Tortilla de patatas is one of the simplest yet most delicious meals in Spanish cuisine. During the 19^th century the potato omelet used to be extremely popular among soldiers as it is a cheap and filling food. Nowadays tortilla is a staple in the tapas menu of any Spanish bar. Some celebrated chefs have developed more elaborate dishes inspired by tortilla. But the original is a classic you absolutely need to try.

I present you the traditional recipe for a fried tortilla. I also offer you an equally delicious and significantly tastier alternative – baked tortilla. Whichever recipe you choose to follow, you will be delighted.

For one tortilla

• 400g potatoes
• 3-4 eggs
• 1 medium-sized onion
• olive oil
• salt

Fried tortilla

Peel the potatoes and cut them without a cutting board. Use a knife to cut through the potato and break each piece. In this way you preserve the juices of the potatoes and the tortilla will be more savoury.

Pour about 0,5 cm of olive oil into a pan and heat it up. Lower the temperature to minimum and add the finely chopped onion. When the onion becomes transparent add the cut potatoes and salt. Cover the pan and stir the ingredients occasionally. It takes 20-25 min to cook the potatoes on low heat – they should easily break without being crispy.

Beat the eggs in a bowl and add onion and potatoes using a slotted spoon to strain them off from excess oil. Stir the ingredients. Put some olive oil into a 22 cm pan and let it heat up on the highest temperature. Pour the mixture into the pan and wait until it forms a crust. Bring the heat to low and turn the tortilla over using the following method: cover the pan with a plate, turn the pan upside down so the tortilla falls onto the plate, slide the tortilla back in the pan. Fry for 5 more minutes, firstly on high heat and then on minimum until the meal is ready.

Baked tortilla

Heat the oven to 200^oC.

Peel the potatoes and cut them into cubes. Put them in a saucepan and cover them with cold water. Bring the water to a boil, add salt and lower the heat to medium. In 7 min take the potatoes out.

Cut the onion finely and fry it in a pan with heated olive oil. Beat the eggs and stir them with the onion and the potatoes. Pour the mixture into an oiled, 22 cm baking dish and bake for 30-45 min. Check if the meal is fully cooked by using a toothpick.

Cut the omelet and enjoy it accompanied by some bread with tomato. Now you know why tortilla is so popular in all of Spain.

If you still have not tried how amazing red bean burgers are, here is an extremely easy recipe to get you hooked on them.

Long ago, when I decided meat will no longer be part of my menu, I also had to give up burgers. That was not so difficult as I have never been that much of a fan anyway. I wasn’t, until I tried my first vegan burger in Barcelona. Ever since I have been obsessed with trying recipes and discovering new culinary pleasures. I even got as far as creating a weekly tradition for myself: “Burger Friday”, as a treat for five consequtive days of working out. What made it even better was the growing interest of my workmates to join me for a flavourful vegan treat at the end of the working week. That being said, I think you’re already anxious for this red bean burgers recipe!

Red bean burgers

Ingredients (4-5 burger patties, depending on thickness):
400g cooked red beans, if canned: wash and dry them first
½ small red onion, finely chopped
1 carrot, grated
100g cooked quinoa
2-3 stems of coriander, pick the leaves only
4-5 dried tomatoes, soaked into hot water, drained and cut into pieces
1 ts cumin
Olive oil
Mixed pepper
Salt

Method:
Mash the beans into a paste. Then, add all other ingredients and mix them nicely. Form patties with wet hands, pressing on the sides to keep their shape. You can either bake the burgers on 200^oC, top and bottom oven setting; or fry them off lightly with a touch of olive oil on a pan.

What makes these burgers exceptional is the extra sauce. One excellent option is preparing the good old guacamole:

Ingredients:
2 ripe avocados
Juice of 1 lemon
½ small red onion, finely chopped (optional*)
2-3 stems of coriander, finely chopped
Salt

Method:
Mash the avocados, then add all other ingredients. In case you’re making guacamole specifically to use it as a sauce for your burger, I suggest you skip the onion*. Its strong flavour, when used in both recipes, can be quite overpowering and you won’t be able to savour the rest of the ingredients.

