Welcome to Mallorcan Food

Mallorca is an island with its very own rich culinary traditions. Although there is a strong presence of Spanish mainland flavors and ingredients, the cuisine is also influenced by the land's neighbors, immigrants, and previous inhabitants. The flavors tend to be earthy, the ingredients local, and the dishes of the comfort variety.

Here I take a look at the Mallorcan cuisine from an outsider's perspective, specifically that of an American. As an avid gourmet cook and "foodie" from the U.S. living on the island, I not only break down the local fare from cute old Spanish grandmothers and five-star Mallorcan restaurants but also offer insight into the challenges of cooking in a place very different from home.