Gínjols And Ginjolers
One of the oldest fruits on the planet is relatively common here in Mallorca, and yet, we do not seem to know much about it. The Mallorcans call the fruit […]
Almond Harvest
September and October are the months of the wine harvest and the cosecha of algarrobas and figs. This is also the season for the harvesting of almendras (almonds; ametlles in […]
The Wondrous World of Figs
In the world of figs and fig trees, Llucmajor plays a perhaps surprisingly eminent role. Not very far from this capital of the Migjorn region one can find Son Mut […]
In Vino Veritas
Wine is Mallorca’s big topic, now, during the month of September. Forgive me if I report about wine and wine making in more ways than one and on more than […]
Squidgy Grapes
Last Tuesday, I went to Son Vell, a bodega near Felanitx, to watch some freshly harvested Fogoneu Mallorquí grapes being de-stalked and cracked open and crushed, ready for the fermenting […]
Algarrobas
Earlier this month, the annual algarroba harvest started in Mallorca. The fruit of the algarrobo tree (Ceratonia siliqua) is better known to us as the carob fruit or St. John’s […]
A Fig And Date Compote
The fig season has started, here in Mallorca. Yes, dried figs are available throughout the year but, there is nothing like the exquisite taste and texture of fresh figs. They […]
Crushing Grapes
The first grapes of this year’s crop are ripe now. They are mostly grape varieties suitable for eating. The vines earmarked for winemaking are in their last throes of maturing. […]
Springtime With Plum Blossoms
We were blessed with an early Springtime day yesterday, here in Mallorca. The sun was out all afternoon reaching 18° C in Llucmajor and even 21° C in Sa Pobla, […]
Almonds in Bloom
It’s a bit early, this year’s almond blossom. Usually, the almond blossom season in Mallorca gets into its full bloom around the January full moon but, that’s another nine days […]
A Sacred Fruit
There is nothing quite like the unique taste and texture of fresh figs. They are lusciously sweet with a texture that combines the chewiness of their flesh, the smoothness of […]
No Sooner Ripe But Rotten
The Medlar (Mespilus germanica) is native to Asia Minor and can be found in Southeastern Europe and the Black Sea coast of modern Turkey. You can also find the tree […]
Oli de Mallorca
It is said that olive trees (Olea europaea) were introduced by the Phoenicians and Greeks to the Iberian Peninsula from where somehow they eventually reached Mallorca. After the conquest of […]
The Mediterranean Diet
Earlier this week, UNESCO (United Nations) published a list of 200 Intangible Cultural Heritage practices and expressions, to help demonstrate and safeguard “the diversity of this heritage and raise awareness […]
Son Vell And The Red Grape That Makes A White Wine
Two years ago and quite by chance, I discovered a […]
Edible Gourds
Cucurbitaceae is a plant family commonly known as gourds, marrows or cucurbits, and includes crops like cucumbers, squashes (including pumpkins), luffas, melons and watermelons. The Spanish call them Calabazas (Carabassa […]
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