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Tag: Spain

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Podcast: Wine in Bordeaux, Spain and Missouri

January 4, 2025 Brent Leave a comment

We’re welcoming in 2025 with a visit to the vineyards of Bordeaux and a famous wine museum. Plus, the reason…

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Posted in: Podcast Filed under: Bordeaux, sherry, Spain, wine
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The World’s Greatest Cheesecake is in Spain (sorry, New York)

October 24, 2024 Brent

San Sebastián (also known by its Basque name, Donostia) is one of the most famous foodie cities in the world,…

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Posted in: San Sebastian, Spain Filed under: basque cheesecake, cheesecake, san sebastian, Spain
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Guggenheim Museum

October 10, 2024 Brent

Far and away the most popular attraction in the Basque region (and the 10th most visited in Spain) is the…

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Posted in: Bilbao, Spain Filed under: Bilbao, Guggenheim, Jeff Koons, Spain, The Guggenheim Effect
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The divisive drink from Spain

October 3, 2024 Brent

Kalimotxo is a popular drink all over the Basque region of Spain, but tell Americans about it and Kalimotxo becomes…

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Posted in: Bilbao, Spain Filed under: Basque, Bilbao, Kalimotxo, Spain, wine
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Two incredible tapas streets in Spain

September 19, 2024 Brent

Logroño, in the Rioja region of Spain has turned into a foodie hotspot because of the iconic tapas streets of…

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Posted in: Blog, Logrono, Spain Filed under: calle de laurel, calle de san juan, logrono, mushrooms, Spain, tapas
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Is there a Michelangelo painting hiding in plain sight in Spain?

September 12, 2024 Brent

Maybe the small painting discreetly displayed in a church in Logroño is by the master. Then again, maybe not. Concathedral…

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Posted in: Blog, Logrono, Spain Filed under: logrono, michelangelo, Spain, the crucifixion
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Basque Cheesecake and dessert crawl in San Sebastian, Spain

August 7, 2024 Brent

Brent is in the foodie city of Donostia-San Sebastian to try the iconic Basque Cheesecake. Will it be worth the…

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Posted in: Blog, San Sebastian, Spain, videos Filed under: Basque Chee, san sebastian, Spain, sweets
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5 great Pintxos bars in San Sebastian, Spain

July 31, 2024 Brent

Brent is in one of the world’s great foodie cities, San Sebastián to sample the best pintxos! He tries several…

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Posted in: Blog, San Sebastian, Spain, videos Filed under: calimotxo, Casa Valles, Kalimotxo, Pintxos, san sebastian, Spain
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Culinary Adventure in Bilbao with a visit to the Guggenheim Museum!

July 24, 2024 Brent

Brent is in the Basque city of Bilbao for a vegan food crawl at La Ribera Gastro Plaza, a 100%…

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Posted in: Bilbao, Blog, Spain, videos Filed under: Bilbao, Guggenheim Museum, Spain, vegan, vegan food
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Calle San Juan in Logrono, Spain

July 17, 2024 Brent

Brent is in Logroño, Spain for a Tapas crawl along the famous Calle del Laurel. He samples small dishes from…

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Posted in: Blog, Logrono, Spain, videos Filed under: Calle San Juan, logrono, Michelin 2024, pinchos, Spain, tapas, wine, wine museum
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Tapas crawl on Laurel Street in Logrono

July 10, 2024 Brent

Laurel Street in Logroño is lined with amazing tapas bars. Many only have a single item on the menu, so…

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Posted in: Blog, Logrono, Spain, videos Filed under: logrono, mushrooms, patatas bravas, pinchos, Spain, tapas
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Podcast: Desserts in Seville, New Zealand, New Mexico & Seattle

July 6, 2024 Brent

Brent visits Seville, Spain to learn about buying cakes from nuns. Then, we’re enjoying an ice cream from New Zealand…

