VAGABONDS MENU IN MARCH

What new is happening on culinary sector in Finca Sofia. At least we will introduce a new Vagabond's Menu.Everybody who will participate the" Rambla Salada de Albatera" trekking happening will have a possibility  later in the  afternoon to enjoy the new day's menu .More information and the route one can look searching in internet and printing: es.wikiloc.com and choosing the category "rutas en Espana"and then writing "finca sofia - rambla salada".
VAGABOND'S MENU
1st plate: smoked mussels a'la Chef
2nd plate: tomato soup a'la Murciana
3rd plate : grilled pork with boiled poatoes
dessert: coffee or tea and "tiger cake"
Drinks: Chef''s choice of red wine, beer and water. The menu includes bread and different kinds of sauces from www.thorsfoodgallery.blogspot.com list.

On the right , smoked mussels and mussels wrapped in a Lap  thin  bread.

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JAIME EL BARBUDO WAS HERE!

One of the famous bandits in Spanish history was without any doubts Jaime El Barbudo. His real name was Jaime Cayetano Alfonso, born in 1783 and he was hanged at Plaza de Santo Domingo, Murcia  15.7.1824 .His body was cut in 5 pieces and his head was at view in Crevillente.Some local stories confirm that there was a Tasca (Pub in English) in those days here in Los Vives, which he visited frequently. Some kilometers western from Finca Sofia starts a small mountain group called Sierra de Pila, where he had one of his hiding places , a cave called Cueva de Excomunion.If somebody is interested in reading more details of his past, there are lot of information in internet.

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ALMOND AND HOTTENTOT FIG

The common almond (Amygdalus communis) blooming near the main house. This variety has pink flowers ,whilst the average almond tree here in this area has white flowers.The green mat under the tree is a South-African origin succulent plant called Hottentot Fig (Carpobrotus edulis). Also it's leaves and fruits are edible.

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THIS IS WHAT WE EAT IN LOS VIVES!

Lettuce growing in the new cultivating module: Lactuca sativa  ,  " Oak leaf" lettuce and " Butter "lettuce.

Fresh herbs growing : Parsley (Petroselinum crispum ) and Dill (Anethum graveolens)

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Here are two photos showing how our new cultivating  module system is producing clean, insect free and ecological herbs and vegetables with very low water consumption.

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NEW IMAGES FROM FINCA SOFIA

ADSL Internet tower.

 Here are some recently taken photos from the surroundings of LOS VIVES.



My friend Toimi examining the new ADSL energy independent
Internet connection tower.Now we have a possibility for several computers or android mobile phones connected to the NET.

The main house seen from east, behind the canyon.

The scenery to east from the main house.

The main entrance to the farm and to the house.

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CONNECTING PEOPLE!

We just opened a new wireless internet connection for our ecological purposes to have faster media services. We used to connect internet with prepaid mobile operator. So in the future, it is possible to connect several computers and android mobile telephones same time to Internet. All energy is supplied for the system  with solar panels.
The location for our finca you can also  find in Google Maps,printing : FINCA SOFIA, and choosing option 03315 Los Vives,Alicante, SPAIN.
What is happening here in Los Vives, it is possble to follow in Twitter / scanpolar.
Ecological salutes!
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EATING WELL IN SPAIN

 

A fresh salad assortment  from our own ecological vegetable plantation and spinach soup with" Zimbabwe chicken" eggs.Can one ask more?

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