New Years Resolutions
These digital days, with the advent of social media, it has become almost compulsory to post your intention of resolution on the internet.
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Christmas in Mallorca
Whatever your choices this Christmas, please be ultra careful, think twice, and have a Very Safe Celebration whatever you decide to do.
I Should Have Gone to Specsavers
Peter Clover: "We thought we would do an early Christmas shopping and trying to do normal things."
Winner winner chicken dinner
Peter Clover shares the recipe of how to make "the best chicken risotto EVER".
Take a walk on the wild side
It’s OUR countryside too! So can’t we just share it sensibly and respectfully?
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Trending tomatoes
Our columnist Peter Clover shares with us a delish tomato soup and a broccoli pesto recipe!
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Some Things Never Change
With people limiting their socializing the town has been even quieter than usual.
Fairs and fiestas
Look to the Rainbow
It has just been announced that this years Dijous Bo, the largest, busiest and most popular fiesta on the entire island, has been cancelled.
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Never say die
This past summer we made a killer list of all those favourite things we used to do.
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For the Love of Lemons
Lemons Tips
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The Masked Avenger
It seems that with all the information circulating as to how this virus spreads, cyclists seem to tick a lot of those boxes, so why no masks? And why are they allowed to travel so freely around the island? Perhaps something the government needs to address?
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Masking the Situation
Admittedly, every aspect of our lives has changed irrefutably, and we all yearn for a miracle return to how things were before.
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Too Many Too Soon?
I love Majorca wholeheartedly. To me, the island has always been like a naughty child that is constantly full of surprises.
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Trending tapas
Variadas are considered the queen of tapas by many here on the island.
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A Fool’s Paradise
This time last year, our village of Mancor de la Vall was also enjoying its boisterous San Joan Fiesta...
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The Thief of Time
My ultimate star in lockdown has got to be the most ‘to die for’ gingernuts, which I now make, following a recipe I’ve had for 25 years and never got round to baking before.
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Medical Matters
Some people really don’t seem to get that 2 metres is NOT 2 feet! And certainly NEVER two inches!
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To Beach or Not to Beach?
The Majorcans certainly know a thing or two about organizing a trip to the beach, and how to really enjoy themselves.
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Paranoid! Moi?
I’m concentrating on the light at the end of the tunnel, and happy to spend the day at home baking a bunnie’s favourite -delicious carrot, fruit and nut loaf!
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Fiesta or Folly?
As a Mediterranean culture, which through history has thrived on the habitual custom of outside living and ritual celebration, I suppose it should be expected that a certain mentality will believe that Covid19 will be beaten by holding some form of annual fiesta!
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Bring on the Bran!
Bran Loaf. Doesn’t sound very exciting does it? Believe me, it’s a
sticky triumph. And sooooo simple!
Lifestyle
Fastighetsbyrån Sunny Friday - this week an apartment in Palmanova
Don't forget to sign up for the live viewing.
Participate
Do you think that closing shopping centres, bars and restaurants will stop the spread of Covid-19?
News
Check our classified ads today
Whatever you’re looking for we’ve got it covered in our Classified Ads.
News
Mallorca Weather Forecast for Sunday
It's a lovely sunny day in Mallorca but it's extremely windy in some places.
To keep up with the weather all over the island via our webcams click here.
Community
Brexit – For thousands of UK nationals in Spain there is still time to act
This means for UK nationals, who were unable to begin or complete the process of applying for residency in Spain and the new TIE card, there is still time to act.
Lifestyle
Spinach The Nutritional gold mine
Marc Fosh shows the versatility of spinach, regular consumption of this food will certainly contribute to a healthy lifestyle.
Lifestyle
Fetch!
Letting your dog off leash? Check out training tips from Joachim Sommer and meet some more fabulous pets includings January's Ambassadog Mac.
Lifestyle
Where to go out to order this weekend in Mallorca
New restrictions may have forced many restaurants and bars to close their doors this week, but these resourceful restaurants have developed excellent takeaway options to suit all tastes.
Community
Scandinavian news and views in Mallorca
The most unexpected thing in Mallorca for Scandinavians that decide to move here is the humid air and indoor environment.
Lifestyle
How to get through the winter months in our garden
For the garden, you have to remember that plants won't like cold nights and strong winds.
Sports
Just what is going on with Messi?
"Dismissed after striking Asier Villalibre in the final minute....."
Lifestyle
Gyms are closed, so will we exercise on our own?
Today Simon Kenion Shears, gives his view on the closure of gyms.
Sports
No-game weekend for Real Mallorca
A recent survey showed that Espanyol and Real Mallorca will be promoted in May.
Comment
The Longest day
"I really feel for those young people who are expected to behave in a restricted way that no other generation has had to endure since the middle of last century."
Lifestyle
Staying sane in crazy times
Vicky McLeod gives us some of the tips that people have been using to overcome the difficulties of lockdown.
Comment
My column
Donald Trelford's column on Trump's pardon and Katharine Whitehorn.
Community
Christmas Fun at The Academy International School
This past week was a lovely build up to Christmas at The Academy International School!
Comment
Alms for businesses
And so it goes on. More aid, but more aid that can never be sufficient.
Comment
Back to square one
In today's Blog: "Not everywhere is the same, of course not, but the Balearics can be considered in a somewhat similar way to the Canaries."