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Idiazabal cheese is a traditional, farmhouse, hard cheese made from raw milk of Latxa or Carranza sheep in some regions of Northern Spain. In summer, the sheep migrated to higher pastures to graze on the blossoming, new grass. During this time, the artisanal cheese makers milk the sheep, make the cheese and leave it in […]
Borage also known as starflower is a flowering plant that is commercially cultivated for borage seed oil. While traditionally cultivated for culinary and medicinal uses, today it is mainly used as either a fresh vegetable or a dried herb. As a fresh vegetable, it is often used in salads or as a garnish. And, its […]
Spanish Recipes are often related to hot, spicy, rich, fatty and creamy. It’s true that Spaniards are fond of meat, sweets, bread and pork fat, but there is an array of healthy Spanish recipes that are lip licking tasty. These dishes generally contain very healthy ingredients and are cooked in a multitude if that way […]
For several years now, there is an awareness in society about what we eat and eat. This concern that increasingly attracts more and more people is mainly due to 2 motivations: Respect for the environment and enjoy good health. Although there is also a third pro-animalist argument with which we could devote more than two […]
Spanish Black Pudding has been an integral part in the Spanish food tradition for generations. It recently gained massive popularity around the world when a few scientists claimed it was a nutrient-dense superfood, such as broccoli, kale and spinach. Well, you can’t escape the fact that Spanish black pudding is made from the pig’s fat […]
I do not think there is a better time, now that we are immersed in the summer, to recommend what we consider the best dishes of Spanish food to take in summer. Spain is a country with an unequaled gastronomic wealth. Spain is the second country in the world, behind France, to host tourists. During […]
Manzanilla olives also known as green olives are a small to medium sized olive, produced in Spain and California. Often compared to straw-colored gems, they are plump, meaty and mostly stuffed and skewed in happy hour cocktails. When brine-cured, it provides a slight almond flavor and maybe a little bitter or smoky tasting. They have […]
Paella is one of the standards of Spanish gastronomy, a dish that can be tasted in any corner of Spain, but that acquires its maximum expression and tradition in the province of Valencia. There are many fans who try to make this dish at home and do not get the same result as if you […]
Spain is famous all around the world for its delicious and healthy range of food items. There is a wide variety of them- right from a smorgasboard of tapas, churros, with hot chocolates, to gin and tonics. But one item that foodies love about this country is Iberian Ham . It comprises an exquisite aroma, […]
Chorizo light is one of the most popular and tasty sausages, which everyone likes and which is part of countless popular recipes. There are chorizos of all kinds, whether white or Iberian pork, cular or velita, string or horseshoe, fresh or cured, spicy or sweet. The main ingredients that make up the chorizo are: lean […]