DAILY GRACE

THIS VALENTINES I’VE CREATED SOME HEART STOPPING, LIP SMACKING, FLAVOUR LOVING RECIPES TO COOK AND EAT YOUR WAY THROUGH THIS AMOROUS DAY!

GLUTEN FREE CINNAMON & BANANA PANCAKES

Everyone loves pancakes, even more so when they’re gluten free! This is a simple and delicious recipe that will have you looking like a kitchen pro! What do you need? Coconut oil, bananas, cinnamon and eggs, yes that is it!

2 Pancakes:

2 x eggs 2 x bananas 2 x tsp cinnamon 2 x tsp coconut oil (butter or vegetable oil if preferred)

In a bowl mash the bananas and cinnamon with a fork until they become a soft and gloopy.

Crack in two eggs and beat until the mixture is properly combined.

Place a non stick frying pan on to a medium heat and let the coconut oil melt and cover the pan. If you have shaped cutters/moulds grease the insides and place it in the pan.

Pour the mixture into the cutters/moulds (if you don't have these pour directly into the pan to form a circular shape.

Cook for two minutes, remove the mould/cutter then with a flat spatula flip the pancake over and cook for a further minute.

To serve, I like to throw on some berried fruits, a dash of cream and dark chocolate pieces. However the topping choices are endless and everyone has their favourites.

So put your pinny on and get cooking! The heart wants what it wants, and mine’s screaming for pancakes!!!!

CHAMPAGNE, NECTARINE & FENNEL MONKFISH

When it comes to Valentine’s day, man or no man I require bubbles! This dish is designed with just that in mind. Now, go to your bathroom, pick your favourite soaps, pop them in and get that bath bubbling! Leave it to run and by the time you’ve finished prepping your meal the bath will be ready for you to jump into champagne in hand, by the time you’re done soaking the fish will be ready for the plate. So crack that bottle of bubbly open and pour yourself a glass!

2 Portions:

1 x tail monkfish ( 2 monkfish fillets if you prefer) 2 x nectarine 1 x fennel 3 x spring onions salt and pepper a splash of bubbly

Heat the oven to 180 degrees

Take a large piece of foil, place it on the surface shinny side up.

Place the monkfish in the centre (make sure your fishmonger has skinned and clipped it)

slice the nectarines into segments and place around the fish.

slice the fennel down the length of the body and place around the fish.

top and tale the spring onions, slice length ways and place on top of the fish.

Season with salt and pepper

To finish add a generous splash of the bubbly you have open (alternatively white wine)

Fold the foil into envelope edges, place on a tray and pop it in the oven

You now have 30 minutes to soak in bubbles whilst drinking bubbly! What could be better?!

To serve simply unfold the foil and place the fish and other elements onto a plate not forgetting to pour the juices over the top!

MORROCAN ROSE LAMB TAGINE

Spice things up this Valentines with my hearty tagine!

2 Portions:

250g diced lamb 400g butternut squash diced 6tsp ras el hangout 1/4 tsp rose harrisa paste 6 dried rose buds (petals) 1 preserved lemon sliced thin 28g chopped coriander 4 cloves of minced garlic 1 in piece of finely chopped ginger 4 large tomatoes diced 90g kalamata olives 120g chopped apricots 1tbsp coconut oil 2 cups water 1tsp fennel seeds

Heat the oven to 180 degrees

Grab a roasting tin, throw in the butternut squash, preserved lemon, tomatoes, kalamata olives, coriander and and chopped apricots in.

Now in a frying pan on a medium to high heat brown of the meat with the coconut oil, ginger, garlic, crushed rose petals, rose harris and ras el hanout.

Once the meat is browned off transfer it all into the roasting tin pour in the water, cover with foil and cook in the oven for 1hour.

Give the tagging a stir, to make the sauce thicker mush a few of the butternut squash pieces, re-cover and put back into the oven for another 30-40minutes.

Serve with rice, quinoa or couscous, it’s also delicious with a cooling mint and cucumber raita!

DARK CHOCOLATE COVERED FRUITS

A delicious treat full of goodness, and a perfect pairing with any red wine or bubbly.

