by Debbie Jenkins | Cartagena, evergreen, food, Murcia Region
Whilst La Unión couldn’t be accused of being beautiful or a popular tourist trap, there are plenty of things to see and do, and some lovely bars and restaurants to enjoy. We spent a sunny Saturday afternoon visiting the town and sampling some tapas during their...
by Debbie Jenkins | Activities, Cooking, evergreen, food
Many immigrants will say they want to learn the language of their adoptive country but will then find a myriad of reasons why they can’t: it’s difficult, they don’t have the time, there’s no one to teach them, it’s expensive,...
by Debbie Jenkins | Activities, Cartagena, evergreen, food, Murcia Region
We hit the Cartagena tapas trail in 2011, eating at eight bars, all in one night! We started with Pastelería Kuss on Calle Carmen, 8. It was supposed to be a surprise of chicken with orange sauce and crunchy sesame, the surprise was it wasn’t crunchy nor orangey! The...
by Debbie Jenkins | Activities, Bando De La Huerta, Beaches, Cartagena, Celebrations, Christmas, Easter, evergreen, Fiestas, flora and fauna, food, horses, Murcia Region, The Book
Our video showing all the wonderful aspects of living in or visiting Murcia on the Costa Cálida. We’d love your feedback, please add comments on youtube! Get the book: Going Native In Murcia
by Debbie Jenkins | Celebrations, Christmas, food
We’ve spent 6 Christmases in Spain now and each year it gets better. And whilst I’m sure you’re just about getting over your over-indulgences and probably thinking about summer fun already, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the season of goodwill. We’ve been...
by Debbie Jenkins | evergreen, food, Murcia Region
Well, they’re both (my husband and his mother) still alive and they ate lots of them – so I think they liked them! Here’s how you serve them: 1. You need fresh “barra” – bread stick – slice it into rounds 2. Cut a juicy garlic...