I also recommend you try one, or all, of these vegan dips that perfectly compliment any meal. The fresh coriander mojo goes amazingly with the red bean burgers! As I mentioned above, be careful with the use of strong tastes (like onion and garlic) when making any dip or sauce. You really want to be able to taste each element of the delicious food you are making!

I served my burgers on a lettuce leaf, topping them with extra sauce and fresh tomatoes. Feel free to get creative with this, adding any sort of leafy greens or your preferred sauce. As always, share with your loved ones if you can.

Volterra is a Tuscan town, often described as magical and mysterious. Here, powerful families like the Medici meet with century-old vampires (“Twilight” series). The town has over 30 centuries of history, preserving evidence for all periods and rules.

Rich historical heritage

As you are approaching Volterra you will see a medieval city wall bordering around the whole historic centre. Through Porta all’Arco, an Etruscan heritage, you can enter the town, the world of mythical creatures. Walking down the narrow, meandering cobblestone streets in amidst rows of stone buildings, you can easily imagine something unbelievable happening here.

Rally in town

Keep walking and don’t let the steep slope stop you! Many medieval towns in Tuscany were built on top of a hill for strategic purposes. Nowadays this has a few advantages. One of them is the spectacular view in every direction you look at. Another – the town is used for rallies. We watched a rally for veterans. While retired racers roared by us with almost reckless speed, fearless grannies were sitting beside them as navigators.

Alabaster and gelato

The historic center is big enough to offer a variety of attractions. Take a relaxing stroll with some gelato in hand while searching for a shop where alabaster handicraft is sold. Volterra is even called the City of alabaster because shaping this mineral has been a tradition here for centuries. As for the ice-cream – try Nutella and mascarpone from gelateria L’isola del gusto, located on the corner of Via Giacomo Matteotti and Via Antonio Gramsci. The real gelato is not frozen, has a creamy texture and is served with a spatula, not a scooper.

If you take your love for ice-cream seriously you might also want to visit Lucca. The Nutella flavoured gelato they offer is possibly the best in the entire region.

The loveliest sunset

If you’ve reached the heart of Tuscany, visiting Teatro di Vallebona is compulsory. That is the impressive remains of a Roman amphitheatre built in the 1^st century BC. The archeological park is also worth a stroll thanks to its relaxed atmosphere and lovely views. To the East is an imposing Medici fortress – Maschio. That, however, is not a tourist attraction but a prison. To the West there is a charming view upon the city and a background of an endless sky. It wouldn’t be too brave to say that: the only thing that beats a sunrise in Tuscany is a sunset in Tuscany. This park and the neighbouring street Viale dei Ponti are both perfect location to watch both.

See you soon

After a sunset in Volterra, you can leave this town with a scent of nostalgia not knowing when you will come back again. There is only one thing that may put you off of this region – the price of real estate. Everything else is truly magical because the local beauty can literally enchant you. You may often see hills, but they surely wouldn’t be covered with green velvet like the hills of Tuscany.

I am Eva, a travel writer and a wholehearted food lover. I blog about my adventures around the globe and try out healthy twists on traditional recipes.

TRAVELS

I believe that discovering different cultures makes us more tolerant and humble human beings; that travelling is what really makes us feel alive; that seeing the whole world is impossible but trying to do so is absolutely mandatory.

GOOD FOOD

I believe that tasty food gives us that extra bit of excitement about travelling. To me, loving indulgence does not need to equal being ignorant to what you eat. I strongly support eating healthy (for the most part) and being a compassionate, responsible person who does not tolerate animal cruelty.

CHASING DREAMS

I believe we can all make our world a better one by devoting more time and energy to what we love and truly makes us happy. I stand for foolishly brave dreams and epic failures in chase of them. I would much rather be someone who made a mistake than someone who was too afraid to risk.

I want to inspire you. I want to make you eager to explore, to live healthier and to pursue your purpose in life.

