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.
Dumplings - One of the great winter warmers
Do you know how to keep the cold at bay? Here are some tasty and warming recipes to try.
At last - cocido that wasn’t overcooked
Thumbs up or Thumbs down? What does our critic have to say about this restaurant?
Xmas wines - These few ideas may be of some interest
Christmas is just around the corner so it’s time to think about the right wines for the festive season.
La fabada - It’s time to cook Spain’s famous beans dish
Fabada is just one of the many hundreds of winter dishes for which Spanish regional cuisine is renowned.
Galician place is back in business
What does our critic have to say about one of Palma's most successful restaurants?
Sweet Potatoes - In Mallorca simply call them boniatos
Roast sweet potatoes are on the menu at the Bulletin’s Thanksgiving Day celebration on Thursday 25 November.
Oxtail: one of the great gastronomic moments
Oxtail is a gourmet’s delight in Spain, France, Italy and also in Britain.
Halima takes over at Can Carrossa
After not having been there for 17 years - What does our critic have to say?
Cider apples - This year’s harvest was excellent
Do you know how to find a real traditional cider in mallorca?
Palma is losing its chestnut vendors
Why is this old part of Palma's street culture disappearing?
Another meal for red meat eaters
Thumbs up or Thumbs down? What does our critic have to say about this restaurant?
Lamb Caldereta - Simple but rich Spanish stew for wintry days
All over Spain and throughout the Mediterranean, this dish is ideal for a cold winter’s day.
Root Veggies - Autumn is here again!
Do you know how to make the most of autumn vegetables?
December
December and a real Majorca gift
The ensaimada is a unique contribution to Spain’s considerable pastry cuisine
November
Bite into November
"Another snack that is unique to Palma is the llonguet, a small oval bread roll easily recognisable by the deep crack running down the middle...."
October
14 kinds of mushrooms to get you on track
Sometimes they become a main course when served with slices of pork loin
September
September is a nice time to meat up
"A dish you should look out for is sepia con sobrasada"
August
Putting some muscle into August
"Shellfish lovers make a point of eating gambas a la plancha as frequently"
July
Summer time and you can sea it for yourself
"Majorcan restaurant cooks like to work with tuna and swordfish..."
- Spain wants Britons to show they have 113.40 euros, £97, per day for their holidays
- 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"
- Watch those prices in Mallorca