The people of Pais Vasco (Euskadi in Basque, or Basque Country in English) are passionate about their food, and it’s everywhere you look. In every bar, every cider house (sagardotegiak), every men’s club (txokos, meant for cooking and eating together), their unique and innovative style of cuisine has become a symbol of their independence from Spain – and the ubiquitous More info
Bordering France and Andorra to the north, Catalonia, like Basque Country, sits between two worlds: between Spain on the one hand and Europe on the other; between a fascinating past and an uncertain future; between the Spanish language and the Occitan dare I say dialects of Catalan and Aranese; and, soon, between a yes vote and a no vote on More info
Catalonia is an iconic region of Spain. Long subject to political turmoil as many locals believe in Catalonian independence, the region now has political and cultural autonomy, focused on it’s capital – beautiful Barcelona. With a strong regional identity, the area even speaks a different dialect to the rest of Spain, making their traditions and cuisine distinct from those of More info
As Spain’s southernmost region, Andalusia practically borders North Africa and, in the middle ages, spent more than five hundred years under the Islamic rule of successive Moorish despots. Nowadays, the region couldn’t be more Spanish – and they’re fiercely proud of it too. Ask any Andalusian about the origin of tapas and they’ll tell you it came from Jerez. Here, More info
Champagne may have a centuries’ old reputation as the world’s premier celebratory tipple, but Spanish cava is making a big impact among wine buffs and those of us who enjoy a casual bubbly glass or two. In this post, we’ll be taking a closer look at the history of Spain’s iconic sparkling wine and the many delicious varieties available today… More info
If there is one thing which the Spanish are more passionate about than food, it’s football. Football, soccer or Futbal, if you’re feeling authentic, is massive right across every region of Spain, with fierce rivalries at play between teams in Spain’s internal competition: La Liga. The entire nation takes huge pride in the success of their big international teams like More info
The Spanish adore mushrooms. There are very few countries in the world where these little, earthy gems are more highly prized, more widely understood or more passionately collected. Today we’re taking a closer look at the Spanish love affair with the seemingly humble mushroom… Mushroom Picking It is in Catalonia, one of the finest mushroom growing regions in Spain, where More info
What could be better, a beautifully made light lunch and a glass of perfectly matched Spanish wine to bring out the flavor of the fresh ingredients on your plate? At Ataula, we’re passionate about Spanish wines and, like most Spaniards, we believe that Spain produces some of the very finest wines in the world. And we’re not alone. Spanish wine More info
Bottoms up and Salud! Today we’re talking a closer look at Espana’s very favorite fortified wine, scrumptious sherry. It’s not the most fashionable beverage in the West, but more and more gourmets and foodies are starting to develop a taste for sherry, in all of its delicious permutations. There are many delectable variations to be tasted and, as with most More info
In Spanish culture, food is about so much more that just eating. A good meal is nothing without great conversation and real quality time. Forget about TV dinners or dining and dashing, the tradition of sobremesa is all about sitting back after a meal and enjoying the company of your fellow diners (and setting the world to rights, if that’s More info