I’ve been to Spain on several occasions: 2018, Barcelona, Valencia, and southern Spain; 2015, Camino de Santiago; 2013, Basque Country, French and Spanish; 2010, north coast of Spain; and, most recently, July 2021, Galicia and Madrid (more on that to follow)… Suffice it to say, I have a special place in my heart for Spain. … Continue Reading
While I enjoy any and all cuisines, as of late, I’ve become increasingly interested in my own cultural food identity. I’m Eastern European (by way of Queens, NY) Jewish by decent. Yes, I grew up fondly eating bagels and lox, though have slowly begun to explore what lies beyond. Have never gravitated towards the heavy, … Continue Reading
Gazpacho, the Spanish chilled tomato soup, is widely known — and for good reason. It’s refreshing and light and hits the spot on a hot summer day. But have you ever tried salmorejo? It’s a thicker, creamier (compared to gazpacho) chilled tomato soup that hails from southern Spain, Cordoba (in Andalucia) to be exact. It’s … Continue Reading
Was at my local fish market the other day picking up some dirty squid when I spotted fresh [Spanish] sardines. I haven’t had fresh sardines in a while. Canned, yes (am a devoted fan), but fresh, no (they’re not easy to find). I guess there aren’t many sardines on this side of the Atlantic? When … Continue Reading
On a recent adventure to Spain, I smuggled the following items back home in my backpack: several canisters of hot smoked paprika (pimentón), a jar of smoked piquillo peppers, several cans of assorted fish/seafood (sardines, of course, tuna, razor clams), Marcona almonds, chorizo, morcilla, jamon iberico de bellota, extra virgin olive oil, aged manzanilla sherry, … Continue Reading
