The Mediterranean lifestyle

We had planned a day at the beach, in Cala Agulla, in the beautiful North of Majorca. Being environmental conscious, we chose to go by bus. The timetable said 11.30 am. One hour later we were still there, sitting patiently on a bank remembering childhood memories when it took hours to go anywhere. I'd thought it was a thing of the past.

Then it was very common that a train stopped in the middle of nowhere and no one knew what would happen next.

Yesterday people were also amazingly patient; no one got angry or confronted the driver. Majorca wasn't called the calm island for nothing.

Finally, a bus arrived. We got into it, paid our fare. No sooner had we taken our seats that the bus driver announced that the bus couldn't continue as the motor was overheated. Another bus would take us to our beach destination, 8 miles away at the most.

Again we got off the bus and waited to admire the arrival of the oldest bus still traveling the roads of Majorca. The bus driver was so bad that it was more like sailing the road.

However, it all had a happy ending. We reached Cala Agulla, the sun and the Mediterranean Sea were well... luminous and joyful, typically Mediterranean. We had a wonderful day.

In 40 minutes I had prepared a delicious Mediterranean potato omelette that I took to the beach. It is a very good option for a picnic outside, and it was still hot when we ate it. The blue Mediterranean sea and sky made it better that when you eat it at home sitting at a table.

One way or the other the Mediterranean lifestyle is still alive.

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Cherry recipe - Delicious dessert recipe with caramelized cherries

You can buy the first cherries at the end of April, but May and June are the best months to enjoy Mediterranean juicy cherries, their succulent taste, intense bright red, erotic look.

The first known cherry trees sprang up around the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea. They arrived late in Catalonia, where cherry trees are rather young, compared to memorable olive trees or almond trees.

Here is a quick easy delicious cherry dessert recipe:

Caramelized cherries

1-pound cherries
1-pound sugar
1-cup water

Wash the cherries but don't pull off the stems. Set aside.

Add the sugar and water to a saucepan and heat over low heat stirring constantly with a wooden spoon until the mixture has caramelized. If the caramel sauce is too thick, add a little water.

Now take the cherries one by one and dip them in the caramel sauce. Distribute them artistically in a plate. If you want to introduce your children to cooking, this recipe is perfect for it. They will end up dirty with caramel, but they always enjoy it a lot.

Decorate the cherry plate with small mint sprigs and leaves and serve. Your children will love this dessert recipe, but grown-ups also, I reckon.

Click here for an exquisite dessert pear recipe with a caramelized sauce like this cherry recipe, made with wine instead of water.

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