Place a piece of baking paper onto a tray

Take a sauce pan and fill it with 2-3 inches of hot water

Grab a glass tumbler and brake the bitter chocolate into it.

place the glass in the pan and let the chocolate melt on a low heat.

Once the chocolate has melted simply dip the fruit in and place on the baking paper or place the fruit on the baking paper and pour the chocolate over.

Chill in the fridge for a minimum of 5 minutes and pull out when ready to eat, they should pull off easily from the paper.

CHOCOLATE MACARONS WITH A MINT GOAT CHEESE GANACHE AND A  RASPBERRY HEART GEL

If you can’t afford diamonds, these are the next best thing!!

Makes 20:

Macaron:

110g icing sugar 50g ground almonds 12g cocoa powder 2  free range whites 30g caster sugar

Ganache 50ml cream 50g goat cheese 2 stems of mint a pinch of salt

Raspberry Gel 160g raspberries 1 gelatin leaf

Pass the raspberries through a sieve so you are left with a smooth seedless puree

Put the gelatine leaf into a bain-marie with half the raspberry puree slowly stirring till the leaf dissolves.

Add in the rest of the puree and combine.

On a silicon baking sheet or piece of clingfilm pour the mixture and place in the fridge to set for 30 minutes.

Once set use a cutter to get your desired shape.

Heat the oven to 160 degrees 

cut a large piece of baking paper and place on a tray, with a two pound coin draw circles onto the paper as a guide for your piping. ensure there is a coins space between each circle.

Put the ground almonds in a bowl with the icing sugar and use a hand blender to grind it into a fine powder.

Add the cocoa powder and pass it through a sieve

In a separate bowl whisk the egg whites with the caster sugar till you get soft peaks.

Fold the mixture into the powder until you have a smooth consistency and spoon into a piping bag.

Pipe into the centres of each circle ensuring each macaron is the same size.

Place in the oven for 12- 15 minutes

Remove from the oven and leave to cool

With a hand blender mix together the goat cheese, cream and a pinch of salt.

allow the mixture to thicken slightly and stir in the thinly sliced mint leaves.

Whip until the ganache is of spooning consistency.

Spoon the ganache into a piping bag and use to sandwich the macaron halves together.

Place the macaron onto of the gel and use chocolate and mint leaves to decorate.

If you don't have time to make the gel spread a little raspberry jam onto of the ganache before sandwiching.

Shrove Tuesday is mean't to be a day of indulgence before for most of us we sacrifice our sweet tooth for the next 40days! This year I've found some alternative recipes to liven up the pancake ritual.

PEA PANCAKES

(Makes 12 small or 20 amuse-bouche)

8 ounces (about 1 1/2 cup)

1 egg

1-2 tablespoons of flour

salt and freshly ground black pepper

2 tablespoons canola or grapeseed oil

1/2 pound Scotch smoked salmon

12 quail eggs 

lemon

crème fraiche

Bring a small pot of water to a boil and blanch them until tender, about 1 or 2 minutes. Drain, then run under cold running water until cold. Set 1/3 of the peas aside and puree the remaining pea in a food processor with the egg. The mixture should be smooth, if not add one or two tablespoons of water. Place the puree in a bowl and whisk in the flour, salt and pepper and the reserved whole peas. The mixture should have the consistency of pancake batter, adjust the amount of flour accordingly. Place 1 tablespoon of oil in a skillet and heat over medium-high heat and spoon the batter with a spoon to make pancakes. Don’t crowd the pan too much. Cook gently, about 3 minutes per side, taking care not to color them too much. Place the pea pancakes on a plate and keep warm while you cook the rest of the batter. Keep the skillet on medium heat and add a little more oil. Break the quail eggs or hen eggs in a ramequin taking care not to break the yolk and transfer to the skillet. Season with salt and pepper and cook to sunny-side up. You can use a small pastry cutter to trim the eggs into perfect rounds or ovals. Top the warm pea pancakes with smoked salmon. Squeeze some lemon juice over them and top each pancake with an egg. Serve immediately with crème fraiche.

LEMON, COCONUT & POPPYSEED PANCAKE

4 eggs

1 cup almond, coconut or regular milk

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 tablespoons agave nectar, honey, or sugar

1 tablespoon lemon juice

zest of one lemon

1/2 cup coconut flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon poppy seeds

300g blueberries

Forgotten it's the big VDay today? Need to pull a last minute romantic gesture out the bag? I might just have the answers you need to save the day.

