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Recipes for Traditional and Typical Sweets in Spain

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…

Calçots: All About Catalonia’s Famous Native Wild Onion

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…

Eat Your Way Across Spain: Taste the Best Spanish Food!

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…

Secrets and History Behind Traditional Jamón Ibérico

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…

Top Spanish Foods to Discover in Tapas Bars in Spain

Visiting Spain and want to know the top Spanish foods that you should try? With so many rich and delicious foods on the menu, how do you know what to choose? Food Lover Tour has you covered! Here are some of our top recommendations that you have to try when eating in tapas bars. These…

Eat Spanish Food Like a Local, Don’t Fall For Tourist Scams!

One of the best things about traveling is getting the opportunity to taste and experience new foods that you probably wouldn’t get to try anywhere else, and Spain is no exception. Spanish cuisine is so diverse and surprising that you will find no lack of tasty things to eat during your trip to Spain. But…

Authentic Spanish food to try when in Spain

Food is an important part of everyday life in Spain and to the Spanish culture as a whole, as it brings family together at mealtime and friends together in the tapas bars. Spain is known internationally for its unique and diverse cuisine, ranging from simple, home-made dishes to Michelin-star gastronomic experiences. With so much to…

Our 5 Favorite Places to Eat Tortilla Española (Spanish omelette) in Madrid

The tortilla española o tortilla de patatas is a classic Spanish dish found all around Spain, from north to south, with almost the same recipe and ingredients. There is nothing so simple and tasty: low temperature deep fried potatoes, olive oil, minced onion, whipped eggs and salt. It’s an easy recipe when you know the…

7 Absolutely Amazing Tapas that You Have to Try in Seville

So you’re going to Seville? You will definitely enjoy its breathtaking monuments, its narrow streets and the hospitality of its people; it is a charming city without doubt. But Seville is, above all, the capital of amazing TAPAS and you will notice it as soon as you start walking around the city. In Seville, the…

The strange and the bizarre: 6 meals you might want to avoid

When you go on holiday or travel for long periods, food is often one of the best experiences. Getting to try new flavours and combinations is exciting and a huge part of experiencing a new destination, by getting to know how the locals eat. But not every dish you’ll try abroad will be to your…