During winter months I love nothing more than a casserole or stew but, not being much of a red meat eater, I tend to end up with free range chicken or just vegetables, so I was thrilled when I found this recipe which has a Mediterranean twist

For cats and dogs to travel by air from one country to another various treatments by a vet have to be administered and a Pet Passport has to be issued. For a cat or dog to fly to the UK from Spain, for example, the animal has to be micro-chipped, vaccinated against rabies, take a blood test and be treated against ticks and tapeworms. Only after it has been chipped and vaccinated can a Pet Passport be issued.

Cordoba, Spain, (or Cordova in English) is home to a renown mosque, the Mezquita, and is considered a sacred destination. Its history is comprised of a mix of Christian, Islamic and Jewish cultures, which is manifested in its architecture, including its various churches, synagogues and of course, the Mezquita. One very interesting feature of the city is the contrast between the white buildings in the Jewish quarter (Juderia) and the pale yellow of most of the rest of the buildings in the old town.