Gareth & Phil have fun in Spain 2025.

[rob1234]

Weve stay at at Kiko Park Campsite at Oliva, south of Valencia. There is a shop onsite and they have 3 dispensing wine barrels front and centre!

I 'borrowed' (much to Margaret's disgust) an empty 2 litre water bottle from the recycling bin, gave it a wash out and presented it to the shopkeeper and pointed at the €2.20/litre barrel.

Duly filled, took it back to the MH and tried it with our 'long lunch'.
About 3 hours later, it was decided it was my turn to do the washing up! So put all the tableware in the bucket, went to wash up area, washed the dishes whilst having a natter and then walked back to MH leaving the dishes on the draining board!
The wine had nothing to do with my absent mindedness!

hi was the wine any good seen that while i there a couple of years back ,,but never tried it ,,

 

[Reallyretired]

The steak is cooked perfectly for me

It's been cremated. I wouldn't want to eat that or pay for it.

 

[Rob Hammond]

It's been cremated. I wouldn't want to eat that or pay for it.

But you are not paying or eating it

 

[Reallyretired]

But you are not paying or eating it

Very true, but somebody has to eat the burnt remains of what was probably a good steak. It is possible to get a good steak in Spain, seldom eat out but have had one decent blue fillet last time I was away, seems years ago but actually only just over 6 months.

 

[namwaldog]

hi was the wine any good seen that while i there a couple of years back ,,but never tried it ,,

Yes, very good.

If you don't like it, it will always go in the cooking pot.

Failing that it will clean the cassette!!

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[Peavy]

It is possible to get a good steak in Spain

Yes, we do have proper cows down here

 

[cyberyacht]

I'm beginning to wonder if you do an ad hoc catering service. It could give my wife a night off now and then. Bit like Deliveroo.

 

[Mr porky]

I'm beginning to wonder if you do an ad hoc catering service. It could give my wife a night off now and then. Bit like Deliveroo.

No sorry I'm on my relaxing months

 

[Nanniemate]

Spanish seafood it was yummy

 

[Mr porky]

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Nice.

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[NR]

looks delicious

 

[Mr porky]

Viva la espania day.
Start at lunch with nibbles including Russian salad (home made off course), foie gras pate, dried meats and manchego yum yum.
After a very lazy afternoon the main course was had for tea a very tasty paella all seafood, although i may lose the green beans next time.
Lovely wines and of course lovely company provided by Philip .
Finished with Aldi deserts and custard.

 

[Barriesimpson]

Viva la espania day.
Start at lunch with nibbles including Russian salad (home made off course), foie gras pate, dried meats and manchego yum yum.
After a very lazy afternoon the main course was had for tea a very tasty paella all seafood, although i may lose the green beans next time.
Lovely wines and of course lovely company provided by Philip .
Finished with Aldi deserts and custard.
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Love it! Especially seeing the 'socarrat' on the paella, sign of a master chef.

 

[Mr porky]

Love it! Especially seeing the 'socarrat' on the paella, sign of a master chef.

That's the most difficult bit to be honest.

 

[Barriesimpson]

That's the most difficult bit to be honest.

Not really, once you get the hang of it. It's a delicate balance between that toasted loveliness and burning it, and the best part of the paella.

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[Mr porky]

Not really, once you get the hang of it. It's a delicate balance between that toasted loveliness and burning it, and the best part of the paella.

Phil did say mmmmmm that smells like cheese on toast, this was confirmation to me I was on the right track after a rigorous 10 mins of cooking and adding the seafood and placing it on a lower burn. Trial and error, but you're right over time you recognise the look of the rice.
Plus, tweaking others' recipes so it works just for the 2 of us and our mid-size paella pan.

 

[Barriesimpson]

Phil did say mmmmmm that smells like cheese on toast, this was confirmation to me I was on the right track after a rigorous 10 mins of cooking and adding the seafood and placing it on a lower burn. Trial and error, but you're right over time you recognise the look of the rice.
Plus, tweaking others' recipes so it works just for the 2 of us and our mid-size paella pan.

Yes, that moment when your diner or diners say 'wow, that's lovely' is one of life's great moments.

 

[Mr porky]

Near to our camper spot are so many supermarkets but I was on the hunt for d&l mayo after Dutch 68 recommendation, plus I noticed a oversees supermarket which carry British products so last night's custard has been replaced
Hopefully we will get out for a cycle today.

 

[Carpmart]

Near to our camper spot are so many supermarkets but I was on the hunt for d&l mayo after Dutch 68 recommendation, plus I noticed a oversees supermarket which carry British products so last night's custard has been replaced
Hopefully we will get out for a cycle today.View attachment 999762

I have to go (get sent) to an English supermarket occasionally… condiments is the usual reason… can’t beat Coleman’s mustard!

 

[Mr porky]

I have to go (get sent) to an English supermarket occasionally… condiments is the usual reason… can’t beat Coleman’s mustard!

Indeed sometimes only british will do.

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[Mr porky]

I have to go (get sent) to an English supermarket occasionally… condiments is the usual reason… can’t beat Coleman’s mustard!

If there's anything you need bringing down, we can pick it up for you, I noticed they did have Coleman english mustard. Not cheap though

 

[Carpmart]

If there's anything you need bringing down, we can pick it up for you, I noticed they did have Coleman english mustard. Not cheap though

We are all good thanks Gareth.

When are you heading this way?

 

[Stonemags76]

That paella looked delicious! My favourite Spanish dish, but will have to wait a few months, as I’m not as good a cook as you!

 

[Mr porky]

We are all good thanks Gareth.

When are you heading this way?

Wednesday 15th January. Batten down the hatchs

 

[lorger]

Near to our camper spot are so many supermarkets but I was on the hunt for d&l mayo after Dutch 68 recommendation, plus I noticed a oversees supermarket which carry British products so last night's custard has been replaced
Hopefully we will get out for a cycle today.View attachment 999762

I know you guys are great cooks/chefs but I can’t wait to see what you’re going to conjure up from Mayo, Tomato purée Nan bread and custard the mind boggles

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[Dutch 68]

Near to our camper spot are so many supermarkets but I was on the hunt for d&l mayo after Dutch 68 recommendation, plus I noticed a oversees supermarket which carry British products so last night's custard has been replaced
Hopefully we will get out for a cycle today.View attachment 999762

Fabulous, besides making your own mayo it is as good as it gets, enjoy, no potato product is ever eaten without mayo

 

[scotzsue]

hi was the wine any good seen that while i there a couple of years back ,,but never tried it ,,

We had some a couple of years ago it was not even fit for cleaning the cassette not sure which we had though, tasted foosty (mouldy for the non Scots)

 

[Mr porky]

Had a lovely bike ride into the local town, passed some nice restaurants which we called back into,
Not cheap but worth it, €25 set menu.
All good but the main course was overcooked tuna (still tasty)
The rice dish was too salty (still tasty)
So overall happy enough.

 

[Mr porky]

I know you guys are great cooks/chefs but I can’t wait to see what you’re going to conjure up from Mayo, Tomato purée Nan bread and custard the mind boggles

I will think on that one

 

[Barriesimpson]

I will think on that one

We are all waiting on the recipe........

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