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Best Wine Regions in Spain
Today on the blog we welcome Helen Ruiz to talk about Spanish wine regions. Helen Ruiz is a lover of all things wine and all things Spain. Born to a Mexican-Spanish couple in San Diego, she became interested in her roots from a young age. She used to alternate spending her summers between Mexico and Spain, visiting her large families in both countries. After college, she spent a year living in Spain and learning all about its winemaking traditions as this was the path she had decided to follow in life. Nowadays, she runs a wine bar in San Diego with an extensive Spanish wine selection, and is the second…
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A Beginner’s Guide to Spanish Christmas Foods
Food is such an important way to celebrate in Spain and Christmas time is no different. In this post we share a beginner’s guide to traditional Christmas foods in Spain and share resources where you can find out more.
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What You Need to Know About Oviedo
Have you heard of Oviedo before? This northern city is not only significant historically, today it is famous for its street art and sculptures. Check out this post for an overview and top things to see to help you plan a trip.
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What’s the Difference Between Gazpacho and Salmorejo?
Gazpacho and salmorejo are both cold soups that are popular in Spain, but do you know the difference between them? We’re diving into how their ingredients differ, how to garnish each, and when to serve these dishes for an authentic andaluz experience.
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What to Expect at Sunday Lunch in Spain
Eating is one of Spain's greatest past-times and it’s an honor to get invited to a friend’s family meal. Still, it can be overwhelming to go eat lunch with a new family. Here are our top tips for Sunday afternoon lunch in Spain, an affair that you shouldn’t miss!
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How to Make: Spanish-Style Coffee at Home
Have you noticed how 'normal' drip-coffee makers are pretty much nowhere to be found in Spanish households? You might wonder how one makes coffee then!? Trust us, they've got a good system and we're here to walk you through the process!
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A Quick Guide to a Spanish Tapas-Inspired Snack Night
Whether you’re a lover of Spanish cuisine or looking to try the Mediterranean food for the first time, this how-to guide for creating a Spanish tapas-inspired snack night or picnic is for you!
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How to: Properly Prepare a Tostada de Tomate
In Spain, you'll quickly learn that the tostada de tomate is the number one breakfast choice, but do you know the correct way to prepare it? We've got the details you need to know for when your are eating out or making it at home.
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A Quick Guide to Spanish Breakfast
Breakfasts all over the world are different―from foods to drinks, you might not expect what you will find in Spain but we have you covered with this quick guide to Spanish breakfasts to help you!
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How to: Make Spanish Tortilla de Patatas
Tortilla de patatas is a Spanish classic but what is the history behind it and how can you make one at home? This article helps you understand one of Spain’s most popular dishes and includes our favorite recipe.
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How to: Balance Healthy Eating while Living Alone
Healthy eating isn’t necessarily easy for anyone, but we’ve found that it is really hard to maintain good practices when you live alone. That is why we are sharing our top five tips to balance healthy eating while living alone.
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Traditions: Mantecados and Polvorones (Spanish Christmas Sweets)
If you're in Spain at Christmas time, you're sure to notice the many large assortments of sweets. Read up first for everything you need to know to enjoy some of our favorites, mantecados and polvorones.
