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Paella de Marisco

Posted on July 4, 2020 by

Paella is a Valencian rice dish, which originated in the 18th Century. The Moors began cultivating rice in Spain, perhaps as far back as the 8th and 9th Centuries and the marshes and lagoon of L’Albufera, (in the south of … Continue reading →

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Fideuà

Posted on June 27, 2020 by

Fideuà is a Valencian dish, similar to Paella (specifically Arroz a Banda), but made with pasta instead of rice. Pasta is a traditional Spanish food, though most people associate it more with Italy or China. The Chinese were probably the … Continue reading →

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Arroz de Faisán y Conejo (Pheasant and Rabbit Rice)

Posted on September 15, 2017 by

Many people think that Paella (pie-eh-ya) is the Spanish national dish (along with slightly lesser known, Arroz a Banda and Arroz Negro), however, they would be mistaken, because these rice dishes all hail from the province of Valencia. The Moors … Continue reading →

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Veal Penis Stew

Posted on November 27, 2012 by

November 27th, 2012 Back in April I bought some veal from Menuts Rosa in the Boqueria (Barcelona). Next to me was a woman buying nervis (veal penis) and I was intrigued enough to ask what one does with it. At the … Continue reading →

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Sopa de Ajo

Posted on September 22, 2011 by

September 22nd 2011 Spain is one of the largest garlic producing nations in the world, so it’s not surprising that the Spanish make a simple, yet hot and very tasty, garlic soup (sopa de ajo). Sopa de Ajo recipe: 1 … Continue reading →

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