HOW I GOT HERE

Back in high school in Bulgaria, when I started my first blog for the love of writing and amateur photography, I never thought this could be an occupation. Not long after I moved to the UK to venture into the studies of Architecture without even knowing what to be an architect really is like. So far, I have not found my calling in this field but I surely still love house décor and design, and buildings fascinate me almost as much as nature.

Best thing about dreading my university studies was that they pushed me on the search for an escape. I wanted to create a lovely, little space full of positiveness and things I truly, madly, deeply enjoy. That is how I re-discovered my interest in online media and digital marketing. I guess back when I had to make a degree choice I did not know studying any of these was a “thing”. Meanwhile, my passion for travelling, writing, eating well and meeting strangers grew even stronger. Now it seems almost natural to combine all of those things into a blog. A charming little journey to the tastiest and most breathtaking places out there!

WHAT IS NEXT?

Here I am now, a 24-year old blogger eager to learn, taste and experience.

I have just finished a six-month living and studying experience on the Iberian peninsula. During that time I got to explore well over 50 spectacular cities, villages and natural wonders. This, apparently, has only been the beginning of my Spain journey. Recently, I moved to the Canary islands, pursuing my dreams as per usual. It did not take more than some February summer heat to fall in love with living here. I still have to share here a ton of worth-it trips from the past. However, I am a lot more excited about what I am yet to discover!

 Take only memories, leave only footprints.

Volterra is a Tuscan town, often described as magical and mysterious. Here, powerful families like the Medici meet with century-old vampires (“Twilight” series). The town has over 30 centuries of history, preserving evidence for all periods and rules.

Rich historical heritage

As you are approaching Volterra you will see a medieval city wall bordering around the whole historic centre. Through Porta all’Arco, an Etruscan heritage, you can enter the town, the world of mythical creatures. Walking down the narrow, meandering cobblestone streets in amidst rows of stone buildings, you can easily imagine something unbelievable happening here.

Rally in town

Keep walking and don’t let the steep slope stop you! Many medieval towns in Tuscany were built on top of a hill for strategic purposes. Nowadays this has a few advantages. One of them is the spectacular view in every direction you look at. Another – the town is used for rallies. We watched a rally for veterans. While retired racers roared by us with almost reckless speed, fearless grannies were sitting beside them as navigators.

Alabaster and gelato

The historic center is big enough to offer a variety of attractions. Take a relaxing stroll with some gelato in hand while searching for a shop where alabaster handicraft is sold. Volterra is even called the City of alabaster because shaping this mineral has been a tradition here for centuries. As for the ice-cream – try Nutella and mascarpone from gelateria L’isola del gusto, located on the corner of Via Giacomo Matteotti and Via Antonio Gramsci. The real gelato is not frozen, has a creamy texture and is served with a spatula, not a scooper.

If you take your love for ice-cream seriously you might also want to visit Lucca. The Nutella flavoured gelato they offer is possibly the best in the entire region.

The loveliest sunset

If you’ve reached the heart of Tuscany, visiting Teatro di Vallebona is compulsory. That is the impressive remains of a Roman amphitheatre built in the 1^st century BC. The archeological park is also worth a stroll thanks to its relaxed atmosphere and lovely views. To the East is an imposing Medici fortress – Maschio. That, however, is not a tourist attraction but a prison. To the West there is a charming view upon the city and a background of an endless sky. It wouldn’t be too brave to say that: the only thing that beats a sunrise in Tuscany is a sunset in Tuscany. This park and the neighbouring street Viale dei Ponti are both perfect location to watch both.

See you soon

After a sunset in Volterra, you can leave this town with a scent of nostalgia not knowing when you will come back again. There is only one thing that may put you off of this region – the price of real estate. Everything else is truly magical because the local beauty can literally enchant you. You may often see hills, but they surely wouldn’t be covered with green velvet like the hills of Tuscany.

Volterra is a Tuscan town, often described as magical and mysterious. Here, powerful families like the Medici meet with century-old vampires (“Twilight” series). The town has over 30 centuries of history, preserving evidence for all periods and rules.

