Monthly Archives: January 2018
SPANISH NATIONAL CUISINE: PASSION FOR FOOD (part 1)
The diversity of culinary traditions: from Africa to America, the cuisine of Spain has absorbed the culinary traditions of the Arabs, Italians, Greeks, learned a lot from the gastronomic preferences of the peoples of North-West Africa and America. You can learn the history of the country from culinary borrowings… but first you still need to eat. Experts say that the national food in Spain is too generalized expression, and it is necessary to consider separately the cuisine of each province. But still it is possible to note some characteristic features. On the Mediterranean coast (and it is there that most families are planning a vacation in Spain with children) in honor of seafood, meat, vegetables, cereals, especially rice. Spanish dishes are prepared using olive oil, herbs and spices, but there are almost no spicy dishes. Continue reading
10 most popular Spanish dishes
Spain is a beautiful and friendly country, where hospitable people live and there is a huge amount of delicious food. If you are going to visit this amazing country, do not forget to try the dishes from the list below. 1. Churros, or local doughnuts. Imagine with them the Spaniards begin each day! Churros are usually served for Breakfast, and most often with chocolate. They are deep-fried, so they are crispy and very tasty. In form they can be different, as well as in thickness. In Spain they are sold everywhere! 2. Croquette. They sell them in all the bars in Spain. Usually they are spicy burgers with different fillings, which are usually served as an appetizer. Spaniards like to gather in the evenings in bars to eat and discuss the Affairs of the day. Sometimes croquettes are served with Bechamel sauce. Continue reading