Monthly Archives: December 2017
10 facts about Spanish cuisine
Spanish cuisine is one of the most popular in the world. Much is known about it, while much of the information available to non — professionals in gastronomy is not true.
Let’s try to put the basic facts about Spanish cuisine in 10 points and dispel the most serious myths about the cooking of this country. Let’s get started!
Fact 1
Real Spanish cuisine is quite simple. No wonder! Modern cooking in Spain has absorbed the traditions of many centuries, and began its history as the kitchen of the peasants. Over time, the Spanish gastronomy was updated and diversified, which is why today there are so many variations of the classic national dishes of this country. Continue reading
Eating in Spain – Spanish food review
Spanish cuisine over the centuries has been influenced by many peoples-Romans, Moors, French, Italians. In General, the dishes are simple and uncomplicated, which is explained by their peasant origin for the most part. Each region of Spain has its own gastronomic preferences. In Galicia, tables are bursting with seafood, Catalan cuisine is similar to Italian and French, hot Andalusia is characterized by cold soups, and in the Autonomous community of Castile and Leon, tourists should not be surprised by the presence of braised veal tails in the menu. Spanish culinary traditions are United by only one thing-the products are always used fresh and as diverse as possible, almost no dish is complete without olive oil, and on the table there is always the national pride of Spain – ham ham (jamon). In addition, before the start of any meal, guests are offered a variety of snacks – tapas (tapas). Continue reading
