There is nothing more satisfying than learning how the sausage is made, and made well. Pork sausage is easy to make and has endless varieties depending on your taste and the occasion for making. Homemade sausages are not that difficult to make, taste 100 times better than store bought, and have better ingredients in them…
The Spanish Inquisition, Ham & The Catholic Church
During the later years of the Crusades the Christians started running out of money and went to the Jews to gets funds to pay for the holy war. Once the crusaders pushed the Moores out of the Iberico Peninsula the Jewish lenders wanted their debts collected and this became problematic for the newly victorious Christians….
Truffles – Recipe
Truffles are a decadent treat that take time and patience. They are easy to make, but very difficult to master. This recipe makes 2 types and uses the chocolate efficiently. Here’s how…. 1 Bar dark chocolate, 52% or darker, 70-88% cocoa is preferred 1/4 C Cream 6 oz milk chocolate of your choice About 1/4…
Chocolateria San Gines – Churros & Hot Chocolate Madrid
To Madrilenas churros and chocolate in the evening are akin to donuts and coffee in the morning. Chocolateria San Gines has been famous for making the best since 1894. Dipping these crispy, hot churros into the warm, melted chocolate makes a perfect combination of sweet, hot and crunchy! Absolutely spectacular for chocoholics! Open into the late…
Jamon Iberico De Belotta – Pata Negra
Since the times of the Spanish Inquisition ham has become an important part of the Spanish culture and represents a lot more than food for Spaniards! After 400 years they got pretty competitive at growing and curing these big, black pigs mastering the art of creating Pate Negra. Ham is so polular the Spanish dedicate…
Suckling Pig at Restaurant Botin – A Madrelenian Tradition
Central Madrid – Just south of Mercado San Miguel Suckling pig roasted in a wood fired oven is an age old tradition in Madrid. Nowhere is more famous for preparing them than the restaurant La Botin . This restaurant has been in business since 1725 and is world famous for its suckling baby pigs.
Madrid
With its historic past, offers travelers of today a fun city full of museums, Tapas bars, art exhibits, fashion, and great food culture. Stroll around Plaza Major and around the neighborhoods. Pop in for a glass of wine and tapas at Meson del Champignon or lunch at the vendors in the Mercado de San Miguel. Take the Spanish…
Aquaduct of Avila, Spain
Built around the 1st century AD, this is one of the most well preserved elevated Roman Aqueducts, is the most iconic symbol of Segovia and the most significant architectural landmark in Avila. Consisting of a simple giant block construction of single and double arch pillars the structure reaches up to 93.5 feet tall. Using a…
Alcazar of Segovia, Spain
This UNESCO Heritage site was originally built by the Romans as a fort and later improved by the Muslims. Christians took it in 1120 and made a series of improvements, after many centuries the castle served as the Capital of Leon and Castile with Queen Isabelle enthroned after the death of King Henry IV in…
Chicken Jalapeno Poppers – Recipe
Summer is here and that means grilling! Poppers make perfect snacks, can be made ahead of time, and are easy to reheat later in the week. You can grill, bake or air-fry these as you like, here is how I do it; 6 Jalapenos halved – spoon out the seeds 2 Chicken thighs or breast…
Journey Into Cuisine 