Madrid

Tapenade – Tapas Recipe

Olives are everywhere in Spain and they use them in a lot of great recipes. It goes great with bruschetta, or use it on salads and sandwiches for a quick Mediterranean bite. Tapenade is one of those easy, classic recipes to make when you want to clear the fridge f cocktail olives or spiced olives and herbs…

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….

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…