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Herb-crusted Lamb Chops with Balsamic Glaze
Recipe by Amanda Cushman Serves 6 This elegant entrée is perfect for entertaining or a dinner for two. I purchase lamb at the Central or...
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September 2024
We’re back! The August break was relaxing – although a bit on the warm side for those of you who stayed in Valencia! The temperature...
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Cool Beans Salad
Cool Beans Salad adapted from Inspired Taste Susan Burke March sburkerd@gmail.com WhatsApp +34 651 858463 It’s hotter than Hades these...
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Roasted Sweet Potato & Black Bean Salad
From Susan Burke March sburkerd@gmail.com Sweet potatoes are satisfying and packed with vitamin C, beta carotene, potassium, and fiber....
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July 2024
Summer has arrived! It’s now time to walk on the shady side of the street, hit Valencia’s beautiful beaches, or maybe even get away...
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Green Onion Dip
Adapted from HaveaPlant.com Submitted by Susan Burke March Prep time and cooking time: With a food processor or blender, about 10 minutes...
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June 2024
It already feels like summer! Short sleeves and sandals have replaced warmer clothes, and the beach is packed. Now’s the time to make...
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May 2024
We had 3 seasons this past week in Valencia: end-of-winter cool, the rainy season, and (hopefully coming today or tomorrow) the beginning...
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April 2024
Valencia has survived another Fallas, and what a great festival it was! Now it’s time to set the clocks back (on Sunday 31 March) and get...
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March 2024
Fallas is nearly upon us! The IWCV will be up and running, although perhaps not as fast nor as frequently as in other months. We will not...
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February 2024
Hello from Punxsutawney Phil I am very pleased to report that our membership is robust and growing, with members representing no less...
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Eggplant Caponata
This recipe adapted from Martha Rose Shulman for the New York Times. Photo credit Andrew Scrivani for NY Times Credit Scrivani for Susan...
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January 2024
Happy (Western) New Year, everyone! As another year starts for the IWCV, we would like to take this time to thank our out-going Board...
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Cranberry Relish
From Phyllis Theodos Prep time and Cooking time: 15 minutes Serves 4 A friend at work shared this recipe with me several decades ago and...
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Buttermilk Scones with Blueberries
By Chef Amanda Cushman Prep time: 35 minutes Cook time: 25 minutes Makes 1 dozen These scones were a big hit in my Brunch cooking class....
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Versatile Veggie Frittata
Susan March Prep time & cooking time: 15 minute prep + 15 minutes bake One frittata serves 4 people What’s the difference between a...
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Holiday Giving Newsletter - December 2023
The holiday season is a busy time for our Charities Team and thanks to you wonderful ladies we can bring joy to so many less fortunate...
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December 2023
It is now December, and although there’s no snow in Valencia the holiday spirit is all around us. There will be fireworks and Christmas...
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November 2023
The past few weeks have really shown us Valencia at its best, with sunshine, warmth, cool breezes and lots to do. The IWCV is trying to...
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