Spanish Food

Some of the best olive oil in the world hails from Spain, as it is the base of Spanish cooking and the Mediterranean diet. Picking out a quality olive oil might seem like a daunting task when you’re facing hundreds of bottles at the supermarket, but it doesn’t have to be! Once you know a…

The holidays are here and there’s no better place to spend them than in Spain! This country takes their holiday season seriously, trying to fit as much as possible in between December 24th and January 6th. Let’s take a look at the holidays in Spain during the Christmas season, as well as the cultural and…

Some of the best things in Spanish cuisine are the most simple, which is absolutely true when it comes to Spanish tomato bread. Pan con tomate, or pa amb tomàquet in Catalan, is something so easy to prepare but is an important staple in many meals. It’s a small thing that seems to tie many…

What is picoteo? How is it different from our standard tapas tour? These are some questions that you might be asking yourself when you think about which Food Lover Tour food tour you want to join. In this post we are giving you the scoop on our Picoteo Lover and Tapas Lover food tours, so…

Ask any Spaniard what their favorite foods are and chances are that Spanish omelette, or tortilla de patatas, will make the list. This simple, yet irresistible, dish is one of those comfort foods that everyone knows how to make, but no two tortillas are usually the same. Every Spaniard will claim that their mother or…

Following up on our first post about the secrets and history behind jamón ibérico, we are sharing more facts about this Spanish delicacy! Spanish ham dates back centuries, so this cured and salty treat has so much information behind it. While you can find jamón ibérico in many stores and shops, not all ham equal….

This week, we have a guest blog post from fellow foodie Craig of CakeJournal, who has recipes for some of the most-loved sweets in Spain! A Brief History of Spanish Pastries Spanish pastries and other desserts were almost non-existent before the Romans arrived in the Iberian Peninsula. The Romans brought new idea to the table…

The late winter and early spring months in Catalonia are an exciting time for one special reason: calçots! What in the world is a calçot?, you might be asking yourself. Calçots are wild onions that grow in Catalonia, typically from December through April. Locals love to gather calçots when they are ready for picking and celebrate…

Spain has hundreds of years of history and influences from many different cultures. Because of this, each region of Spain has its own cuisine that has been shaped over time, dish by dish. Wherever you are in Spain, you’re guaranteed to eat incredible food. However, to eat the best Spanish food in each region you…

Spain is rich in history and culture, with many age-old traditions still being honored to this day. This is quite noticeable in Spanish cuisine, where many recipes are unchanged from past generations. Additionally, the way that food is produced and prepared can be as important as the food itself. Traditional Spanish cuisine includes many delicious…