FLOWERS

Selfridges offer a range of gorgeous bouquets online

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CHOCOLATES

Hotel Chocolat's mouth watering salted balsamic caramels along with their other sumptuous creations are the perfect way to melt any heart. (Same Day Delivery)

COCKTAIL

Raspberry Mojito, The Ultimate Love Punch! Here's How:

- a punnet of raspberries (200g aprox)

- gold rum (70ml)

- brow sugar (2 tablespoons)

- mint leaves (handful)

- lime (one)

- soda water (75-100ml)

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Put the raspberries in the freezer an hour before for best results it saves having to put ice and gives a much better flavour! Muddle the brown sugar, raspberries and mint leaves together, squeeze in the lime juice, add the rum and top up with soda water. Or, if you like it really strong up the rum, sugar and raspberries and just add a dash of soda water. You'll certainly be feeling the love after a couple of these...

WINE & DINE

Cottage Delight's pink bow pasta ( available in many stores across the UK) was made for this day! Throw it in some boiling water and once it's done team it up with one of Waitrose ready made sauces and a bottle of their Beronia Rioja or Rabbit Row Sauvignon Blanc. Simple as that!

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!

As if his collaboration "latch" with Disclosure wasn't infectious enough this guy can do it all! Loving his new track Lay Me Down.

Sweet talk is one of her many great tracks currently out. She's touring this year, you can catch her at Shepards Bush Empire in March, check out her site for more venues. 

Javeon comes up from the underground scene to catch some air with his sexy new track Precious - Brenmar's remix is also worth a listen.

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This six-piece Melbourne band are out with their dreamy new single Gasoline. The perfect tune for a morning drive.

It's that time of year once again! It's decorating week in my house which means chaos, with just under fifty boxes of decorations and lights that descend on us from the great hights of the attic, each year the living room turns into a sea of floating tissue paper and bubble wrap. There is never a more perfect time to crack open the winter pimms and get the mulled wine on the boil!

This year a few new additions have made their way into the collection, and I've also got some niffty DIY decoration ideas.

CABLE KNIT TAXIDERMY

DOOR STOPS & DRAUGHT EXCLUDERS

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CHRISTMAS CRACKERS

ORANGE POMANDERS

Orange pomanders are so easy to make, they look really pretty, and give off a beautiful christmasy aroma, they make wonderful decorations for the tree or just piled up in a bowl with a few cinnamon sticks chucked in. Simply grab an orange, tie a ribbon around it if you wish, then press in as many or little cloves as you like. There are no rules, just have fun! I recently found this little tool by Alessi which can be used to create lovely patterns in a matter of seconds!

HANGING ALLIUMS

These are another easy decoration that look so impressive with out doing anything to them. If you have your own alliums clip them and hang them to dry, if not you can buy them from most flower shops and garden centres. Once they are dry either bunch them together and hang them from the ceiling, pop them in a vase or snip the heads of and place them along the mantelpiece. You can also play around with colours using spray paint to give them that festive look!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

   ©GRACE.MARTINEZ.2016

Whether painting, fighting or simply devouring your eggs this weekend. Be sure to check out all the scruptious treats on offer...

THE EDIBLE EASTER BUCKET LIST

Melt - For all you art lovers a Hockney inspired egg

Hotel Chocolat - Chocoholic Dippy Eggs is my idea of breakfast heaven

Raspberry Cupcakes - Bunny Macaroons.... bake a tray of these and even in the good spirit of Easter you won't be inclined to share! 

Paula Young - One for the patriots I think... it's Andy Warhol meets egg/british flag colour pallet.

Rococo - Every body loves a gentleman, even if it comes in the form of a bunny, and especially if its chocolate. What better than to spend your easter with a perfect gent!

Rococo - These hand-painted eggs are a homely touch and the perfect gift, girl, boy, man or woman, they're playful and sophisticated..you'd be crazy not to love these!