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Posted in: Blog, Podcast Filed under: desserts, New Mexico, New Zealand, podcast, Seattle, Seville, Spain, sweets
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Food Crawl in the Wine Capital of Rioja

July 3, 2024 Brent

Brent is in the famous Rioja region to enjoy the gastronomic delights of Haro, Spain. He sips a glass of…

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Posted in: Blog, Haro, Spain, videos Filed under: Haro, Spain, Spanish food
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4 Amazing Wineries in Rioja, Spain

June 26, 2024 Brent

Brent visits 4 incredible wineries in the wine capital of Rioja, Spain. He samples the unique white Tempranillo, a winery…

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Posted in: Blog, Haro, Spain, videos Filed under: cvne, gomez cruazdo, Haro, La Rioja Alta, Mugo, Spain, wine
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Buying sweets from cloistered nuns in Seville

June 20, 2024 Brent

Seville’s Convento San Leandro was first built in the 14th century. The current convent is from the 17th century with…

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Posted in: Seville, Spain Filed under: Convent sweets, Convento San Leandro, Seville, Spain, Yemas, yemas de san leandro
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Diego Velázquez in his hometown of Seville, Spain

June 13, 2024 Brent

Diego Velázquez was a master painter born in Seville. His baroque works are considered some of the best of the…

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Posted in: Blog, Seville, Spain Filed under: Diego Velázquez, Las Meninas, Madrid, Seville, Spain, Velázquez, Velázquez burial
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The best tapas bars in Cadiz, Spain

May 23, 2024 Brent

Little plates or snacks served to accompany a drink are called Tapas in Spain. These days, it seems every city…

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Posted in: Blog, Cadiz, Spain Filed under: cadiz, mojito sorbet, Salmorejo, Spain, tapas
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3 great (and 1 not so great) bar in Seville, Spain

May 15, 2024 Brent

Brent visits some fancy and not so fancy spots in Seville for Sherry, Cava, cocktails, and beer including a bar…

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Posted in: Blog, Seville, videos Filed under: bars, Seville, sherry, Spain, wine
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The unique Tabanco bars of Jerez, Spain

May 9, 2024 Brent

Almost everyone has heard of a tapas bar, but unless you’ve been to Jerez, you’ve probably never heard of a…

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Posted in: Jerez, Spain Filed under: flamenco, Jerez, sherry, Spain, Tabanco
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3 top places to eat & great sites in Seville

May 8, 2024 Brent

Brent visits Seville’s Alcazar & Cathedral and some of the best places to eat near these famous sites including sweet…

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Posted in: Blog, Seville, videos Filed under: Convento San Leandro, Royal Alcazar, Seville, Spain, tapas
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Tocino de Cielo de Jerez

May 2, 2024 Brent

In Jerez, Spain, they’re famous for a pastry called Tocino de Cielo de Jerez, or just Tocino de Cielo. Translated…

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Posted in: Jerez, Spain Filed under: Jerez, Spain, Tocino de Cielo
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6 best Tapas bars in Seville, Spain

April 24, 2024 Brent

Brent is in Seville, Spain to try modern and traditional tapas including a restaurant that’s been doing it for 350…

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Posted in: Blog, Seville, videos Filed under: el Rinconcillo, sevilla, Seville, Spain, tapas, tortilla, truffles
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4 Best Tapas Bars plus Roman Ruins in Cadiz, Spain

April 17, 2024 Brent

Brent is in Cadiz, Spain to visit some incredible tapas bars where he samples an Andalusian soup, potatoes prepared several…

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Posted in: Blog, Cadiz, Spain, videos Filed under: cadiz, mojito sorbet, patatas bravas, roman ruins, Salmorejo, Spain, tapas
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Delicious pastries at 5 amazing bakeries in Jerez, Spain!

