Rota Reunions in 2011

by Michelle Lyttle Lowery on February 12, 2011

in Reunions

It’s reunion time again! When was the last time you checked the Rota reunion page? There’s one coming up in March in Virginia Beach, VA. Then there’s one in May at the Hotel Playa de la Luz in Rota. The deadline to make your hotel reservations for that one if March 1, so if you want to attend, you’d better hurry! There’s also a reunion in the works for September, also in Virginia Beach. As soon as I have the details for that one, I’ll post it on the reunion page as well.
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Sarge’s Garlic Chicken

by Michelle Lyttle Lowery on November 6, 2010

in Spanish Foods

Your mouth is already watering, right? The mere mention of Sarge’s garlic chicken gets just about anyone who has ever lived in Rota talking excitedly about how much they loved it, and how much they miss it. Sarge’s was just a little hole-in-the-wall place, but that’s usually where you find the best food, isn’t it? Along with Sarge’s one of the best places to eat near the base was Venta la Rufana, on the road to Puerto. You may remember it better as “Chicken in the Dirt.” Then there was Shorty’s for fried rice. But Sarge’s garlic chicken seems to hold a special place in many of our hearts. Fellow Admiral Scott Wadyko has a great garlic chicken recipe that he says comes out tasting pretty close to the original, and he was kind enough to share it with us.

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Discount at La Tienda!

September 10, 2010

Been waiting for a good reason to buy pipas or other goodies from La Tienda? How ’bout a ten percent discount? Between now and September 30, you can get ten percent off your entire order. Simply enter the promotion code AP930 at checkout to receive the discount. Wondering what kinds of stuff you can buy [...]

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World Cup, Tapas, and Friendship

July 10, 2010

I have a confession. I haven’t been watching the World Cup. I know. Having lived in Spain, and Spain being in the running, I should have probably been more interested in it. I’m not much of a sports enthusiast to begin with. I like going to baseball games in person, and I went to a [...]

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Share your Spanish Recipes!

June 21, 2010

I’ve been thinking about adding Spanish recipes to the site for quite a while. Every so often on Facebook, someone asks how to make something—paella, pinchitos, and just the other night, sangria. Well, that was the kicker because several Rota Admirals weighed in on that conversation, each with their own special sangria recipe. I figured [...]

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Help a girl see the world

March 1, 2010

I started this blog to share news about fellow Rota Admirals, and I wouldn’t normally include a personal plea like this. No offense to all you parents out there, but I don’t think anyone wants to see the blog turn into a request list for buying gift wrap and Girl Scout cookies. I’m making an [...]

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Spain…On The Road Again

January 23, 2010

I’ve been talking about the Spain…On The Road Again series with people on Facebook lately, so I thought I’d share it here, too since it’s a favorite of mine. A few years ago, well known chef Mario Batali and a producer friend of his thought it would be fun to create a short series of [...]

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Four Spanish holiday foods

December 11, 2009

Even though it’s been ten years since I left Spain, I still miss it, and I miss it even more around Christmas. I always loved how even the smallest towns would hang ornate lights over the streets, and how even though the stores were decorated, it didn’t feel quite as commercialized as it can sometimes [...]

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When one voice isn’t enough

September 30, 2009

For the past four years, Maggie Dennis Wurm (Class of ’88) and her family have been living with her daughter’s medical condition. Madasyn Wurm has Rett Syndrome, a developmental disorder that impairs brain function, and affects learning, mood, movement, speech, sensation, and even basic functions like breathing, chewing, swallowing, and digestion. Rett Syndrome is caused [...]

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Site Improvements!

September 23, 2009

Have you stopped by the DGF Alumni blog lately? I’ve added some things and made some improvements. Like what? Well, I’m glad you asked!

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