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Mulled Wine Poached Pears

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Traditional Spanish dessert “Pera’s al vino,” or Mulled Wine Poached Pears, is the best of two worlds; fruits and wine merging into an easy and tasty bite. This dessert comes from the Spanish region of Rioja, which is well known for its deep red wines. These Mulled Wine Poached Pears are easy to make and don’t need much preparation. A must-know dessert that is gluten-free, egg, lactose and nut free too. Plus, you can make them ahead to let you concentrate on the rest of the feast. Which Type of Pear? For this particular recipe, Spaniards traditionally use “Pera Conferencia,” but it will be hard to find if you are in America. So any pear type holding good, not too filled with water, nor too porous should do. So pick a firm pear of your choice at the Farmer’s Market. The Spices Most people in Spain spice it up with cinnamon,…

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All there is to know about Tapas

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All there is to know about Tapas! The ultimate way of life for Spaniards and also a delicious way to explore and get the essence of beautiful Spain.  Tapas are not a simple meal nor a snack, it’s a social event, a way of living, a philosophy in Spain. A great way to meet friends to chat around a beverage, whether a wine, beer or vermouth, while eating up a small bite. Many believe tapas are those many small plates you accumulate in the middle of the table to share in between a group of people but truth be told a “tapa” is originally thought for one person only and by tradition eaten standing up at the bar. If you want to share plates you’ll need a “ración” which is a slightly bigger portion. Back at its origin, you wouldn’t order “tapas” per se, you would order a drink and a…

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Top Specialties from Picos de Europa, Spain

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Specialties from Picos de Europa National Park, Spain. Discover some hidden gastronomic treasures from the famous Cabrales to the hearty stew “Fabada.” Picos de Europa is a small range of mountains in northern Spain a few kilometres away from the Atlantic ocean making it a “one of a kind” scenery with its 2000m high peaks perched right next to the ocean. It’s also the second most visited National park in Spain although its low season is fairly calm. The park is divided into 3 regions; Cantabria, Asturias and Castilla y León each having its own gastronomic particularities. So here are some Specialties from Picos de Europa! Picos de Europa National Park Let’s start by talking quantities… being in a rigorous surrounding the local’s diet is quite calorific and mainly consists of meat, beans and cheese. If you order any main dish at the restaurant, the odds are that you’ll get a gargantuan quantity. Except maybe for those avid hikers it’s a safe…

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