Waitrose Heston Blumenthal - Earl Grey and mandarin hot cross buns - Heavy on the bergamot and light on the maderin with a texture more akin to panettone, which although i preffer it's not the traditional mouthful. I would have liked the candied fruits to have a bit more punch, maybe kumquat as a substitute for the mandarin?... All in all though I demolished them and enjoyed doing so. They're a pleasant change to the stodge standard hotcross buns that pass our lips each year, and when sliced fit perfectly into the toaster which is the deal braker of mine they succesfully passed! 

The perfect sunday morning began with with a large pot of coffee and a chance to browse over the Vogue Italia thats been sitting on my desk all week, eagerly awaiting for me to prise open it's pages. The birds in full song were often upstaged by the rather bulbous seagulls Cornwall is famous for. The only thing that could better the morning  was a bloody good brunch…. so here's what went down..

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THE ROYAL WORKS

Grilled Tomato and Oyster-Mushroom Scrambled eggs, with Parmesan Shavings and a Drizzle of White Truffle oil….

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Served with..

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Oak Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese on Toasted Sour Dough, Garnished with Rocket tossed in walnut oil, Spanish Caper Berries, Black Pepper, and a touch of grated Lemon Zest.

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The secret to great Scrambled Eggs:

Use a frying pan with a knob of butter (not the microwave or a sauce pan). And add a drizzle of cream in with your beaten eggs. It's also lovely with some fresh thyme, basil or parsley bashed in too! Enjoy!

RED VELVET

If you're a lover of Red Velvet Cupcakes then this Shrove Tuesday you're in for a treat. Put your pinny on and get baking! These Red Velvet Pancakes are a dream, enjoy...

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Ingredients

1 cup all purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon fine grain sea salt

2 tablespoons sugar

2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

1 egg

3/4 cup buttermilk, plus more for thinning (if needed)

1/4 cup sour cream

1 tablespoon red food colouring

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

3 tablespoons butter, melted

Additional butter for the pan

Cream cheese frosting, for topping (recipe below)

Toasted chopped pecans, for topping

Warm maple syrup, for topping

. Instructions

Preheat oven to 200°F

Add all purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, sea salt, sugar and cocoa powder to a large bowl, whisking to combine and aerate. To a different larger bowl, add egg, buttermilk, sour cream, red food coloring and vanilla extract, whisking until smooth.

Add the dry mixture to the wet mixture and whisk until just incorporated. Slowly stream in melted butter while whisking. Continue whisking just until all lumps are out. The batter should have a pourable consistency. If it is too thick, stir in a bit more buttermilk.

Warm a large, nonstick pan over medium heat. Add a small dab of butter to the skillet and swirl around until the surface is evenly coated. Use a paper towel to wipe away any excess butter. Ladle 1/4 cup of the batter on to the pan. To form a nice, round pancake, pour the batter from the ladle on to one spot of the pan. Do not move around your ladle. The batter will expand from that spot into a perfect circle.

Flip the pancakes when you see bubbles forming on the top and the bottoms look set. Cook the pancakes for an additional minute or two until cooked all the way through. Keep the pancakes warm in the preheated oven until all batches are cooked.

To serve, decorate your pancake with some cream cheese frosting (see below), with a sprinkling of toasted pecans, blue berries and a drizzle of maple syrup . Or simply dollop with butter, maple syrup and some juicy raspberries.

  Cream Cheese Frosting

Valentines Day is one for the love birds to show their affection, and an excuse for the single folk to get together with a bottle of vino. How ever you are celebrating, there's always room for a box of chocolate and bottle of something special…

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TILL NEXT YEAR FELT FLOWER

Roses never last as long as we'd like them to. And i believe most men dread this day when they're obliged to take to the shops to sort through crowds of overpriced roses. Well there is an alternative. Felt Flowers! They don't need to be bought on the day to keep fresh, in fact you can buy a bunch now ready for the year ahead and they'll last your lady till the next! You can always spray them with you're favourite perfume to give them a scent.  BUY ME

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RAINBOW ROSES SAY IT ALL

BUY ME

Rainbow roses also know as 'Happy Roses' are created using the old dying technique we all used to marvel over in science classes at school. It is said that red roses are for lovers, yellow for friends and pink to give thanks, so if you want to say it all, rainbow is the way to go, and they make a lovely change from the traditional red rose. 