Rich historical heritage

As you are approaching Volterra you will see a medieval city wall bordering around the whole historic centre. Through Porta all’Arco, an Etruscan heritage, you can enter the town, the world of mythical creatures. Walking down the narrow, meandering cobblestone streets in amidst rows of stone buildings, you can easily imagine something unbelievable happening here.

Rally in town

Keep walking and don’t let the steep slope stop you! Many medieval towns in Tuscany were built on top of a hill for strategic purposes. Nowadays this has a few advantages. One of them is the spectacular view in every direction you look at. Another – the town is used for rallies. We watched a rally for veterans. While retired racers roared by us with almost reckless speed, fearless grannies were sitting beside them as navigators.

Alabaster and gelato

The historic center is big enough to offer a variety of attractions. Take a relaxing stroll with some gelato in hand while searching for a shop where alabaster handicraft is sold. Volterra is even called the City of alabaster because shaping this mineral has been a tradition here for centuries. As for the ice-cream – try Nutella and mascarpone from gelateria L’isola del gusto, located on the corner of Via Giacomo Matteotti and Via Antonio Gramsci. The real gelato is not frozen, has a creamy texture and is served with a spatula, not a scooper.

If you take your love for ice-cream seriously you might also want to visit Lucca. The Nutella flavoured gelato they offer is possibly the best in the entire region.

The loveliest sunset

If you’ve reached the heart of Tuscany, visiting Teatro di Vallebona is compulsory. That is the impressive remains of a Roman amphitheatre built in the 1^st century BC. The archeological park is also worth a stroll thanks to its relaxed atmosphere and lovely views. To the East is an imposing Medici fortress – Maschio. That, however, is not a tourist attraction but a prison. To the West there is a charming view upon the city and a background of an endless sky. It wouldn’t be too brave to say that: the only thing that beats a sunrise in Tuscany is a sunset in Tuscany. This park and the neighbouring street Viale dei Ponti are both perfect location to watch both.

See you soon

After a sunset in Volterra, you can leave this town with a scent of nostalgia not knowing when you will come back again. There is only one thing that may put you off of this region – the price of real estate. Everything else is truly magical because the local beauty can literally enchant you. You may often see hills, but they surely wouldn’t be covered with green velvet like the hills of Tuscany.

Volterra is a Tuscan town, often described as magical and mysterious. Here, powerful families like the Medici meet with century-old vampires (“Twilight” series). The town has over 30 centuries of history, preserving evidence for all periods and rules.

Rich historical heritage

As you are approaching Volterra you will see a medieval city wall bordering around the whole historic centre. Through Porta all’Arco, an Etruscan heritage, you can enter the town, the world of mythical creatures. Walking down the narrow, meandering cobblestone streets in amidst rows of stone buildings, you can easily imagine something unbelievable happening here.

Rally in town

Keep walking and don’t let the steep slope stop you! Many medieval towns in Tuscany were built on top of a hill for strategic purposes. Nowadays this has a few advantages. One of them is the spectacular view in every direction you look at. Another – the town is used for rallies. We watched a rally for veterans. While retired racers roared by us with almost reckless speed, fearless grannies were sitting beside them as navigators.

Alabaster and gelato

The historic center is big enough to offer a variety of attractions. Take a relaxing stroll with some gelato in hand while searching for a shop where alabaster handicraft is sold. Volterra is even called the City of alabaster because shaping this mineral has been a tradition here for centuries. As for the ice-cream – try Nutella and mascarpone from gelateria L’isola del gusto, located on the corner of Via Giacomo Matteotti and Via Antonio Gramsci. The real gelato is not frozen, has a creamy texture and is served with a spatula, not a scooper.

If you take your love for ice-cream seriously you might also want to visit Lucca. The Nutella flavoured gelato they offer is possibly the best in the entire region.

