Month: January 2020

Sailors’ rations: ship’s biscuits and provisions on their voyages
Gastronomy

Sailors’ rations: ship’s biscuits and provisions on their voyages

For centuries, ship’s biscuits were an essential part of sailors’ provisions, providing a simple and long-lasting source of food during months at sea. From the Panis Nauticus eaten by the Roman fleet to the hard biscuits carried on voyages during the Age of Discovery, these humble provisions played a vital role in maritime history. Discover the fascinating history of ship’s biscuits, how they evolved into today’s sailor’s biscuits and why this centuries-old tradition is still alive in Mallorca.

What is fonoll marí and why is it so typical of Mallorca?
Gastronomy

What is fonoll marí and why is it so typical of Mallorca?

Sea fennel is one of the Mediterranean’s most distinctive coastal plants and a traditional ingredient in Mallorcan cuisine. Known locally as fonoll marí and scientifically as Crithmum maritimum, this wild plant grows among the rocks by the sea and has been valued for centuries by Mediterranean communities and sailors. Discover the history of sea fennel, how it is traditionally preserved in vinegar and why it remains a much-loved accompaniment to Mallorca’s iconic pa amb oli.

Sopas mallor
Gastronomy

Mallorcan winter soups

Mallorcan winter soups, or sopas mallorquinas, are one of the island’s most traditional and comforting dishes. Made with seasonal vegetables, olive oil and thin slices of dried bread, this humble recipe was traditionally prepared with whatever fresh produce was available, making it a simple yet nourishing staple of Mallorcan cuisine. Discover the origins of sopas mallorquinas, the ingredients used in this traditional recipe and how to prepare this authentic taste of Mallorca at home.

Mantonegro, Mallorca’s most characteristic grape variety
Gastronomy

Mantonegro, Mallorca’s most characteristic grape variety

Manto Negro, also known as Mantonegro, is one of Mallorca’s most distinctive native red grape varieties and a key part of the island’s wine heritage. Widely grown in the Binissalem-Mallorca wine region, this Mediterranean grape produces warm, velvety and elegant wines, with flavours of ripe fruit, plum and raisin alongside balsamic and spicy notes. Discover the origins and characteristics of the Manto Negro grape, how its wines are made and why this indigenous Mallorca variety is such an important part of the island’s wine identity.

Errol Flynn en Mallorca
Iconic characters

Errol Flynn in Mallorca

Errol Flynn in Mallorca: the Hollywood legend who fell in love with the island. Discover the story of the Robin Hood star’s time in Mallorca, from his stays in Palma and Illetas to life aboard his legendary yacht, Zaca. Explore the glamour, adventures and intriguing stories surrounding Errol Flynn’s connection with Mallorca in the 1950s.