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LITTLE PENNYS - BIG BOTTLE

A great value Rioja - It's easy to drink, rich in berry's with notes of tobacco and figs. A well rounded wine without the high prices. However if you're wanting something special try Prado Enea Muga 2004 a really elegant Rioja.

Made from Chenin Blanc grapes this bubbly has fruity aromas and florals on the nose. Pears and honeysuckle to the palate. I would chose Bouvet over a £20 bottle of champagne any day. A great alternative at a much cheaper price. But if you're looking for something with a little more flair and complexity I'd go for Laurent - Perrier's Cuvee Rose Champagne.

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FOR THE LOVE OF CHOCOLATE

EAT ME

Artisan chocolate, need I say more..!

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LEAVE THE BOX AND COME BACK LATER

EAT ME

Forget the roses feed me these and I'm yours. Yes, they are that good!

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BE MINE VALENTINO

A splash of red and a touch of class, the perfect romance…. VIEW COLLECTION

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SECRET WHISPERS

Jungun Yoon's new inner message rings imprint the secret message onto the skin with messages of 'always' and 'marry me'. They come in silver and gold. BUY ME

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The first snow has fallen and it’s been said there is more on it’s way! Whether you’re taking to the slopes in the Alps or staying put for the sprinkle, make sure you are dressed in the appropriate attire...

SNOW BOOTS

SNOWBOARD BOOTS

SCARVES & SNOODS

The perfect morning in my books always starts with a good cup of coffee, or for those tea lovers a nice brew.  But first things first, slip on a cosy dressing gown and put on a morning tune, it's essential for setting the mood at this early hour. Zee Avi's album Ghostbird is just the thing.

TECHNICOLOURED DREAM ROBE

Brighten up your morning by wrapping yourself in Missoni

 http://www.towels.co.uk/asp/cat_page.asp?cat=241 

MUSIC FOR THE EARLY BIRD

ZEE AVI - CONCRETE WALL

LE PETITE TASSE

Create your own colour chart with a selection of Pantone Mugs. Inspired by the  the Pantone Matching System book of standardised colour, and every colour having its own individual reference number. The design is based on the iconic Pantone colour chip. http://www.virages.fr/fr/

GOOD MORNING COFFEE

Eva Solo have created a coffee carafe called 'Cafe Solo' . It's design is not only sexy but brings out the optimal flavour of the coffee, and with it's Neoprene cover to keep it warm there's no need for top ups. http://www.evasolo.com/

SWEET AROMAS

LaVazza used to be the only coffee from the supermarket I would buy but since my housemate found this Italian fresh ground coffee in Tesco's we haven't turned back. It's a rich, not bitter, full bodied coffee, and the aromas are so good I could spend the whole morning with my nose stuck in the packet!

MILK NO SUGAR

This tea has defiantly got the 'aahh factor' with its Assam, Ceylon and Rwandan bend. TeaPigs have a huge variety of other teas ranging from popcorn tea to silver tips white tea. http://www.teapigs.co.uk/

BISCUIT WITH YOUR TEA? GET BAKING

Personally I'm not one for big breakfasts first thing in the morning, I'm more of a brunch person. However I do like to nibble on a little something with coffee and Ottolengi's Sour Cherry Amarretti hits just the spot. They're so simple and quick to make and they're gulten free! With their their soft chewy centre and sour cherry pang they are irresistibly good .

http://www.ottolenghi.co.uk/ 

RECIPE

180g ground almonds 120g caster sugar grated zest of 1 lemon 3 drops natural almond essence pinch of salt 60g dried cherries/cranberries, roughly chopped 2 egg whites 2 tsp honey plenty of icing sugar for rolling Oven 170C Mix all the dry ingredients together. Add the almond essence and cherries. Beat the egg whites with the honey until they reach soft meringue consistency. Gently fold in the dry ingredients. You should have a soft, pliable paste. Form into little balls, roll in plenty of icing sugar, and place on a sheet of baking parchment to cook. Bake for about 12 mins. Let them cool down completely before eating! They should be crisp on the outside and chewy in the centre.

