Ins & Outs of Spanish Saffron: All You Need to Know About Azafrán

Brightly colored saffron in a wooden spoon

Known as the “red gold” of Spain, azafrán or saffron is one of Spain’s most prized ingredients, present in a wide range of dishes and culinary traditions. Today, there are many regions worldwide that produce this luxurious red spice, however, Spanish saffron is considered to be some of the best there is. But what exactly […]

How to Order Drinks in Spanish Like a Local

Red wine being poured from a bottle into small chato glasses

Your bags are packed, your tickets are booked, and you’re counting down the days until you arrive in Spain. Now, all that’s left to do is brush up on those important Spanish phrases—and no, we’re not talking about “¿Dónde está el baño?” Serious matters only—you want to be sure you know how to order drinks […]

The Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide for Spain Lovers

Plate of cured ham from Cinco Jotas in southern Spain

Spain is the kind of place that sticks with you. It’s the kind of place that, as soon as you leave, you find yourself yearning to come back to. In the meantime, you’ll likely find yourself scouring your local wine shop for bottles of Rioja, attempting to recreate some of your favorite tapas recipes at […]

The Paella Spots in Seville that Locals Love

Figuring out where to eat in Seville with kids can be tricky, but one thing that's sure to be a hit is Spanish rice!

If there’s one food many visitors to Spain immediately seek out, it’s paella. However, the iconic rice-based dish isn’t as common throughout the peninsula as many tourists seem to think. In fact, it’s more of a regional specialty that hails from the city of Valencia on Spain’s east coast. Outside of Valencia, many restaurants hawking […]

Easy Russian Salad Recipe: A Tapas Bar Classic at Home

Ensaladilla rusa with shrimp

This Russian salad recipe may not originally be Spanish, but no tapas bar menu would be complete without it. There are a few standby items that you can almost always count on when ordering at a tapas bar. Usually they’re things like croquettes, tortilla de patatas, and ensaladilla rusa. That’s right—while not originally native to […]

Spanish-Style Pork in Whiskey Sauce Recipe (Solomillo Al Whisky)

Pork sirloin with whiskey sauce over fried potatoes

The best Spanish sauces are also the simplest. Alioli, salsa verde, bravas sauce—they’re as different as night and day. But one thing they all have in common is that they’re relatively easy to make and require just a handful of pantry staples. This Spanish-style whiskey sauce recipe is no different. A staple of the Seville […]

9 Best Tapas in Granada (& Where to Find Them!)

Tapas and vermouth

When it comes to tapas, Granada offers one of the best scenes in Spain. Almost always served free with your drink and often much more generously sized than in other parts of the country, these delightful bites allow you to sample a variety of Spanish flavors without hurting your wallet. In other words, it’s the […]