Spanish Souvenirs (Recuerdos de España): 4 Things to Bring Home from Spain
Filed Under Destination Features, Travel Tips Spain
Who doesn’t love bringing back travel souvenirs? Do you often find yourself tossing away old “I Heart Italy” keychains or “Greetings from Mexico” T-shirts? Well, just say “no” to more cheap souvenirs. Here are a few mementos sure to spark conversation during your Spanish-themed dinner parties. Browse our culinary tours of Spain. 4 Things to Bring Home from Spain 1) Ceramicas de la Talavera Ceramicas de la Talavera are a… Read
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Three Things Not to Miss in Madrid
Filed Under Destination Features, Travel Tips Spain
Madrid is one of our favorite cities. As one of the largest cities in Europe and the capital of Spain, it offers plenty of cultural sites for our culinary travelers to explore. But that's nothing if there isn't also good food and drink to enjoy, and there is plenty of that in Madrid as well, which you can find out for yourself on our Capital Culinary Adventure in Madrid cooking… Read
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Recipe for Spanish Paella
Filed Under Kitchen Tips, Recipes Spain
If you think of Spanish cuisine you might very well think "paella"! And you would be right to do so, as this is one of Spain's signature dishes, and certainly one that you might learn to prepare on one of our cooking vacations to Spain. The key to good paella? The pan, of course, since "paella" refers to the pan that the dish is cooked in. But equally important is… Read
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All About Olive Oil
Filed Under Food History, Kitchen Tips, Travel Videos France, Greece, Italy, Spain
This week we'll be talking about some of our special themed itineraries such as olive harvest week! Our most popular destinations are in the Mediterranean basin, where olive oil reigns supreme. In fact, some scientists actually classify the Mediterranean region according to the preponderance of olive trees! (So where there are no olive trees you are no longer properly in the Mediterranean region). I don't know how scientific we want… Read
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Two Unique Summer Cocktail Recipes
Filed Under Recipes, Wines & Spirits Mexico, Spain
There are some cocktails and summer beverages that seem intrinsically tied and associated to a specific place. A margarita is like that for Mexico, just as sangria is for Spain. But on your next overseas culinary vacation, consider trying some of the other local flavors by mixing it up with your drink order! In the meantime too you can craft your own cocktail with some inspiration from some of our… Read
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Spanish Recipe for Almejas con Ajo (Clams with Garlic)
Filed Under Kitchen Tips, Recipes Spain
Tapas dishes are one of the primary reasons to go to Spain as far as we are concerned. What could be better than delectable small dishes that allow you to experience a variety of flavors? From seafood to meats to vegetables, from cold dishes to hot, a tapas meal is a wonderful way to eat with friends. Learn more about Spanish tapas. One of our favorite tapas is Almejas con… Read
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