Andrew Valente
Andrew Valente has been a journalist since he left school at 18 in Glasgow where he was on the Scottish edition of the old Daily Herald. He came to Mallorca to work as a freelance correspondent for the London dailies and Sundays, using that as a stepping stone to a job in Fleet Street. But he got involved in the Bulletin and stayed on…and on…and on…and now Fleet Street doesn’t exist. He still reads the London dailies and Sundays.
Food and Wine: Hummus - It must have good taste of tahini
Have you ever tasted genuine hummus? Our Bulletin's food expert reveals his homemade recipe.
Food for thought: White fish - specials for working mums
Our Bulletin's food expert, Andrew Valente, helps us to choose the perfect fish.
The restaurant review: A vegetable paella came to the rescue
Thumbs up or Thumbs down? Our Bulletin food expert on the difficult task of finding a vegetarian option.
Food and Wine: Salmonetes - One of the best fish in the Med is now into its summer season
The official summer fish is here! Our Bulletin food expert on how to cook this delicate Mediterranean species.
Food for thought: Courgettes - One of great summer veggies and Mallorca has two distinct varieties
The courgette, called ‘calabacín’ in Spanish, is one of the great summer vegetables.
The restaurant review: An incredible choice on this €15.50 menú
Thumbs up or Thumbs down? Our Bulletin's food expert tries out an excellent Menú del Día.
Food and Wine: Apricots - It looks like being glorious year for Mallorca’s harvest
Mallorca’s best apricots are from the Cooperativa and they are sold under the official label of Albercoc de Porreres.
Food for thought: Pan Bagna - Ideal for light effortless lunches during the hot summer months
Is the British sandwich under threat from foreign invaders? Our Bulletin's food expert on the tasty Pan Bagna.
The restaurant review: Sóller and lunch at Ca’n Boqueta
The Bulletin's food expert returns to Soller after 12 years to review a classy country restaurant.
Food and Wine: Basil & Mint -Most people’s favourite herbs for the hot months of summer
Now that the heat is fast approaching Mallorca, our Bulletin food expert shares with us some easy and refreshing recipes for this summer.
Food for thought: Fish soups - They are summer speciality along Mediterranean coasts
Our Bulletin's food expert recommends extremely tasty Mediterranean fish dishes that you should try this summer!
The restaurant review: This is strictly for beef lovers
Thumbs up or Thumbs down? Our Bulletin's food expert tries out an Argentinian restaurant
Food and Wine: Mallorcan Olives put a few in your cooking pot
Our Bulletin's food expert explains why you should include green or black olives in your repertoire of everyday dishes.
Food for thought: Dark Chocolate
Our bulletin's food expert shows the "really weird" ways Spaniards use dark chocolate in their cuisine.
The restaurant review: These sweetbreads were the best-ever
Thumbs up or Thumbs down? Our Bulletin food expert reviews the restaurant RamBar with top cook Koldo Royo.
Food and Wine: Golden rules that lead to perfection
Do you want to become a good cook? Andrew Valente gives you tips on how to make great food.
Food for thought: Cured Ham - great Spanish delicacy
Our Bulletin's food expert on one of the most superb gastronomic treats, Spanish cured ham.
The restaurant review: Find food down by the seashore
Thumbs up or Thumbs down? Our Bulletin food expert reviews a restaurant in S'Arenal.
Food for thought: The onglet, a French cut of beef you will seldom find in Palma
Our Bulletin food expert introduces us to a rare and special cut of meat that doesn't even appear in most French cookbooks!
Food and Wine: La Mozzarella the World’s best-selling cheese and the most unprotected one
How does real Mozzarella taste like? Our bulletin's food expert tells everything you should know about the true one.