Great news for those of you who will be in the UK during Spring and Summer this year, the Spanish Tourist Board is returning again in 2011 with Fiestas celebrating Spanish Food, Wine & Culture in Liverpool, London, Leeds and Edinburgh. Streets will be closed for these colourful fiestas with Flamenco dancing, massive paellas, etc., etc.
Back in the 15th century, Prince Henry the Navigator requested his explorers to bring back to Portugal any exotic fruits, nuts, and plants from new lands which they encountered. As a result, much of Portuguese was cooking affected by the findings of these very explorers.
Ingredients to make Traditional Spanish Quince Alioli:
400g Stewed Quince or Quince Paste (Dulce de Membrillo in Spanish shops or Delicatessens)
Joan Roca´s Recipe from Spanish Restaurant, El Celler de Can Roca in Spain:
Ingredients for Iberian Suckling Pig with Caramelized Shallots, Orange and Cloves for 6 persons: Read more
Ingredients for Traditional Spanish Berry and Lemon Fruit Cup for 8 persons Read more
Chef Joan Roca of El Celler de Can Roca – Girona, Spain
Ingredients for Smoked Sea Bass with Apple Acid and Vanilla Oil for 4 People Read more
Ingredients to make approximately 20 Traditional Spanish Churros:
· 125g butter, chopped
· 250ml water
· 150g plain flour, sifted
· 3 eggs
· Vegetable oil, to deep-fry
· 65g caster sugar
· 1 ½ tspn ground cinnamon
What’s On in Girona next week and “What is the Forum”?
We’re looking forward to the annual Gastronomic Forum commences in Girona next week. It is THE meeting place for Professionals in the Food Industry and Companies too. More than 300 companies in the food and wine market will be promoting their wares at the show. Read more
This vegetarian recipe is simple, inexpensive and extraordinarily tasty
Ingredients for Traditional Spanish Fried Cauliflower to serve 4:
