The varied concept of cuisine causes some authors to call it in the plural, as the “kitchens of Spain.” In today's Spanish cuisine, two realities coexist: classic and popular cuisine based on tradition, and the current cuisine that uses the most innovative and ingenious signature cooking techniques, with chefs who have achieved recognized international fame.1 Despite this, classic cuisine has very deep religious roots. Some typical ways of eating from the Spanish regions have become internationalized, just as tapas can be: Among the Spanish ingredients, the cheeses are worth highlighting, which are of a great variety, the result of a thousand-year-old livestock activity. The great variety of wines it possesses also stands out in Spanish gastronomy, some of its wine regions having achieved international fame and recognition. Although wine is the national drink, in some northern regions other drinks are very popular, such as cider.
Paella, or rice a la paella, is a cooking recipe based on rice, originating in the current Valencian Community, today very popular throughout Spain. In this recipe, the rice is cooked together with other foods in a frying pan, usually wide and with handles.
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A tapa in Spain is essentially an aperitif that is served in most bars or restaurants accompanying the drink.This itinerant consumption is called tapas, or going for tapas.
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For all those who like meat, for those who enjoy cooking it, we write today one of the tastiest post, a post that is truly a punishment of pleasure since we will comment on the best meats in Spain and richer to eat and cook.
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Cider in Asturias is more than a drink, it is a whole culture and a way of life that begins in the pomarada, passes through the 'llagar' and ends in the 'chigre' and in the 'espichas', seasoned with gastronomy and music.
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From a climatic point of view, Spain can produce practically all styles of wine except those from very cold regions. The location of the Iberian Peninsula in a mid-latitude of the temperate zone of the northern hemisphere makes it an interesting crossroads of influences.
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The craft beer market in Spain has multiplied by 7 in a decade, conquering the national consumer and generating a domino effect in the large Spanish brewers that have opted for the purchase of craft beer brands.
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