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.
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.
The Restaurant Review
Baked ham won the top honours
Thumbs up or thumbs down? Our critic reviews the restaurant Delfinos.
Quail - Full of flavour, simple to cook and easy on the pocket
Find out why quail is one of the best items on the market, yet few people buy it.
This deep-fried fish was perfection plus
Thumbs up or thumbs down? What does our critic have to say about this restaurant?
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