{"id":966,"date":"2024-02-13T21:34:13","date_gmt":"2024-02-13T21:34:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sazonthefolkcook.com\/blog\/?p=966"},"modified":"2024-10-21T10:48:10","modified_gmt":"2024-10-21T10:48:10","slug":"dining-spanish-food-stately-house","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sazonthefolkcook.com\/blog\/dining-spanish-food-stately-house\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet our local host Mari Pepa: the pleasure of dining Spanish food in a 19th century stately house"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Mari Pepa is one of our esteemed hosts in <a href=\"https:\/\/sazonthefolkcook.com\/blog\/discover-the-experience-of-tapas-in-spain-an-unforgettable-gastronomic-adventure\/\">Malaga<\/a><\/strong>. Her passion for cooking is only comparable to her love for decoration. A hobby which she undoubtedly unleashes comfortably in her 19th century stately home. At <a href=\"https:\/\/sazonthefolkcook.com\/en\">Saz\u00f3n The Folk Cook<\/a>, we aim to provide you, foodies, with unique experiences. So what could be better than a delicious proposal of <a href=\"https:\/\/sazonthefolkcook.com\/blog\/authentic-spanish-food-with-sazon\/\">authentic Spanish food<\/a> prepared by a local cook, Mari Pepa, while relishing the lordly atmosphere of her magnificent home?<strong> Shall we meet Mari Pepa?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-969\" src=\"https:\/\/sazonthefolkcook.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/4ecca504-0638-4b61-8323-32d8ba34c382.jpg\" alt=\"Mari Pepa &amp; Raquel preparing Spanish food\" width=\"1200\" height=\"959\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sazonthefolkcook.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/4ecca504-0638-4b61-8323-32d8ba34c382.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sazonthefolkcook.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/4ecca504-0638-4b61-8323-32d8ba34c382-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sazonthefolkcook.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/4ecca504-0638-4b61-8323-32d8ba34c382-1024x818.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sazonthefolkcook.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/4ecca504-0638-4b61-8323-32d8ba34c382-768x614.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Mari Pepa and Raquel, mother-to-daughter tradition<\/h2>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>\u201cI&#8217;m a very affable and sentimental person. I consider myself a great conversationalist, and sharing is a way of life for me.\u201d<\/em><\/h5>\n<p>Let us introduce you to <strong>Mari Pepa, one of Saz\u00f3n\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/sazonthefolkcook.com\/blog\/seafood-vs-traditional-valencian-paella-differences-and-best-local-places-to-eat\/\">Spanish<\/a> local cooks<\/strong>. Though there\u2019s no need for a more detailed introduction beyond the words she has accurately used to define herself. A good person <strong>willing to share her time, her knowledge, the best <a href=\"https:\/\/sazonthefolkcook.com\/blog\/when-is-the-best-time-of-year-to-visit-granada\/\">Spanish food<\/a>, and great experiences.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Mari Pepa&#8217;s property is large enough for all her sons and daughters to have their own house on the finca. This allows the whole family to enjoy each other\u2019s company and be close by for whatever may come up. That is the reason why <strong>Raquel accompanies her beloved mother in her <a href=\"https:\/\/sazonthefolkcook.com\/blog\/15-must-do-activities-for-a-full-day-in-granada-the-ultimate-guide\/\">culinary<\/a> adventure<\/strong>, which consists of preparing <strong>an <a href=\"https:\/\/sazonthefolkcook.com\/en\/experiences\/mari-pepa-y-raquel\/dine-in-a-historic-malaga-residence-paella-ajoblanco-and-local-delights\">exquisite menu<\/a> based on family recipes, quality products, and lots of love<\/strong> &#8211; true Spanish food! And of course, to share it with all those who wish to discover the charms and enchantment of their cuisine in the heart of Malaga region. Would you come with us to discover the gastronomic and sensorial journey created by this mother-daughter duo?<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-971\" src=\"https:\/\/sazonthefolkcook.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Anfitriona-MaPepa-Trapiche_53.jpg\" alt=\"Delicious Spanish food in a stately house\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sazonthefolkcook.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Anfitriona-MaPepa-Trapiche_53.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sazonthefolkcook.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Anfitriona-MaPepa-Trapiche_53-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sazonthefolkcook.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Anfitriona-MaPepa-Trapiche_53-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sazonthefolkcook.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Anfitriona-MaPepa-Trapiche_53-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>A stunning background for a <a href=\"https:\/\/sazonthefolkcook.com\/en\/experiences\/mari-pepa-y-raquel\/dine-in-a-historic-malaga-residence-paella-ajoblanco-and-local-delights\">super experience<\/a><\/h2>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>\u201cIt came into my family&#8217;s hands thanks to a chance meeting between my father-in-law and a man who unknowingly gave him a winning lottery ticket.