A Little About us

Hi, we’re Sam and Isabeau!

In 2024, we made Spain our home, settling in Alcalalí, a charming little village in the beautiful Jalón Valley on Spain’s Costa Blanca.

Surrounded by mountains, almond groves, vineyards and traditional Spanish villages, we’re slowly restoring an old Spanish farmhouse and embracing everything Mediterranean life has to offer.

Somewhere between renovating our farmhouse, exploring local markets, discovering family-run bodegas and cooking with wonderful regional ingredients, Azul Nomad was born.

We love the food, traditions and everyday pleasures of Mediterranean living. From Spanish tapas and Italian pasta to fragrant Moroccan tagines and slow-cooked French classics, there’s always something happening in our kitchen.

And, of course, there’s nothing quite like ending the day with good food, good company and a glass of wine from one of our local bodega’s.

Welcome to our little corner of the Mediterranean.

The Mediterranean Way of Eating

We believe that good food is one of life’s greatest pleasures.

Our table is filled with all kinds of wonderful ingredients. Fresh vegetables, seasonal fruit, olive oil, fish, meat, homemade sausages, creamy yoghurt, local cheeses and freshly baked bread.

We enjoy it all.

You’ll find the occasional vegetarian or vegan recipe here, simply because some of the most delicious Mediterranean dishes happen to be made entirely from vegetables.

But we don’t follow restrictive diets or the latest food trends. We believe in variety, cooking with good ingredients and enjoying food as part of a balanced lifestyle.

For us, the Mediterranean way of life is about much more than what’s on your plate. It’s about sharing meals, appreciating the seasons, enjoying the outdoors and making time for the little pleasures of everyday life.

Good food, fresh ingredients, a glass of wine from the local bodega, and plenty of time around the table.
For us, that’s Mediterranean living.

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Americano

Couldn’t live without

my husband

All Time Favorite recipe

honey marinated olives

I’d rather be

at the beach

My Favorite Memory

buying our Spanish home

Take my money

Spanish Ceramics

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in the kitchen

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FAQ

We live in Alcalalí, a small village in the beautiful Jalón Valley on Spain’s Costa Blanca. Surrounded by mountains, vineyards, almond groves and charming Spanish villages, it’s a wonderful place to call home. We’ve been living here for two years and are currently renovating our old Spanish farmhouse.

That’s a difficult question! We both love good, honest food. Fresh seafood, grilled meats, homemade pasta, Spanish tapas, slow-cooked stews and beautiful local cheeses are always welcome at our table. Give us a loaf of crusty bread, some excellent olive oil and a few delicious dishes to share, and we’re perfectly happy.

Not at all. We enjoy a little bit of everything, from vegetables and fresh fish to meat, cheese, yoghurt and homemade bread. You’ll find vegetarian and occasionally vegan recipes here, but Azul Nomad isn’t a diet-focused website. We believe in variety, fresh ingredients and the pleasure of eating well.

We have a soft spot for the Saturday market in nearby Jalón (Xaló). We love wandering between the stalls, discovering local products and stopping for a coffee. The surrounding area also has wonderful weekly markets where we shop for seasonal fruit, vegetables, olives and other ingredients.

Absolutely! Our love of Mediterranean food goes far beyond Spain. We enjoy discovering the cuisines of Italy, France, Greece, Morocco and the Eastern Mediterranean. Every country has its own wonderful traditions, ingredients and ways of bringing people together around the table. That’s exactly what inspires Azul Nomad.

Everywhere! At local markets, in little village restaurants, from traditional Mediterranean cooking and through the people we meet along the way. Sometimes it’s a beautiful ingredient that catches our eye. Other times it’s a dish we’ve enjoyed while travelling. We love taking those ideas home and making them part of our own kitchen..

Not quite yet, but it’s one of our plans! As we continue renovating our Spanish farmhouse, we’re also dreaming of creating a productive Mediterranean kitchen garden. Tomatoes, peppers, courgettes and plenty of fresh herbs are high on our list. We can’t wait to start cooking with ingredients grown just outside our own door.

The simple pleasures. Sunshine, fresh ingredients, outdoor markets, long lunches, evenings spent around the table and the occasional glass of wine from our local bodega. Life here has taught us to appreciate the seasons, good company and the pleasure of making something delicious from a handful of ingredients. That’s what Mediterranean living means to us.

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