Destinations

Scalani Hills Boutari Winery & Residences - beautiful accommodation in Crete www.compassandfork.com

Beautiful Accommodation|Destinations|Greece & Cyprus

Scalani Hills Boutari is the Best Accommodation and Wine Pairing!

If you are looking for beautiful accommodation in Crete, complete with a chance to learn and sample the local wines of Crete, staying at Scalani Hills Boutari Winery & Residences is the perfect boutique accommodation choice for you. Scalani Hills Boutari Winery & Residences: Beautiful Accommodation and Great Wine Too on Crete! The landscape dramatically changes from flat, sandy, landscape to lush green hillsides as we drive from Heraklion Airport toward Scalani Hills Boutari Winery & Residences, our first accommodation … Read More

Destinations|Greece & Cyprus|Visit a City

One Thing that Really Surprised Me About Athens Greece

Many people pass through Athens on their way to the Greek Islands. Is it worth stopping to take a look? We look at the best things to see and do in Athens (including where to eat) and where to stay and I share the one thing that really surprises me about Athens! Athens, Greece is one of those places many people pass through on their way to the Greek Islands. And you’ve probably been wondering if it’s worth stopping to … Read More

Culinary Delights|Destinations|Spain

Madrid Food Guide: Where the Locals Eat

What makes Madrid such a great place to visit? Apart from the weather, history, culture and the affordability, there is also the food! Check out our Madrid Food Guide to find out what special, Spanish dishes the locals eat and where they eat them. Before we move onto the Madrid Food Guide, let’s just revisit the list of reasons noted above as to why you would visit Madrid. The weather is magnificent and although a little warm in summer, it … Read More

Culinary Delights|Destinations|Spain

Valencia a Great Place for Special Spanish Dishes

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Is Valencia worth visiting to enjoy special Spanish dishes? Absolutely. It’s home to Spain’s most famous dish as well as six Michelin-starred restaurants. Valencia is Spain’s third largest city and sits on the Mediterranean Coast. It has a warm and sunny climate. Much of Spain’s brilliant produce grows in the area surrounding this grand, old city. So, yes, it is a great city to visit as a tourist and not just for the food and wine. The old, city center … Read More

5 Tapas Ideas to Create Your Own Tapas Menu www.compassandfork.com

5 Tapas Recipes to Create Your Own Tapas Menu

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Our tapas menu of 5 great tapas ideas for your next Spanish themed dinner party. These tapas recipes or easy Spanish appetizers make perfect casual dining. This Spanish tapas menu with 5 great tapas ideas is perfect for your Spanish themed dinner party. Great casual dining with friends and family. This Compass & Fork menu features 5 great Spanish tapas recipes perfect for entertaining at home. All these tapas recipes are easy to prepare and cook. Enjoy some relaxed Spanish … Read More

Simple Grilled Calamari Recipe for Easy Cooking at Home

Fresh calamari is healthy, tasty and easy to buy. This simple grilled calamari recipe is possibly the easiest and quickest meal you can put on the table. There are so many ways to cook fresh calamari. I love to eat deep fried calamari or pan fried calamari when I go out and I often do. But who wants to cook that at home and clean up all the mess after frying? For easy cooking at home, this simple grilled calamari … Read More