Tag Archives: flavour of Spain
Celebrate Christmas with Fragata!
We all love the traditional Christmas dinner here at Fragata, but we’re always looking to make something a little different for Christmas buffets and our Boxing Day dinner too! Over the past few days, we’ve been getting festive and creative in the Fragata kitchen to bring you a delicious alternative to traditional Christmas food. Let us introduce you to our parma ham and olive stuffing … Read More
Add a splash of colour to your cooking this Autumn!
Looking for an authentic Spanish recipe that will allow you to relive Summer days… despite the colder weather and dark nights? Spanish chef, José Pizarro has a delicious Autumnal recipe from his home country to share with you all, which is easy and quick to make, and guaranteed to leave you wanting more! The recipe is for marinated piquillo peppers. José says: “This is a popular recipe that’s used … Read More
A treat for your Bonfire Night…
Remember, remember the 5th of November…. Bonfire Night is almost here, so it’s time to start thinking about what you’re going to do to commemorate the foiling of Guy Fawkes’ Gunpowder Plot! On 5th November 1605, after Guy Fawkes’ plans were disrupted, bonfires were set alight to celebrate the safety of King James the First, which was documented as the first ever bonfire night. Whether … Read More
Anyone for Caperberries?
The team here at Fragata have been super busy in the kitchen this week, coming up with lots of delicious products and recipes that we’re sure you’ll just love! Our new product – Spanish Caperberries – are a perfect, versatile ingredient for any kitchen cupboard. They not only allow you to create your own authentic Mediterranean cuisine but they add a unique and zesty flavour … Read More
Spanish Grand Prix!
Don’t forget that this weekend will see the Spanish Grand Prix take place! It’s often one of the most exciting races on the calendar from start to finish. Here at Fragata, we’ll be cheering on Fernando Alonso and Pedro De La Rosa and hoping that they’ll have a great race on their home grand prix. Spain has had a long association with Motorsport, with racing events … Read More
Comfort food, Spanish style
It’s hard to believe that this time two weeks ago, we were sat in the garden supping cool drinks and filling up on Summer snacks, basking in the warm sunshine. Now when we get home, all we want to do is curl up on the sofa with a duvet and a good book! With the chilly and rainy weather showing no signs of improvement for … Read More
British Pie Week – with a hint of the Mediterranean!
Did you know that it’s British Pie Week this week (5th – 11th March)? To celebrate, the team here at Fragata has been busy in the kitchen trying out some pie recipes using our products! We love nothing more than to bring the flavour of Spain to all of our dishes, so that’s what we’ve done with the pie that we’ve created. Using our pimiento … Read More
Olives for Eating
Love eating olives, but fancy trying something a little different with them? Spanish chef, José Pizarro has a mouthwatering recipe to share with you all, which is easy and quick to make, and it also impresses dinner party guests. The only problem is that the olives taste so good, they’ll be gone in no time and everyone will be asking for more! The recipe is … Read More
The perfect drink for the perfect dish
Do you love cooking and entertaining, but you’re never sure what drink is best suited to certain dishes? We know how you feel – it can be pretty confusing, as there’s just so much choice! Here at Fragata, we’d like to make it a little easier for you by giving you a nudge in the right direction, so hopefully when you are cooking one of … Read More
Feliz Año Nuevo!
Feliz Año Nuevo from everyone here at Fragata! How’s your New Year shaping up so far? We’re only two weeks in to 2012 and ours is already proving to be very exciting. Olive fever certainly struck the UK over Christmas, with thousands of Fragata fans savouring the festive flavour of Spain with their friends and family. We sold a huge number of olives – our … Read More
