Canned sardines and fish: a brief explanation

Sardines and anchovies are very appreciated in and outside Spain. I propose to get into the history of Sardinophilie or Sardines . Sometimes, sardines are used in idioms with not good fame . We use it as a comparison when we talk public transport or when it does need...

When did we started to eat nougat on christmas?

There is no more typical-Christmas food than nougat. Nutty, chocolate, classic… and more. Each time, the nougat is more consumed throughout the year (like ice cream), it has always been a Christmas-food reference and its different festivities. As many things, It...

Where does the idea of Christmas Hampers come from?

There are customs that we preserve, convinced that they are typical for our land and Spanish culture. A strong tradition at this time is that of giving away customers, employees or friends a basket full of food and drinks. It is the famous and expected «Christmas...

Pâté and foie gras: Differences and similarities

We love appetizers, and what about you? Going out to drink some wine with some good toasts or some delicious appetizers is one of the best pleasures for your palate. With the arrival of the autumn and the different celebrations by these days, some appetizers are the...

Health: Did you know about manchego cheese as a protein resource?

Manchego cheese is one of best cheese manufactured in Spain, since it is delicious and very healthy. Manchego cheese is very healthy per its nutritional values, which contribute to our organism in many and very different ways. But,  did you know cheese is a...

How to choose your perfect ham holder? Over-table or wall ham holder?

With the arrival of winter, festivities and christmas holidays we love enjoying the best fooding products as hams. The quality of the ham may depend of the cut of ham. Although it seems something insignificant and even nonsense, ham holder has a very important role....

Sobrassada: a Balearic delicacy

Sausages are delicious, right? In sandwich, with some bread, some others with anything else… but today we are going to talk about a different sausage. I give you some clues: No sausage is spead, but this one does. It comes from Balearic Islands, exactly in...
“Maladúa” the world’s most expensive ham

“Maladúa” the world’s most expensive ham

“Maladúa” the world’s most expensive ham costs 4,100€ a leg. No doubt Spanish Brand “Dehesa Maladúa” is the world’s most expensive ham. it was recently prized with the charcuterie world’s equivalent of an Oscar in Biofach – Nuremberg. The Europe’s leading...
Where to eat the best ham in Madrid

Where to eat the best ham in Madrid

Madrid became a city characterized by diversity. Here becomes the saying «if you want, you have it». Often such diversity makes difficult to find a new bar and the feeling in quicksand and resign ourselves to return to the usual bar. Madrid is a place where even in...