Pamplona is a great place to try different Spanish food. Young beans, Lamb ragout or the stew known as ‘Ajoarriero.’

Duck farming is big business in the Navarra region of Spain. But the farming of duck, geese and even free range chicken has taken flight and can now be found cross much of northern and western Spain. For many years wild duck has enjoyed a good reputation and been sought after. In flight their last sight has been of the [...]

When people discuss Spanish food you rarely hear them talking about the cuisine of Navarra, an area of Spain within touching distance of France. But the word is spreading. Indeed, there is an argument for saying that the food of Navarra is more famous outside of Spain than within the country. An example of that was seen in the ‘Big [...]

Navarra is famous for hunting and game is eaten regularly. Here is a typical local recipe for Partridge in a chocolate sauce.

It was the ancient Egyptians who called asparagus the “food of the gods.” The Romans served it as the first of many courses. When combined with egg and pepper it was, so the Romans claimed, an aphrodisiac. And what they didn’t know about amorous appetisers you could fit on the back of a postage stamp. In the middle ages asparagus [...]

There is a favourite wine bar of mine in the city of Granada that serves great food. But when it comes to finishing off with a sweet, I walk out of the bar and straight to the Carmelite convent that is opposite. It is here that nuns sell sweets like none other I have tasted. You have to knock on [...]

Time to savour a dish that traditional hails from Navarra, though it can be found on menus as far south as Andalucia. Trout with Serrano ham.

There are many things you can do with a trout. This dish was a favourite of writer Ernest Hemmingway.

I love eating Spanish stews. Full of fresh vegetables, potatoes and/or meat. Stews are something of a speciality in Spain.

The choice of cheese throughout Spain is mind boggling. So much on offer from all four corners of the country. The choice as to which to buy is a real head scratcher. The most famous cheese from the mountains of Navarra is called Roncal. A quality cheese with a rich history.