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Monday Morning Photo - Palacio de la Merced, Cordoba

Once one of the most important buildings in Córdoba, Palacio de la Merced was founded in XIII century as a  Mercedarian monastery. When the order was dissolved it became an orphanage then in the 1970s a Provincial Government seat. The Baroque portal is in the middle of the enormous frontage, the cloisters and monastery church remain and services are still held there today. Palacio de la Merced See the Monday Morning Photo list. Where to Stay in Córdoba city? See my choices in my Only Spain Boutique Hotel collection -  Casas de la Juderia Hotel Balcon de Córdoba Hotel Viento 10 What else to see? Check out my Córdoba - Lots to See and Do post on Luxury Spain Travel.
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The Food of Spain - Review

The Food of Spain a Journey for Food Lovers published by Murdoch Books

To say this is the biggest and best Spanish cookbook on my shelf is only partially right. It is certainly the biggest and one of the best, probably coming in a close secondplace, but right now it´s certainly my favourite.

It´s large bright format packed with pics certainly sells the recipe and Spain well. The plethora of photos is great, ranging from Spanish sights to instructional how-to ones. There is also plenty of information, history and insight into Spanish gastronomy.

The recipes range from tapas to humble stodgy potajes, from the divine – Vieiras en Salsa de Cava, Scallops in a Cava Sauce to the not so acceptable on my table Callos conGarbanzos, Tripe with Chickpeas.

Even the non-cook willdelight in its pages. It´s a Spanish lesson in food terms, as all the recipes have a Spanish and English title and very informative on the different areas and differences in cooking techniques.

My sampling for tonight is the Bacalao al Ajo Arriero translated as Bacalao (salt cod as I´m sure you know) with Red Capsicum. Watch out for the verdict, if it´s anything as good as the photo it will be fabulous.


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