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.
Carrots - Give the Mallorcan purple variety a go
Trendy cooks in large European cities have discovered this Mallorcan purple carrot in recent years.
The Restaurant Review
Can Torrat: 40 years on top of a chargrill
Thumbs up or Thumbs down? What does our critic have to say about this Mallorcan chargrill style restaurant?
Cuttlefish - This cephalopod has just come into season in Puerto Alcudia
Between March and the end of May in Mallorca, cuttlefish (sepia) are in season off the coast of Alcudia.
Lenten Meals - Lent starts today and certain dishes will be off the menu for some
Do you know what Mallorcans will eat during Lent?
Oyster and chips - it’s a deluxe little starter
"My main job is to find interesting places with dishes most of us can afford."
Sardines - One of the week’s best fish bargains
Take a look at where our food expert finds the best deals on Mallorca.
Black Olives - This year’s is a good one
The panssides olives are so delicious that many people eat them as a snack with nothing but sliced bread.
Two fresh pastas at really great prices
Thumbs up or Thumbs down? Why was our Bulletin critic so impressed?
Fish bargains - Small fish (and biggish ones) that make a great eating
Do you know where to find the best deals? - Andrew Valente tells us how to get the most for your money
Hot chillis - Get a nice touch of spicy heat
When buying at the supermarket, you can always tell which are the picante ones — they are tied with red string.
A scrummy pasta called Rafa Nadal
Thumbs up or thumbs down? Are you all set for Rafa Nadal's dish of the day?
Cauliflower - At €1 a time, it’s a real veggie bargain at some supermarkets
Don't make the big mistake that professionals and amateurs make when cooking cauliflower.
The Restaurant Review
One dish spot on, the other not quite right
"There were a couple of hiccups in a recent meal, one of them quite unnecessary"
Torta del Casar - This unique Spanish cheese will be the star of any anniversary meal
Why is one of Spain’s most magnificent cheeses so little known in Spain and the rest of the world?
Calçots - An unusual leek-like speciality from Catalonia returns
The calçots are among the highlights of winter weekends and fiesta days in Catalonia.
The Restaurant Review
Superb €13.80 menú for Year of the Tiger
Find out why our critic has always had memorable meals there.
Spanish dishes for cold wintery days
These traditional Spanish recipes are easy to make and keep the cold at bay.
- Spain wants Britons to show they have 113.40 euros, £97, per day for their holidays
- Big changes on the horizon when Britons travel to Mallorca
- Over two hours for Britons to get through Palma airport queues
- Palma Airport passport control "collapse" put down to unscheduled flights
- Living in a motorhome in Palma: "It'll only get worse"
Comment
Tiger - roars in the Chinese New Year
What kind of dishes can we expect for Chinese New Year?
Andrew Valente 27/01/2022 10:16