TIME FOR A SOAK

Tea and biscuits in hand, a hot bath infused with 'Cowshed bath oils' is the next thing on the list. Cowshed has a range of candles, bath, maternity, and skincare products for both women and men. They're made from all natural ingredients and are packed with essential oils. Treat yourself!

http://www.cowshedonline.com/

COUNTRY OR COSTAL

To finish up the morning, wrap around a big scarf and take to the country pastures or the costal front for a meander and some fresh air. 

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A set of sharp of teeth is the perfect accessory for this season. Or make a statement with a single big bold tooth and chain from Givenchy's SS12 collection.

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Having spent Christmas and New Year visiting my family in Madrid, I thought it only right to share some of my favourite gems. Rekindling my love for the city never takes long. The first sip of silky smooth coffee sat at an old wooden bar, amidst the hum of spanish natter that fills the room with warmth, charms me straight back into its arms once again… 

    BREAKFAST IN THE CITY 

LA MALLORQUINA - C/ Mayor, 2, 28013 Madrid 

  This is holy ground for pastry and cake lovers . It's the perfect stop before a stroll around the streets of Puerta Del Sol. La Mallorquina has been in buisness since 1894 baking an incredible array of cakes, pastries and confectionary. This old fashioned patisserie is always packed. You can sit upstairs or dine amongst the bustle of the regulars sipping on coffee as they await their orders on the ground floor in true traditional style. It is like stepping back in time. The ensaimadas are….well you just have to try them!

    BREAKFAST ON THE OUTSKIRTS 

ATUEL - Avenida Moreras, 42 28220 Majadahonda

A little way out of the city centre but worth the drive! Fantastic coffee and a sumptuous selection of 'factura' patisserie's, bread, and my guilty pleasure 'empanadas de carne' a fried savoury pastry filled with meat. Situated just opposite from the Atlético Madrid's training grounds, and often frequented by the team. A perfect place to start the morning out in the sun with the sweet smell of patisserie wafting through as they're pulled straight from the oven.

EXHIBITION OF THE SEASON

Hermitage del Prado -  RUIZ DE ALARCÓN, -23, 28014 Madrid

Prado Museum - Hermitage del Prado - Ends 25th March 2012

A stunning exhibition displaying a vast collection of paintings, sculpture, jewels, and a hell of a lot of history!  One you don't want to miss! It's permanent collection is also pretty incredible and definitely worth a visit or two!

GLORY HOUR IN MAMMA'S KITCHEN - LUNCH

O'ROSAL - C/Ferraz 69, 28008, Madrid

Here you will find simple traditional food cooked to perfection. O'rosal is renowned for it's seafood dishes including 'sopa de marisco' seafood soup, 'pulpo a la gallega' octopus with pimienton potatoes, and 'rodaballo' turbot. They have 'El Menu del Dia' The menu of the day which is always a good option. 'Caldo' and 'Callos' often appear on the menu which I am always happy to see. Callos is soup/stew made with chickpeas, chorizo, pigs trotters, tripe and 'morcilla' a spanish black pudding. This may sound and look like an off-putting combination, but believe me when I say, it is so tasty!

TIME FOR A STROLL

PALACIO ORIENTE - Calle Bailen, 0, 28001 Madrid

Palacio Oriente, better known as Palacio Real is one of the largest buildings in Madrid with more than 2000 rooms some of which are available to view. You can have a lovely afternoon strolling around the beautiful surrounding grounds.

CALL IN FOR A CUPPA

EL PABELLÓN DE EL ESPEJO-Paseo de Recoletos, 31

El Espejo is the perfect stop for an afternoon coffee. The beautiful Art Nouveau building lends itself to the afternoon sun as the rays stream in through it's stain glass windows. If you're after coffee with a touch of class this is the place.

TAPAS TIME

EL MERCADO DE SAN MIGUEL - Plaza San Miguel, 28013 

Mercado de San Miguel is a gorgeous covered market near the Plaza Mayor. You can literally eat and drink your way around the market! It's a beautiful building and the atmosphere is lively, it's such an enjoyable way to eat and in a fabulous setting.

TURN ON THAT VERMOUTH TAP

BODEGA ANGEL SIERRA - Calle Gravina 11, 28004 

It's all about the vermouth! Here they do vermouth on tap, it's a bustling place authentically decorated with beer barrels and beautiful renaissance paintings covering the ceiling. It's a really charming venue to finish of the evening in true Spanish style!

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