Photos from Luc and Alison’s May 2009 vacation in Ibiza, Spain. We were based in Eivissa. Highlights include a boistrous Medieval Fair, delicacies from Ibiza’s Gastronomic Festival, a wonderful meal by Chef David Roman of La Torreta Restaurante, an island tour that featured Las Salinas, Sant Josep, Portinatx, Sant Antoni and Santa Eulalia – and a delightful stay at Hotel Garbi.
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Ibiza
Our vacation to Ibiza, Spain inspired this recipe for Le Lapin à la Moutarde (Mustard Rabbit). Foodies will recognize it as an example of classic French bistro cuisine, just like Boeuf Bourguignon or Soupe à l’Oignon (Onion Soup), which I will cover in later food posts. However, rabbit is a also classic Spanish dish, normally prepared in a stew with tomatoes, cloves, onions, thyme, tarragon and celery.
I came across this interesting combo of paprika and cinnamon at our lunch at La Torreta.
Ideal pairing is with a main dish that is has character. Subtle, wimpy won’t do. Example, a delicate filet of sole in lemon butter would be swamped by these fries.
Ibiza has to be one of the most challenging locations I have ever been to when it comes to understanding the geography. The issue for me was confusing terminology. But then, unlike me, you are probably smarter than a fifth grader.
I thought this quick reference might be useful to future Ibiza travelers.
Everybody knows that food can make or break a vacation. And all the walking and exhaustion melts away with the first bite of a great meal. Then there’s always that one experience that you end up laughing about – either while you are eating – or later.
Read about the restaurants we liked and loved in Ibiza. Oh, and that other one…