Articles that inspire the way we eat and travel
A collection of articles by Salvia y Limón that were featured in National Geographic Traveller Latin America and Cocina Fácil México
A Sea of Vineyards
National Geographic Traveler
September/November 2022
In Spain, the grape harvest sets the rhythm of late summer and transforms the landscape into a journey through colour, tradition and wine. This article, published in National Geographic Traveler, travels from the coast to La Rioja and Bilbao to explore one of Europe’s great wine cultures. Through unique wineries — including the world’s first underwater winery, Crusoe Treasure — vineyard landscapes that change with the seasons and conversations with winemaker Rodolfo Bastida Caro of Bodegas Ramón Bilbao, the article explores not only the craft of winemaking, but also the traditions, places and way of life that have made this region one of the world’s great wine destinations.
Travelling Through Ireland with a Glass of Whiskey
National Geographic Traveler
June/August 2023
In Dublin, whiskey is part of the city’s history, identity and the many legends that have shaped it over time. This article, published in National Geographic Traveler, takes us to The Liberties, one of Dublin’s oldest neighbourhoods and the birthplace of Irish whiskey. Once known for its wild and chaotic character, it also became home to some of the great dynasties linked to whiskey and beer, including Guinness, Jameson, Roe and Powers. Through streets filled with memory and stories where history and myth intertwine, the article explores the past of an area that once housed dozens of distilleries and eventually became known as the “Golden Triangle” of Irish whiskey. Let’s go for a walk.
A Celebration of Life Through Death
National Geographic Traveler
September/November 2023
In Ireland, death has never been understood simply as an ending, but as part of a broader relationship between memory, spirituality and everyday life. A land of ancient legends, druids, fairies and deeply symbolic traditions, Ireland preserves a unique way of relating to loss and remembrance. This article, published in National Geographic Traveler, explores some of the Irish beliefs and customs surrounding death and visits two of the country’s most emblematic cemeteries, places where history, culture and collective memory remain profoundly present.
Let’s Go for Tapas in Madrid
Cocina Fácil México
Christmas 2021
In Madrid, tapas are part of everyday life and of a very particular way of understanding food: shared, informal and always connected to gathering around the table. More than just small plates, they are a true miniature cuisine enjoyed in bars, markets, terraces and traditional taverns, often accompanied by a drink and a conversation that stretches on without hurry. This article explores that traditional and deeply gastronomic side of Madrid through some of its most beloved tapas, with recipes that aim to capture not only the flavours, but also the atmosphere and the city’s unmistakable way of eating and sharing together.
The Happy Pear
Cocina Fácil México
January 2022
At The Happy Pear, twin brothers David and Steve Flynn have turned veganism into far more than a way of eating. For them, it is a way of living: positive, active and deeply connected to wellbeing and to the way we relate to the world around us. From Ireland, they have built a community centred around simple, accessible and vibrant food. This article explores their universe and the way they understand food, health and everyday life, accompanied by three of their most representative recipes: a dahl, a basic burger and a buddha bowl.
Bread in minutes
Cocina Fácil México
February 2022
In Ireland, soda bread is part of a story shaped by simplicity, survival and tradition. This article takes us to The Firehouse Bakery, a bakery where bread is still made with time, care and sourdough techniques. Through one of the most emblematic products of Irish cuisine, we discover how a humble loaf, born during one of the country’s most difficult periods in the nineteenth century, became a symbol of identity, warmth and shared memory around the table.
The Basque Country, Where Fish Is Revered
Cocina Fácil México
March 2022
The cuisine of the Basque Country has always been deeply connected to the sea and to the way it has shaped both everyday life and local gastronomy. In cities such as Bilbao and San Sebastián, fish is far more than just an ingredient; it is an essential part of a culinary tradition built around seasonality, simplicity and respect for quality produce. Home to renowned chefs and one of the world’s most celebrated food cultures, the Basque Country has turned humble seafood recipes into symbols of identity and heritage. This article explores some of those traditional dishes and the way fish continues to hold a central place at Basque tables today.
From Ukraine to the Kitchen: Borsh (Celebrating the Little Ones)
Cocina Fácil México
April 2022
Coinciding with the beginning of the war in Ukraine, this article revisits one of the most traditional and comforting recipes from this part of the world: borsh. Present in family kitchens for generations, it is a dish that speaks of home, memory and the importance of sharing food around the table. Made primarily with beetroot and meat, borsh reflects a cuisine that is simple, warm and deeply connected to the identity and roots of those who prepare it.
Our Ukrainian friend
Cocina Fácil México
May 2022
Since ancient times, sitting around the table and sharing food has been a symbol of welcome, unity and peace. At a moment when Ukraine sadly fills so many headlines, food remains one of the closest and most human ways to understand a country, its people and its traditions. In this article, we speak with Esbieta, a Ukrainian living in Spain and the creator of a cooking channel followed by thousands of people, where she shares the recipes and flavours she grew up with. Passionate about home cooking, self-taught and deeply influenced by the love and respect for food passed down by her grandmother, Esbieta brings us closer to a cuisine filled with memory, simplicity and warmth through a selection of traditional Ukrainian recipes.
Let the Summer Begin!
Cocina Fácil México
June 2022
In Madrid, summer is also understood through what is poured into a glass and shared around a bar table. This journey through the city explores some of its most traditional and popular drinks — sangria, tinto de verano, carajillo and vermouth — always accompanied by the tapas that form part of Madrid’s everyday rhythm. From the classic calamari sandwich to grilled prawns, papas con mojo picón and a selection of pickled appetisers, the article looks not only at what people eat and drink, but also at how these dishes are prepared, shared and enjoyed in the places where Madrid’s slow and deeply social way of gathering around the table is still very much alive.
Pizza & paninis
Cocina Fácil México
July 2022
There are few dishes as universal and widely loved around the world as pizza. Born in Naples as a simple and affordable meal for workers, it eventually became one of the great symbols of Italian cuisine. This article starts with an easy and versatile dough base to explore everything that can be created from it: from a classic pizza to a calzone, garlic bread or stromboli. It also takes a closer look at the Neapolitan tradition, where pizzaioli continue to make their pizzas following precise methods, using wood-fired ovens and one essential principle: the simpler the pizza and the better the ingredients, the better the final result.
Christmas menu
Cocina Fácil México
Christmas 2022
Christmas can also be explored through the table and the traditions that different countries share around it. In this holiday special, Sobremesa By Salvia y Limón presents two festive menus inspired by cuisines from around the world, brought together by the desire to celebrate slowly and through dishes made for sharing. From a Greek spanakopita dip, a Spanish seafood soup and a British-style leg of lamb, to classics such as eggnog, Australian pavlova, an Irish-inspired salmon terrine, Italian tortellini in vegetable broth, British glazed ham and traditional German mulled wine, the article brings together recipes and simple step-by-step preparations to create a warm, generous Christmas table filled with flavours that travel from one country to another.