Life at Casa Adora: Stories from Rural Andalucía.
Life in rural Andalucía is not the one I planned. I arrived at Casa Adora, a village house in the Sierra del Sur in Jaén province, in 2012, and I've been writing about it ever since: the builders, the neighbours, the dogs, the walks, and the occasional pirate.
This is the home for those stories: moving to Spain, settling in and village life, Issy and Poppy, my greyhounds, long walks on the Via Verde, travels further afield, family history, and a few food tales that never quite fitted a recipe hub. Many of these posts date from the early years of the blog, so you'll find them being updated and tidied as I go.
If it's recipes you're after, the ones cooked on the road are in my Campervan Cooking Recipes collection.
Jump to: Settling in · Dogs · Walks · Travels · Family · Food stories · Garden
Settling In and Village Life in Rural Andalucía
- Moving to Spain
- My Andaluz patio: The beginning
- How to Keep a Builder Happy
- Manu is a friend of mine
- Manuel Aranda Espejo
- A Day in Rural Andalucía: Encounters, Traditions, and Simple Pleasures
- Quirky Rules and Traditions That Make Spain Unique
- Spain: A load of old bulls
- My Charity Work and the Only Pirate in the Village
- Charity: Acompalia
- Jaén's Cathedral, Arab Baths & Tapas Bars: A Triffic Day in Andalusia
- Jaén, Coffee and Jack Sparrow
- Washing Day Blues (And Whites & Yellows)
Dogs at Casa Adora
Issy and Poppy were my constant companions at Casa Adora and on the road. Poppy passed away in March 2026, and Issy carries on.
- Rescuing Spanish Greyhounds: A Heartwarming Tale
- Happy First Anniversary Poppy
- Rescued from a Tree Hollow - Cute Puppy
- Spot the Dog – A Sad Tale with Hopefully a Happy Ending
- Feeding My Senior Greyhound During IMHA Recovery: A Practical Guide
Walks and the Via Verde
- The Via Verde Aceite de Jaén – Part I
- Walking Gives You Blisters
- A Walk in the Park
- Everywhere is within walking distance if you have the time
Travels Near and Far
- India: Chandni Chowk Spice Market
- India: The Best Kebab is in Lucknow
- India: My New Friend in Jaisalmer
- Delhi Belly or Montezuma's Revenge what would you do?
- Finland: The Land of Saunas, Lakes and Reindeer
- For All the Tea in China
- Indiana Morrison in China
- Meeting up with Asia Life Magazine in Ho Chi Minh City
- A Grand Day Out in Ramsbottom
Family and Memories
- My Family Tree
- Morrison Family Tree from 1598 to Date
- My Story: WW2 and the London Blitz
- 10 Mill Street, Montrose: The Morrison Letterbox
- The Day I Met Dennis Lillee, AM, MBE.
- To my dearest sister, currently knee-deep in naan in Rochdale
Food Stories
- A Dash of Vinegar - The Versatile Elixir
- Basil Pesto: So Versatile
- Spice is Nice – Cayenne Pepper (Sort of)
- Beans: They Can Kill You, You Know. Well, Nearly Anyway.
- Salt & Sugar: Why I Make My Own Baked Beans on Football Days
- Chicken and Coconut Curry — Fresh Coconut, Casa Adora Style
- Cheese Workshop in Las Alpujarras
- Lancashire's Finest - Cheese
- Shiitake Mushrooms - Grow Your Own
Garden and Nature
Related Reading
Vanlife in Spain: A Guide to Cooking and Travelling with Dogs
Life on the road in Florie, the campervan, with Issy — and Poppy in spirit.
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Find more recipes and food adventures here. Browse all recipe collections at The Flexible Chef's Complete Hub Guide.
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