beaten back after over 500 years in 1248 but it was from the discovery of America in 1492 that the area hit its zenith as it was the main port for the ships sailing to and from the new world and it became, for a time, one of the most important cities in the world. Today, considered the artistic, cultural, financial, economic and social centre of the south of Spain, Seville is the capital of the autonomous region of Andalusia and Spain’s fourth largest city in terms of population.
Getting around Seville city is well connected by train and air with high-speed train connections and a large international airport. A regular airport bus runs into the city but a taxi will only cost around €22. There is a good urban bus network, a small tramline and hop-on, hop-off tour bus services. It also has an excellent cycle path network and cheap city-run bicycle rental. River cruises on the Guadalquivir are available and one of the loveliest ways to see the city is undoubtedly from a horse-drawn carriage. Expect to pay from €40 an hour depending on where you get picked up (prices increase during the main fiestas). >
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After dark Sevillanos are night birds and it isn’t until around 2am when the bars and discos fill up. The centre is generally busier in autumn and winter with its wide range of pubs and restaurants. If you are looking for music, especially flamenco, check out Calle Betis, where there are also a
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lot of discos. Spring and summer also fills these places, but there is a movement towards the cooler air by the river, where temporary kiosks are set up, with terraces, stands and summer discos in the open air.
Where to stay With over 20,000 beds on offer from hostels and pensions to five-star spa luxury, the choice is as wide as your imagination and includes everything from ancient mansions to state-of-the-art modernity. Choose to stay in the historic city centre, the outskirts or close to main transport lines. There’s something to suit all tastes and budgets. Check out the central booking centre at www. hotelesdesevilla.com.
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Youngsters in the group have an enormous selection of things to do. For the sporty there are great cycle tours, kayaking, canoeing, paddle boats, rowing boats and a grand skate park. The nature lovers may want to visit one of the city’s lovely parks and feed the ducks and pigeons, enjoy the lavish gardens or visit the aquatic bird reserve. For the more serious minded there is a huge range of museums including an interactive science museum, Roman remains, literary activities and children’s theatre. Many restaurants and some toy shops offer activities or storytellers and there is the local theme park, Isla Mágica, with rides and fun for all ages (www.islamagica.es). Spanish speakers have an excellent website for current information on what’s on offer for children at www.japisevilla.com. For nonSpanish speakers or for any other information contact the local tourist office in the Laredo building at the Plaza de San Francisco, call them on 955 471 232 or click into their excellent website at www.visitasevilla.es and don’t forget to check out the Sevilla card with special discounts on a range of local attractions, and fast track access to top tourist draws like the Cathedral.
Gastronomy Food and wine in Seville reflects its multicultural past and present but above all the Andalusian roots. In the main they use local ingredients such as Serrano ham, shellfish from Cádiz and Huelva or Manchego cheese. Olive oil (from Jaén) is an essential ingredient and many dishes contain, or are best accompanied by, sherry from Jeréz. There are an enormous amount of tapas > 47
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to try and local olives are especially delicious. For main courses, look out for Seville salad, which replaces lettuce with curly endive, fried mixed fish in a light batter, gazpacho, oxtail, pringá (a stew with a mix of meats), spinach with chickpeas, grilled squid, cuttlefish and swordfish, marinated dogfish or snails served in a light stock. Many desserts have their origins in the cloistered orders of nuns such as the Yemas de San Leandro or the homemade jams of Santa Paula. However you will also find deep fried sugar-coated ring doughnuts, fairy cakes, sweet fritters and shortcake. Locals drink mainly tinto de verano (red wine with a kind of light lemonade), various types of sherry, lager beer or the Agua de Sevilla, which contains among other things various liqueurs, cava and pineapple juice. Be warned, it is very potent.
Fiestas The Holy Week Easter celebrations in Seville (Semana Santa) draw people from all over the world. Brotherhoods all across the city parade their various images of Christian holy figures throughout the week, wearing spectacular costumes in a range of colours such as purple, black, mustard or white with gold embroidery and mainly with the somewhat sinister tall pointed hoods called capirotes – think Ku Klux Klan with a different wash cycle. As the strains of the sung flamenco-style Saeta homage (religious songs) sound out from the balconies and solemn parade music is 48
played by the bands, a procession can take anything from four to 14 hours to pass by depending on the size of the brotherhood. Just two weeks later this solemn scene is replaced by the colourful and fun-filled Fería de Sevilla. A week full of typical flamenco costumes, dancing, decorated horses and carriages and temporary decorated booths called casetas. The day starts with a horseback and carriage procession and the streets are filled with people drinking dry and medium dry sherry and eating tapas, moving to the booths in the evening to continue partying, dancing and singing. Other fiestas that stand out are Corpus Christi (June) and the Three Kings’ procession (5 January), the oldest in Spain.
Curiosities All over the city you will see the motto of Seville, two words ‘no’ and ‘do’ separated by what looks like a hank of yarn (in Spanish a madeja) on end like the figure ‘8’. According to legend the Christian conqueror of the area ruled from the Alcázar. After his death, his son Alfonso X took over, but Alfonso’s son, Sancho IV of Castile, tried to usurp the throne. The people of Seville stayed loyal to Alfonso who rewarded them with this symbol. Read aloud , ‘No madeja do’, it sounds like ‘no me ha dejado’ or ‘it (Seville) hasn’t abandoned me’. Seville was one also of the first recorded cities where the Spanish Inquisition operated and Autos de Fe took place. sc
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