Tag Archives: green olives
Spring olive (and chicken) goodness
It may not feel it at the moment, but we have now officially entered Spring! Although the weather may be more Baltic than Bahamas, it doesn’t stop us here at Fragata getting into the Summer mood – especially food-wise. Chicken is always a perfect dinner option. It’s fast yet healthy, wonderfully filling and incredibly versatile so suits any season – whatever the weather. We have … Read More
Have an aphrodisiac filled Valentine’s Day!
Here at Fragata, we’ve put together a delicious three-course meal, packed full of aphrodisiacs, to help you cook up a storm this Valentine’s Day. The three dishes incorporate a total of seven different aphrodisiacs that will all improve your mood, health, and perhaps make you feel a little more romantic too! It’s well known that asparagus, strawberries and chocolate help to stimulate the senses, however … Read More
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
Get ready for the Spanish Olive Festival in Caimari
Winter is officially on its way, so while we can look forward to cosy nights in and cooking up spicy hot dishes in the kitchen to keep warm, it also means it’s time for the Spanish Olive Festival in Caimari, which takes place this weekend! Located in the foothills of the Serra de Tramuntana mountain range in Mallorca, the village of Caimari has been a … Read More
When is a martini not a martini?
Did you know that a classic Martini cocktail isn’t a true martini, unless it’s served with an olive in it? This combination of gin and vermouth, finished off with an olive, was first pioneered in the US in the late 19th Century. Although its origins aren’t clear, some sources suggest that we’ve been enjoying Martinis for over 150 years! That’s definitely the case here at … 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
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
