Olive oil and health benefits
We have written at some length about olive oil before, however that piece was about what it was and the difference its composition and origins made in terms of flavour and quality. Olive oil has been regarded as something of a super food for some years ever...
Can a bottle of wine dive? The extraordinary submerged Spanish wines
A Spanish farmer´s tradition On the olden times, it was a tradition in the Spanish farms to leave the wine bottles on the farm´s well so the liquid would be nice and cold for the thirsty farmers who worked under the sun. But some bottles would be left behind and...
Las Delicias Deli
Now nearing our second anniversary as a Spanish Deli in Edinburgh Do you have exquisite memories of eating at the side of the Alameda de Hercules on a hot September evening and discovering that in Seville, a tomato salad is something to be treasured rather than...
How to host the perfect tapas and wine night
Want to know how to add the perfect Spanish flavour to your homecooked food? Katie Georgeson, Brand Manager at kitchen appliance manufacturers Stoves, has these tips for hosting a traditional wine and tapas night — with a modern twist. Tapas is an excellent...
14 Murcian Tapas that you can make at home
Spanish food is known for being fairly straight-forward and simple while delicious and terribly tasty. One of the most characteristic Spanish dishes you can find is tapas, which are very often served in bars as a side dish/appetiser to go with drinks (in some...
The Paella Recipe (by Omar Allibhoy)
50-60m. Serves 6. Paella is one of the most famous dishes in Spain. It brings friends and family together, and it is present in most festive occasions, as Sunday roast dinner is present in the UK. Its origin is in Valencia, and Valencians are proud to preserve...
The 3 basic techniques to cook Spanish rice
Rice is one of the basic ingredients in many Spanish dishes, from the most sophisticated Valencian paellas to the plain, easy Cuban Rice - white rice with tomato sauce and fried eggs, that is one students favourite. But Spanish rice is a bit different from other rice,...
Understanding Spanish Ham Classification (all you really need to know)
Cured ham is one of the most beloved in Spain, and along with olive oil and wine, one of the most exported and more difficult to understand for those that are not Spanish (and even for many Spaniards), but a look to the following infographic can help you to understand...
Crema catalana, creme brulee and other vainilla cream desserts – Here is how do you tell the difference
Silky smooth, sweet, rich custards are a sensual way to end a nice meal without being too heavy. Dessert custards all share something in common: a glossy, silken texture and lavish flavour. They are also gluten-free. The difference between...
5 facts you might not know (but you should) about organic food
If you care about your health, you should pay attention to what you eat. Eating is a great pleasure, but it is also the way on which we incorporate external elements to our bodies. And with a rising concern about the impact that diet has on our bodies, most people...
7 Tips For Recognizing Real Extra Virgin Olive Oil
When it comes to purchasing real Extra Virgin Olive Oil it is difficult to know if the product you are purchasing is what the label promises, or it is just any low-quality oil sold to an expensive price. What is worse, many of the tricks and tips to recognize real...
Everything about Spanish smoked paprika (pimenton)
When it comes to cooking, paprika is one of the most versatile spices in the rack, and also the one that more questions bring to our minds. Hungary and Spain are the two heartlands of paprika. Paprika or pimentón are two different words for the same spice: grounded...
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