You probably know it from pizza and Italian-inspired pasta sauces. Less well known is perhaps that oregano is a frequent guest in Spanish cuisine and that it is part of traditional food and drinks even in the Nordic countries. The ancient Greeks said it had to have been invented byContinue Reading

From Nordic pea soup to upscale spice mixes, from home cooking to the finest French cuisine – thyme is indispensable in the kitchen, but also offers a fascinating journey into cultural landscapes and a history that stretches over thousands of years. On the Costa Blanca, thyme grows wild, often onContinue Reading

Rosemary is a true native of the Costa Blanca. The spruce-like herb was a sacred plant for the ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans, and it plays an important role in Spanish cooking to this day. It is said to improve memory. In any case, it is associated with both memoriesContinue Reading