This article first appeared on the Everyday Food Blog. “Ham Fair:” two beautiful words brought together to create something even better. Those of us lucky enough to live here know that one of Spain’s greatest treasures is ham. Jamón ibérico is as close to perfection as food can get; one part cured pork and one part divine […]
If there’s one thing you should eat here in Spain, it’s the ham. And no, we’re not talking about your standard, run-of-the-mill lunch meat ham you can find at the grocery store. We mean the real deal: Spain’s legendary jamón ibérico, made from pigs native to the peninsula and cured to perfection for years at a […]
If Spain had one national gastronomic treasure, it would undoubtedly be jamón ibérico. Iberian ham is a variety of jamón serrano, a kind of dry-cured ham produced in Spain and, trust us, once you try it, you’ll only want to keep trying it over and over again. You’ll definitely want to buy jamón ibérico in Madrid before […]
Eating and drinking your way around Seville is one of the best parts about visiting the city. It’s estimated that there are about 3,000 tapas bars in Seville, each one with its own flair and personality. Add that to the countless rooftop and cocktail bars, and you’ve got a city full of fantastic eats and […]
This blog post was originally posted on January 15, 2018, and was updated on April 16, 2019. Tapas are an essential part of Andalusian cuisine, and there’s no better place to enjoy them than Granada. After all, Granada is famous for its free tapas culture! Order a drink, get a free tapa (sometimes of your […]
There are a few things Spain does better than anyone else: jamón, olive oil and wine! Sevillanos love their wine, and it shows in the wide variety of wine shops in Seville. From popular Rioja, hailing from the north of Spain, to sherry wines produced just outside the city, the Andalusian capital is a wine lover’s […]
This blog post was originally posted on July 6, 2017, and was updated on April 17, 2019. Any visitor to Spain will likely be familiar with the concept of tapas. These light bites served alongside a round of drinks are a staple in the Spanish way of life. The origin of the term, though, is […]
