The place was perfect, the area was quiet and ideal for disconnecting and we could not ask for better weather. We had a great time and really enjoyed the outdoors and simple things, like sunbathing, reading, talking a walk in the forest and cooking. We had no TV, no WiFi and barely any mobile phone signal reception.

So, what did we eat? As you know, food has become an important part of my routine and my blog, so this post had to include a recipe. Most of the food we had was barbecued and because it is summer, very easy to prepare as well.

Mediterranean breakfasts with toast, ham, and olive oil, cucumber, feta, and black olives. Coffee to get you going. And because every day is a good day for barbecue, we had sea bass one day, beef steak another day, chorizo criollo, chicken and corn on the cob.

One day I also prepared this delicious baby potatoes and cucumber salad.  I hope you like the photos and my next post will be about our trek in and around Viveiro after a couple of days there.

Boil the baby potatoes over medium heat for about 15 minutes. Strain the potatoes and cut them in pieces and place in salad bowl.  Now, wash the cucumber. Because it was from my mother’s cousin’s orchard, therefore ecological, I did not remove the skin, something I’ve seen people do in Greece during my trips there. Cut thin slices and add it to the bowl.

Last, chop the chive and pull the leaves from the coriander. You can chop them too, but I prefer them whole.  Combine all the ingredients, add salt, and olive oil to taste and serve.

Buon appetito!

Another idea for a summer salad here