Everything you should know about Spanish chorizo
We’ve all heard about cultural stereotypes at some point. Apparently Spain is all about flamenco, siesta, fiesta, paella, sangría, unfortunately bullfighting… and of course…
Products
When it comes to locally-sourced ingredients, Spain is blessed with abundance and generosity. Only this extraordinary variety of super high-quality products explains why gastronomy enjoys such a central role within our culture. At HolaFoodie, we love telling you about some of these Spanish food products so that you can learn to love them as much as we do.
Calçots from Valls… Meet the rock stars of spring onions
Calçots are slowly making it into the Spanish-food hall of fame. But what is it so special about a scallion that everyone seems to…
The making of olive oil
Making olive oil is not easy. It requires both skill and experience. The process is long, complex and full of factors that can influence…
Flor de Sal and the salterns of Es Trenc
There are many more reasons to visit Majorca than I can possibly list in this post. But let’s start with at least one: Es…
Albarino, the wine of the sea
It’s early morning in Illa de Arousa when we drive across the bridge towards the ‘continent’ – as the local signs ironically refer to…
Understanding the types of olive oil
Olive oil is nothing else than olive juice. Yet not all of them are born equal. So what are the main different types of olive…
A beginners’ guide to Sherry
Still today, some think of Sherry as that old-fashion wine that only Granny likes to drink once a year for Christmas. Some others though…
The Canary Islands ‘Mojos’
Mojos are the most popular speciality of the traditional Canarian cuisine. The ‘Mojo Picón’ is perhaps the most popular, but only one of the many varieties produced in the islands.
Turrón, the king of Spanish Xmas
Two elements define Spanish Xmas more than any other: the family celebrations and the turrón. Miss one of the two and nobody will believe…