You can find the yellow, pear-shaped fruits in markets in Spain from October and a few months ahead. If you’ve sunk your teeth into raw quinces, or membrillos as they are called in Spanish, you’ve probably wondered why they have been considered a delicacy for thousands of years. Incidentally, theContinue Reading
Times are tough in many households with soaring prices on numerous necessities. However, the Spanish government has announced that from 1 January, 2023, the value added tax on several goods will be lowered. This will especially help those who already struggle financially following the supply shocks and subsequent price hikesContinue Reading
We all love our local watering holes, and for various reasons. The selection of drinks, the atmosphere, the service, the view, traditions, distance from home or completely different reasons. And to the extent that you can rate “the best bars in the world” based on objective criteria, this is whatContinue Reading
A helpful, soothing, interesting and ice creamy article to help you enjoy these hot summer days. Learn about what the various types of ice cream, flavors and toppings are called, and how to get fluent in Spanish ice cream talk. Come join us on this tasty, delightful and sweet adventure.Continue Reading
The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2022 was unveiled in London at a ceremony Monday 18th July. Among the winners were six Spanish restaurants. Three in Basque Country and one each in Barcelona, Madrid and Dénia (Alicante). So, if you are looking for delightful culinary experiences, these few restaurants have been chosen byContinue Reading
Looking for an effective and tasty way to refuel your body in the blistering summer heat? Have you tried watermelon with a sprinkle of salt or spices? These combinations can give even the most advanced bottled hydration drink a run for the money. And if you haven’t tried it before,Continue Reading
For thousands of years, the tradition of beekeeping and honey production have been practiced in Spain. In fact, one of the world’s oldest representations of the harvest of this valuable commodity can be found in the Valencia region. But Spanish bees have been far beyond their home borders (migrating longContinue Reading
Valued at over $670 million, Spanish growers export a staggering 287,000 tons of strawberries annually – making Spain the world’s largest strawberry exporter. As much as 90 percent of Spanish strawberries are grown in Andalusia, where new cultivation methods and world-leading agricultural expertise have contributed to creating what has becomeContinue Reading
Inspired by Moorish baking traditions, and used by the inquisition to expose “closet Muslims” and questionable converts. Get to know Polvorónes – one of the most popular Spanish Christmas treats, where fats and the men of the Spanish Inquisition play a central role. Take in some history and try ourContinue Reading
A Spanish soft cheese from the Jaén area in Andalucia is the new champion of the World Cheese Awards. The Guild of Fine Food is behind the festival which, although canceled in 2020 due to covid concerns, was again arranged this year. And this time as part of the “AsturiasContinue Reading
