A while ago we ate in a restaurant which had one of those map place mats. It wasn't the typical Tenerife map you find in quite a few trad and casual restaurants, it was more interesting in that it highlighted areas by their gastronomic specialities in jaunty, cartoon fashion.
There are some general rules when it comes to traditional Tenerife cuisine, like coastal areas are better for fish whereas inland towns and villages are the places to go for grilled meats and hearty stews. But some areas have quite specific foods linked to them.
The last couple of weeks have reminded us of some of the differences between staying in resorts like Playa de las Américas and resorts like Puerto de la Cruz.
This was something new, something I had never seen nor heard before. Matt Elliott was layering his music as he created it – slowing his vocals down, speeding them up...
A couple of euros buys you a poke of finger-burning sweet, roasted chestnuts and a generous cup of wine that'll put hair on your chest. Together, with the smell of the sea air thrown in for good measure, it's a winning combination...