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So you think you’re a Guiri?

May 24th, 2011 | Posted by Courtney in Courtney | What's Happening Madrid - (0 Comments)

Guiri Guide is looking for a couple adventurous and enthusiastic expats in Madrid who also happen to have the propensity to write and share.

Our Guiri Guide writers have a thirst for experience and a positive attitude when it comes to their encounters. Moving to a foreign country is never without its dramas but with our Guiri community of support, it can be enjoyable. A true Guiri Guide writer lays out the “Welcome” mat for new expats and then continues as the neighborly host through and through. Do you have what it takes!?

Contact us to learn more or to ask questions at guiriguide@gmail.com

Introducing a new Guiri city, PRAGUE!

March 17th, 2011 | Posted by Courtney in Courtney | Traveling outside Madrid - (0 Comments)

It is our pleasure to introduce to you…

Guiri Guide to Prague!

No introduction needed…just check it out!

The Jamón fix in San Diego, California

February 28th, 2011 | Posted by Courtney in Courtney | Traveling outside Madrid - (0 Comments)

A visit home to San Diego only has to be in motion for so long before I am missing Madrid and Spain.

You wouldn’t believe my elation when my mom came home a few days ago telling me about a Spanish goods store, Pata Negra [Black Duck], that she’d heard about in Pacific Beach. I was so excited that we were in the car before she could even finish the sentence.

Pata Negra Market is small but stocked. My first visit was to scope out the place to determine the frequency of my future visits. I was pleasantly surprised with the variety of items they had on stock, from a substantial meat and cheese counter, to wine and beer (even the water, Vichy Catalon), and food staples.

Some of the items, especially Spain’s famed jamón were ungodly expensive but it’s to be expected given the journey itsmade. While this major delicacy can set you back €80+ in Spain, here at Pata Negra, think more like $400!! But just remember, this cured meat can sit on your counter for months…so don’t fret about meat sweats just yet.

I was most excited to find manchego cheese in curado and semi-curado forms (more and less aged). We also purchased the Marcona Spanish almond, quince paste and tomate frito.

Now I just need to plan a party to give my guests a taste of the country we love so much. Olé!

Quinta Parque de la Fuente del Berro in Madrid

January 31st, 2011 | Posted by Courtney in Courtney | Fitness - (1 Comments)

I love Buen Parque Retiro, I jog there multiple times a week. However, sometimes I find it really nice to change it up and try other parks in Madrid.

The location of Quinta Parque de la Fuente del Berro may not seem immediately appealing if you look at a map, as it’s right along Calle 30, but in reality its location is tucked into the side of a hill and below a charming neighborhood of homes making it…just perfect.

The layout of Quinta Parque de la Fuente del Berro is elongated over more than 13 hectares (32.11 acres) with zig zagging running paths throughout. There are many flat grassy areas which are perfect for picnics as well as a children’s playground. There is also the beautiful gardens, Jardines Sancho Dávila.

To get there, exit the Ventas Metro exit and walk south. The far end of the park (from this direction) is along Avenida de Alcalde Sáinz de Baranda. Use this map to get there. The actual park entrance is on Enrique D’Almonte.

Take my advice and for your next paseo, Quinta Parque de la Fuente del Berro, I promise, you’ll find it peaceful.

Salud, Madrid. Here’s to your Health!

January 24th, 2011 | Posted by Courtney in Courtney | Food and Restaurants | Shopping - (0 Comments)

I don’t think anyone would accuse the Spanish cuisine and diet as being healthful. Sorry, Spain.

Don’t get me wrong, I love Tortilla and Patatas Bravas just as much as the next person but when you live here, you soon find yourself needing a few more whole, natural and naturally low fat items in your daily diet. So enter Salud Madrid, the answer to all my herbal and healthful woes.

I love Salud Madrid as its just minutes walk from my apartment on Ortega Y Gasset near Francisco Silvela. I visit at least once a week to stock up on my beloved spelt bread or mueslí. Other items that I visit for [that are tough to find elsewhere] are tahini, brown sugar, raw oats, white tea, quinoa, barley, or wheat flour.

Other than foods Salud Madrid has vitamins, herbal medications, pre-made foods, energy bars, seaweed, supplements…the list goes on.

Salud Madrid’s hours are from 10:00 to 20:00 from Monday to Fridays and from 10:00 to 14:00 on Saturdays.  They are closed on Sundays.

Here’s to your health!

Salud Madrid – Ortega y Gasset 77 Tel: 91 309 54 77