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This festive season, embark on a savory journey through the rich tapestry of Spanish Christmas traditions. From the succulent Albóndigas de Pavo y Jamón to the exquisite Cigalas a la Plancha, each dish is a celebration of flavor and heritage. Join us as we explore the delectable world of Canelones, the indulgence of Jamón de…

‘Tis the season to indulge in festive delights, and what better way to celebrate the magic of Christmas than by exploring the rich tapestry of holiday desserts from across Europe? Join us on a sweet journey as we unwrap the tantalizing flavors of La Buche au Chocolat, Christmas Pudding, El Mazapán Dulce, Los Alfajores, Los…

If the easy way to go for you with a beverage is Sangria, you got it all wrong. There is nothing in common between the drink you may have in your local restaurant back home and a real glass of sangria. In Spain, sangria is everywhere but it’s always a big deal. Here is why….

  Is there even a more iconic tapa than a simple slice of Jamon? Of course not. And, at FoodLoverTour, we know that no Jamon would be as complete and delicious without the right drink pairing (more on that to come). In the case of the very special Jamon de Trevélez, it is important to…

The delight of the hot summer, the Horchata with its milky color and refreshing taste is known as Valencia’s signature beverage. But why Valencia? The reason is simple: An authentic Horchata can only be made with Chufa de Alboraya, a type of nut grown in Valencia.   What is Horchata?   The Horchata is a…

  Want to try something you might not expect to find in Madrid? Get yourself a calamari sandwich. In the inland capital of Spain, seafood is greatly appreciated, and this particular treat comes from an old gastronomic tradition. We recommend you let this “bocadillo” (sandwich or roll) become one of your closest friends.   The…

A Food Lover Tour will certainly bring you a lot of laughs, a lot of opportunities to make friends and maybe more. And sometimes, we heard of a little something a few days or a few months later. Here is the story of one of the FLT couples we are the most proud of. It…

Last week, the Michelin Guide announced this year’s much-awaited list of new stars, revealing its French Michelin star restaurants. The highlights: Three stars One new 3-star: Restaurant 1947 at the Cheval Blanc Hotel in Courchevel ski resort 27 three-star restaurants in total Two stars 12 new 2-star restaurants One star 12 restaurants received their first…

These are some of the great events that happened to Food Lover Tour during 2016 and make us feel both proud and thankful for: New website Although we’re still improving it, the new version of foodlovertour.com offers a smoother navigation, a sleeker design and more images and videos so we can fully show everybody how…

“La Guia de vins de Catalunya” (Catalonia Wine Guide), released last month in Barcelona, presents the result of 1381 blind tastings from 282 Catalan wineries. Created in 2008 by Jordi Alcover and Silvia Naranjo, this year’s edition was showcased at the Teatre Liceu of Barcelona, a renowned scene in Catalan culture. The following prizes were awarded during the gala:…