Sure, you might not think that something as simple as ham could be the biggest story of the year. But in Spain, ham is a thing of national security (or at least national pride). Spaniards have a fanatical devotion to jamón ibérico de bellota, the …
Some foods will change your life. Maybe it’s the first time you taste ice cream, or caviar, or chocolate, or champagne—but some foods are so amazing that after trying them once, you know you’re hooked for life. Iberian ham is one of these foods. This …
“Ham Fair”: two beautiful words brought together to create something even better. Those of us lucky enough to live here know that one of Spain’s greatest treasures is ham. Jamón ibérico is as close to perfection as food can get; one part cured pork and one part …
Visit Andalucía in summer and you’re sure to fall in love with one dish: salmorejo. It’s not just that it’s delicious (which it definitely is), it’s also the perfect antidote for the sweltering heat of southern Spain! Much like it’s skinnier brother, gazpacho, salmorejo is a cold soup …
There’s something magical about Spanish ham. It’s one of those foods that just keeps tasting better the more you eat it and the more you learn about it. Not only that, but it also carries an astonishing amount of flavour and history, especially considering that …