The loveliest sunset

If you’ve reached the heart of Tuscany, visiting Teatro di Vallebona is compulsory. That is the impressive remains of a Roman amphitheatre built in the 1^st century BC. The archeological park is also worth a stroll thanks to its relaxed atmosphere and lovely views. To the East is an imposing Medici fortress – Maschio. That, however, is not a tourist attraction but a prison. To the West there is a charming view upon the city and a background of an endless sky. It wouldn’t be too brave to say that: the only thing that beats a sunrise in Tuscany is a sunset in Tuscany. This park and the neighbouring street Viale dei Ponti are both perfect location to watch both.

See you soon

After a sunset in Volterra, you can leave this town with a scent of nostalgia not knowing when you will come back again. There is only one thing that may put you off of this region – the price of real estate. Everything else is truly magical because the local beauty can literally enchant you. You may often see hills, but they surely wouldn’t be covered with green velvet like the hills of Tuscany.

Volterra is a Tuscan town, often described as magical and mysterious. Here, powerful families like the Medici meet with century-old vampires (“Twilight” series). The town has over 30 centuries of history, preserving evidence for all periods and rules.

Rich historical heritage

As you are approaching Volterra you will see a medieval city wall bordering around the whole historic centre. Through Porta all’Arco, an Etruscan heritage, you can enter the town, the world of mythical creatures. Walking down the narrow, meandering cobblestone streets in amidst rows of stone buildings, you can easily imagine something unbelievable happening here.

Rally in town

Keep walking and don’t let the steep slope stop you! Many medieval towns in Tuscany were built on top of a hill for strategic purposes. Nowadays this has a few advantages. One of them is the spectacular view in every direction you look at. Another – the town is used for rallies. We watched a rally for veterans. While retired racers roared by us with almost reckless speed, fearless grannies were sitting beside them as navigators.

Alabaster and gelato

The historic center is big enough to offer a variety of attractions. Take a relaxing stroll with some gelato in hand while searching for a shop where alabaster handicraft is sold. Volterra is even called the City of alabaster because shaping this mineral has been a tradition here for centuries. As for the ice-cream – try Nutella and mascarpone from gelateria L’isola del gusto, located on the corner of Via Giacomo Matteotti and Via Antonio Gramsci. The real gelato is not frozen, has a creamy texture and is served with a spatula, not a scooper.

If you take your love for ice-cream seriously you might also want to visit Lucca. The Nutella flavoured gelato they offer is possibly the best in the entire region.

The loveliest sunset

If you’ve reached the heart of Tuscany, visiting Teatro di Vallebona is compulsory. That is the impressive remains of a Roman amphitheatre built in the 1^st century BC. The archeological park is also worth a stroll thanks to its relaxed atmosphere and lovely views. To the East is an imposing Medici fortress – Maschio. That, however, is not a tourist attraction but a prison. To the West there is a charming view upon the city and a background of an endless sky. It wouldn’t be too brave to say that: the only thing that beats a sunrise in Tuscany is a sunset in Tuscany. This park and the neighbouring street Viale dei Ponti are both perfect location to watch both.

See you soon

After a sunset in Volterra, you can leave this town with a scent of nostalgia not knowing when you will come back again. There is only one thing that may put you off of this region – the price of real estate. Everything else is truly magical because the local beauty can literally enchant you. You may often see hills, but they surely wouldn’t be covered with green velvet like the hills of Tuscany.

Volterra is a Tuscan town, often described as magical and mysterious. Here, powerful families like the Medici meet with century-old vampires (“Twilight” series). The town has over 30 centuries of history, preserving evidence for all periods and rules.

Rich historical heritage

As you are approaching Volterra you will see a medieval city wall bordering around the whole historic centre. Through Porta all’Arco, an Etruscan heritage, you can enter the town, the world of mythical creatures. Walking down the narrow, meandering cobblestone streets in amidst rows of stone buildings, you can easily imagine something unbelievable happening here.

Rally in town

Keep walking and don’t let the steep slope stop you! Many medieval towns in Tuscany were built on top of a hill for strategic purposes. Nowadays this has a few advantages. One of them is the spectacular view in every direction you look at. Another – the town is used for rallies. We watched a rally for veterans. While retired racers roared by us with almost reckless speed, fearless grannies were sitting beside them as navigators.

Alabaster and gelato

The historic center is big enough to offer a variety of attractions. Take a relaxing stroll with some gelato in hand while searching for a shop where alabaster handicraft is sold. Volterra is even called the City of alabaster because shaping this mineral has been a tradition here for centuries. As for the ice-cream – try Nutella and mascarpone from gelateria L’isola del gusto, located on the corner of Via Giacomo Matteotti and Via Antonio Gramsci. The real gelato is not frozen, has a creamy texture and is served with a spatula, not a scooper.

If you take your love for ice-cream seriously you might also want to visit Lucca. The Nutella flavoured gelato they offer is possibly the best in the entire region.

The loveliest sunset

If you’ve reached the heart of Tuscany, visiting Teatro di Vallebona is compulsory. That is the impressive remains of a Roman amphitheatre built in the 1^st century BC. The archeological park is also worth a stroll thanks to its relaxed atmosphere and lovely views. To the East is an imposing Medici fortress – Maschio. That, however, is not a tourist attraction but a prison. To the West there is a charming view upon the city and a background of an endless sky. It wouldn’t be too brave to say that: the only thing that beats a sunrise in Tuscany is a sunset in Tuscany. This park and the neighbouring street Viale dei Ponti are both perfect location to watch both.

See you soon

After a sunset in Volterra, you can leave this town with a scent of nostalgia not knowing when you will come back again. There is only one thing that may put you off of this region – the price of real estate. Everything else is truly magical because the local beauty can literally enchant you. You may often see hills, but they surely wouldn’t be covered with green velvet like the hills of Tuscany.

Take only memories, leave only footprints.

I am Eva, a travel writer and a wholehearted food lover. I blog about my adventures around the globe and try out healthy twists on traditional recipes.

TRAVELS

I believe that discovering different cultures makes us more tolerant and humble human beings; that travelling is what really makes us feel alive; that seeing the whole world is impossible but trying to do so is absolutely mandatory.

GOOD FOOD

I believe that tasty food gives us that extra bit of excitement about travelling. To me, loving indulgence does not need to equal being ignorant to what you eat. I strongly support eating healthy (for the most part) and being a compassionate, responsible person who does not tolerate animal cruelty.

CHASING DREAMS

I believe we can all make our world a better one by devoting more time and energy to what we love and truly makes us happy. I stand for foolishly brave dreams and epic failures in chase of them. I would much rather be someone who made a mistake than someone who was too afraid to risk.

I want to inspire you. I want to make you eager to explore, to live healthier and to pursue your purpose in life.

HOW I GOT HERE

Back in high school in Bulgaria, when I started my first blog for the love of writing and amateur photography, I never thought this could be an occupation. Not long after I moved to the UK to venture into the studies of Architecture without even knowing what to be an architect really is like. So far, I have not found my calling in this field but I surely still love house décor and design, and buildings fascinate me almost as much as nature.

Best thing about dreading my university studies was that they pushed me on the search for an escape. I wanted to create a lovely, little space full of positiveness and things I truly, madly, deeply enjoy. That is how I re-discovered my interest in online media and digital marketing. I guess back when I had to make a degree choice I did not know studying any of these was a “thing”. Meanwhile, my passion for travelling, writing, eating well and meeting strangers grew even stronger. Now it seems almost natural to combine all of those things into a blog. A charming little journey to the tastiest and most breathtaking places out there!

WHAT IS NEXT?

Here I am now, a 23-year old blogger eager to learn, taste and experience.

I am just back from an unforgettable trip to the most charming spots of my beloved Italy. What’s more exciting is that I will spend the next few months in Spain, devoting myself to some Social media studies! I welcome you to my picturesque journey to charming villages, breathtaking beaches and abundance of delicious dishes. Why not join me on my most recent post of my Spanish fiesta ?

CONTACT ME

Are you wondering what to eat in Italy or how to get from Venice to Rome? Do not hesitate to ask me anything about food and travels, especially in Europe.  I would be happy to answer any queries via email: [email protected]