\u201d<\/em><\/h5>\n<p>What Mari Pepa offers is not just about enjoying exquisite Spanish food. The <strong>setting and ambience of her house<\/strong> is also an attraction that will <strong>positively enhance the final <a href=\"https:\/\/sazonthefolkcook.com\/blog\/seafood-vs-traditional-valencian-paella-differences-and-best-local-places-to-eat\/\">experience<\/a><\/strong>. Our diner host opens the doors of her stately home, the <a href=\"https:\/\/sazonthefolkcook.com\/blog\/best-summer-getaways-in-spain-restaurants-with-pools\/\">summer<\/a> residence of a former mayor of Malaga.<\/p>\n<p>The house&#8217;s floors (a beautiful checkerboard pattern) and the vegetation of the finca have been preserved just as they were when the house was built in the 19th century. The <strong>English influence<\/strong> on this beautiful property can be noticed in almost every corner. On the one hand, plants and trees were, apparently, a gift from an English noblewoman to this mayor. And on the other hand, <strong>Mari Pepa&#8217;s taste for decoration<\/strong>, which is reflected in countless small details and ornaments from that country. In addition, the <strong>Malaga and Andalusian charm<\/strong> combines harmoniously in every part of this stately house.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-974\" src=\"https:\/\/sazonthefolkcook.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Anfitriona-MaPepa-Trapiche_43.jpg\" alt=\"Mari Pepa's salad \" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sazonthefolkcook.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Anfitriona-MaPepa-Trapiche_43.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sazonthefolkcook.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Anfitriona-MaPepa-Trapiche_43-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sazonthefolkcook.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Anfitriona-MaPepa-Trapiche_43-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sazonthefolkcook.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Anfitriona-MaPepa-Trapiche_43-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Tasty Spanish food cooked with loving care<\/h2>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>\u201cMy love for cooking dates back to my childhood, and it&#8217;s something I&#8217;ve continued throughout my life.\u201d<\/em><\/h5>\n<p>At Mari Pepa&#8217;s home we can feel the power of tradition. Not only in the house itself, but also and mainly in the recipes she prepares along with her beloved daughter Raquel. Following the recipes of her mother and grandmothers, Mari Pepa tries to continue the <strong>family culinary tradition<\/strong> together with another generation, her daughter Raquel. Together, sharing special moments in the kitchen, <strong>they take pleasure in every delicacy they prepare for their dinner guests.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To start with, sheep cheese from the Sierra de Malaga, <a href=\"https:\/\/sazonthefolkcook.com\/blog\/the-culinary-treasures-of-spain\/\">Serrano ham<\/a> and seasoned avocado from the Costa Tropical of <a href=\"https:\/\/sazonthefolkcook.com\/blog\/discover-the-experience-of-tapas-in-spain-an-unforgettable-gastronomic-adventure\/\">Granada<\/a>. Then, a typical cold soup, very representative of Spanish summer food, <em><a href=\"http:\/\/ajoblanco\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ajoblanco<\/a><\/em>. The main course is a tasty <a href=\"https:\/\/sazonthefolkcook.com\/blog\/the-culinary-treasures-of-spain\/\">paella<\/a>. Up to you to choose between the main ingredient: meat or fish. And to finish this feast of Spanish flavours, a delicious <em>flan<\/em> (creme caramel), one of the most common desserts in Spanish food. <strong>A true treat!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-973\" src=\"https:\/\/sazonthefolkcook.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/6f9de3b2-78b3-4973-814f-4c31cfe07597.jpg\" alt=\"Spanish dessert: flan\" width=\"1200\" height=\"959\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sazonthefolkcook.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/6f9de3b2-78b3-4973-814f-4c31cfe07597.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sazonthefolkcook.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/6f9de3b2-78b3-4973-814f-4c31cfe07597-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sazonthefolkcook.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/6f9de3b2-78b3-4973-814f-4c31cfe07597-1024x818.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sazonthefolkcook.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/6f9de3b2-78b3-4973-814f-4c31cfe07597-768x614.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">Mari Pepa is <em>\u201csure that once you step through the door, you&#8217;ll never forget this place.\u201d<\/em><\/h5>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Meet Mari Pepa, Raquel and many more locals. And give yourself a treat with their tasty Spanish food menus! <a href=\"https:\/\/sazonthefolkcook.com\/en\">Join Saz\u00f3n The Folk Cook!<\/a><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mari Pepa is one of our esteemed hosts in Malaga. Her passion for cooking is only comparable to her love for decoration. A hobby which she undoubtedly unleashes comfortably in her 19th century stately home. At Saz\u00f3n The Folk Cook, we aim to provide you, foodies, with unique experiences. 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