Canarian Mojo: Traditional Recipes and Variations
Canarian mojo is one of the most iconic sauces of the Canary Islands' cuisine. This article examines its traditional recipes and variations as presented in the 1974 cookbook.
Culture
Knowledge pills about the history, culture and nature of the Canary Islands
Tuna Tradition in Gomeran Cuisine: Recipes and Ancestral Techniques
Tuna is central to La Gomera's traditional cuisine, with recipes and techniques that reflect the island's maritime history and identity.
Frangollo: A Traditional Canarian Dessert and Its Recipe
Frangollo is a traditional dessert from Gran Canaria made with ground corn, milk, and sugar. Though less common today, it remains part of Canarian celebrations like Canary Islands Day.
Traditional Salted Fish in the Canary Islands: Tollos and Jareas
Traditional salted fish, such as tollos and jareas, have played a key role in food preservation and consumption in the Canary Islands. This article examines their preparation, history, and place in Canarian cuisine.
In Tenerife, the city that taught Latin America how to build itself
San Cristóbal de La Laguna was an open, planned Atlantic city that anticipated decisive features of Spanish-American colonial urbanism.
The Myth of Insularity: Canary Islands Between Reality and Fiction
The insularity of the Canary Islands has long been a myth that conceals their complex social reality and African ties. This article explores how this image has shaped Canarian identity and its representation.
The Rise of Botany in the Canary Islands: A Story of Foreign Science
In the 19th and early 20th centuries, botany in the Canary Islands flourished thanks to the work of foreign scientists, especially from Britain, Germany, and France. This period marked the internationalization of Canarian natural history.
César Manrique’s Art: Lanzarote, Where Nature and Creativity Unite
César Manrique transformed Lanzarote into a global model of art and sustainability, blending his creations seamlessly with the island’s volcanic landscape.
The Millennial Dragon Tree of Icod de los Vinos: Tenerife’s Living Symbol
Explore the history and cultural significance of the Millennial Dragon Tree in Icod de los Vinos, one of the most iconic plants of the Canary Islands.
The Guanche Language: Clues to a Lost Tongue
The extinct Guanche language reveals its North African roots and agglutinative structure through surviving words and names. Explore how Guanche speech connects us to the ancient history of the Canary Islands.
The Guanche as a Mirror: Invention, Identity, and Raciology in the Canary Islands
The image of the Guanche was historically constructed as a mirror for Canarian identity, shaped by raciology and European ideologies. This article explores how science and politics created this foundational myth.
The Isles of the Blest: Myth and Reality in Canary Islands History
Discover how the myth of the Isles of the Blest shaped the identity and perception of the Canary Islands from ancient Greek literature to modern times.
Gofio: Ancestral Food of the Canary Islands
Gofio, a toasted cereal flour of pre-Hispanic origin, is much more than a food: it is a symbol of Canarian identity that has endured for centuries.