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Hairy Bikers’ Mediterranean Adventure ep.6

Mediterranean Adventure / 2 minutes of reading / February 21, 2018 / By HDclump

On the final leg of Hairy Bikers Mediterranean Adventure, the bikers are travelling through southern Spain in the footsteps of the Moors, heading for Costa del Sol and the midsummer festival of San Juan. They begin their exploration of the Moorish influence on the culture and cuisine of Spain in Valencia. Renowned as one of Spain’s most fertile areas, crops have been cultivated here since Roman times, but it was the Moors who perfected the irrigation systems that allowed farming to flourish and, to this day, Valencia is a destination for those seeking out world-class produce. The bikers […]

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Hairy Bikers’ Mediterranean Adventure ep.5

Mediterranean Adventure / 2 minutes of reading / February 20, 2018 / By HDclump

Up until now, on this epic 3000-mile journey across the Mediterranean, the Hairy Bikers have met people deeply embedded in their cuisine and culture. This time, it is about the British influence in the Med from the 17th century until today. In this episode, the bikers are visiting two of the Balearic Islands – Minorca and Majorca. They begin their journey in Mahon, Minorca. This is where one of the world’s favourite condiments was invented. Yes, mayonnaise is actually Mahon-naise. Between 1708 and 1802, Minorca changed hands six times, with variously the Spanish, French and English in government.

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Hairy Bikers’ Mediterranean Adventure ep.4

Mediterranean Adventure / 2 minutes of reading / February 19, 2018 / By HDclump

In Hairy Bikers’ Mediterranean Adventure ep.4, the bikers are in mainland France, in Provence. They begin their journey in Marseille, one of the largest ports in the Mediterranean, where the population is as diverse as the Mediterranean itself. They meet Moroccan-born Fatima, who runs a welcome centre where recent immigrants can cook and eat together. The bikers taste her amazing bourride, a delicious fish stew – bouillabaisse’s younger sibling. She has been awarded the Legion d’Honneur for her services to France. The boys reckon that the bourride alone is worth a gong. The quality of the light in

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Hairy Bikers’ Mediterranean Adventure ep.3

Mediterranean Adventure / 2 minutes of reading / February 16, 2018 / By HDclump

In Hairy Bikers’ Mediterranean Adventure ep.3: the bikers’ Corsican adventure begins in Bonifacio in the south of the island. They head straight for one of the best delis in town to scope out the local cuisine, including the legendary sausage figatelli. Tony, the owner, tells them that there is a holy trinity of ingredients that makes up the basics of Corsican food – meat, cheese and chestnuts. He suggests that the best way for the bikers to understand what makes Corsicans tick is to meet the producers. This gives them a clear mission for their trip across the

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Hairy Bikers’ Mediterranean Adventure ep.2

Mediterranean Adventure / 2 minutes of reading / February 15, 2018 / By HDclump

Hairy Bikers’ Mediterranean Adventure ep.2: The bikers begin their Sardinian adventure in the small town of Cagliari, where everyone is in high spirits for the feast of St Efisio. The locals are dressed in traditional garb to parade through the town on decorated bullock carts. The bikers join in the fun by cooking a local speciality – almond and orange cakes. Leaving the festivities behind, they head west to meet the tuna fishermen of Carloforte. Here, tuna is known as the ‘pig of the sea’ and nose-to-tail eating is the norm. After seeing the locals’ unique form of

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Hairy Bikers’ Mediterranean Adventure ep.1

Mediterranean Adventure / 1 minute of reading / February 14, 2018 / By HDclump

The Hairy Bikers seek out the authentic flavours of the Mediterranean. The Hairy Bikers go off the beaten track in search of authentic flavours of Italy, from simple, local ingredients to spicy ‘nduja pate and some of the best gelato to be found. Hairy Bikers’ Mediterranean Adventure ep.1 dishes: 1. Calabrian pork ribs This flavoursome pork rib roast is cut from pork belly still on the bone. Perfect for marinating and then cooking low and slow before a quick grill or go on the barbecue. 2. Stuffed aubergines A great example of ‘cucina povera’ (kitchen of

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