Archive for November, 2007

November 28th, 2007

Graffitti

Posted by admin in Urban sights

There is some terrific graffiti to be found around the urban spaces. Here’s one prime example:

And here are some more, thanks to the contribution of Lynne Friedman, an American photographer and Madrid resident:

We have love, sex, strange beings and confusion on our city streets. Why not celebrate all this?
Who are these creatures that […]


November 26th, 2007

Casa Aldaba - La Hiruela

Posted by admin in Where would you like to go?

This charming hotel and restaurant is featured in the video of the week. It is located in a mountain town called La Hiruela.
The very small village of La Hiruela (registered population: 83), is located in the moutain range near Madrid, in an area known as the Sierra del Rincón, now considered by the UNESCO as […]


November 26th, 2007

Recipe for churros

Posted by admin in Recipes

Curious about how to make them in your own home? Here’s a simple recipe:
 
 
 

 
1 1/2 to 2 qt olive (not extra-virgin) or vegetable oil for frying
1 (1-inch-wide) strip orange or lemon peel
2 cups water
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 cups all-purpose flour
Granulated sugar for sprinkling
Special equipment: a metal or plastic churrera fitted with a […]


November 26th, 2007

New fangled blog

Posted by admin in News

Well, with an old-fangled, traditional system (Wordpress), but more adapted to our moveable, flexible world. MNBTV posts will be appearing regularly, so stay tuned! If you want to contribute, let us know at info@mocaenboca.tv


November 17th, 2007

Article about Mocaenboca.tv

Posted by admin in News

Gonzalo Martín of Industria Audiovisual was one of the first to “spot” mocaenboca.tv and he didn’t hesitate to write about us, with an extensive interview. Thank you, Gonzalo! Here’s the link to the article
and here’s the article : )
Me encontró su hermana, Angela, a través de uno de los múltiples listados a los que uno […]


November 17th, 2007

Majorcan wine tasting evening in Boston, Massachusetts

Posted by admin in Wine and wineries

Deborah Hansen of Taberna de Haro in Boston, Massachusetts took her wine tasting adventures on the island of Mallorca a step further and organized a tasting in her restaurant on Wednesday September 19 with the following “authentic” menu:
Primero (First course): Tapas — Coca de verduras, pan payes con alioli, aceitunas mallorquinas, ensalada de […]


November 17th, 2007

Grape varieties in Majorca (or Mallorca)

Posted by admin in Wine and wineries

You’ve seen the video for the Vins Nadal winery in Binissalem, Mallorca. Below is some vocabulary and useful information about wines and about the grapes on the island:
crianza[kree-AHN-zah]The Spanish term meaning “breeding” or “upbringing.” “Con crianza” or “vino de crianza” on a wine label refers to the aging a wine receives. The exact rules are […]


November 17th, 2007

Welcome to our new blog

Posted by admin in News

We’ve made changes! Now we have a blog that is more manageable and interactive. Not only can we include images and short(er) videos, as well as all kinds of text, we can also allow you the user to participate. Please do. We and other users would love to see your comments, opinions, queries and suggestions, […]