April 10, 2024 Brent

Brent is in Andalusia, Spain and the town of Jerez de la Frontera to try the treat the city is…

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Posted in: Blog, Jerez, videos Filed under: Jerez, pastry, Spain, Tocino de Cielo
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Sherry sampling at 3 great bars in Jerez, Spain

April 4, 2024 Brent

Brent visits Jerez, Spain, a city famous for the production of the fortified wine called Sherry. He samples different kinds…

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Posted in: Blog, Jerez, videos Filed under: bars, Jerez, sherry, Spain
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Tabanco bars in Jerez, Spain

March 27, 2024 Brent

Brent is in the exciting city of Jerez in Andalusia, visiting the characteristic Tabanco bars where sherry reigns supreme and…

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Posted in: Blog, Jerez, videos Filed under: flamenco, Jerez, sherry, Spain, Tabanco, tapas
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The best tapas bars in Seville, Spain

March 21, 2024 Brent

There are great tapas bars all over Spain, all over the world, really. But, Andalucía is generally regarded as the…

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Posted in: Seville Filed under: cadiz, Seville, sherry, Spain, tapas, tortilla
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Pastel Cordobés

November 16, 2023 Brent

In Portugal, where I live, it seems every town has it’s own pastry, usually an egg-based custard tart of some…

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Posted in: Cordoba, Spain Filed under: cordoba, Pastel Cordobes, pastry, Spain
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Cordoba’s incredible Mosque-Cathedral

August 30, 2023 Brent

The Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba is far and away the top site in the city. And, for good reason. This awe-inspiring…

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Posted in: Cordoba, Spain Filed under: cordoba, mosque-cathedral, Spain
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Seville Bar Crawl (with some tapas)

May 3, 2023 Brent

Brent travels to Seville, Spain to try some of the city’s famous drinks like Orange Wine, Vermouth, and Sherry. And,…

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Posted in: Spain, videos Filed under: orange wine, Seville, sherry, Spain, tapas, vermouth
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What to do in Cordoba, Spain

April 19, 2023 Brent

Brent visits the iconic Mosque-Catheral to learn about the over 1,200 year Mezquita. Then, it’s off the Roman Bridge where…

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Posted in: videos Filed under: cordoba, Spain
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Sherry tasting in Cordoba’s most characteristic bar

April 5, 2023 Brent

Brent is in Cordoba to try a cold Spanish soup that’s not gazpacho and gets a sherry recommendation from the…

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Posted in: Blog, videos Filed under: cordoba, gazpacho, sherry, Spain
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Berenjenas Fritas con Miel (Fried Eggplant with Honey)

February 15, 2023 Brent

Berenjenas Fritas con Miel (Fried Eggplant with Honey) is a tapas dish that’s incredibly popular not only in Cordoba, but…

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Posted in: Cordoba, Spain Filed under: Berenjenas Fritas con Miel, cordoba, Fried eggplant, Spain
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Salmorejo

January 4, 2023 Brent

Cordoba is famous for it’s cold tomato soup, but it’s not gazpacho! Salmorejo origin story Legend has it that when…

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Posted in: Cordoba, Spain Filed under: cordoba, Salmorejo, Sopa de Tomate Alentejana, Spain
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Espinacas con Garbanzos (Spinach and Chickpeas) recipe

November 2, 2020 Brent

A traditional recipe from Andalucía, Spain, Espinacas con Garbanzos is smoky, earthy, rich, and filling. Espinacas con Garbanzos origin story…

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Posted in: Recipes, Spain Filed under: Espinacas con Garbanzos, recipe, Spain, Spinach and Chickpeas
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I tried making homemade vermouth. Here’s what happened

July 6, 2020 Brent

Vermouth is enjoying a moment. If you want to make your own batch of the aromatic fortified wine at home,…

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Posted in: Blog Filed under: Madrid, Spain, turin, vermouth, wine
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The best sweet treat in Madrid

April 27, 2020 Brent

Nope, it’s not churros y chocolate. It’s a pastry that came from Venice, gets its name from Italy, and was…

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Posted in: Madrid, Spain Filed under: Chocolatine, Churros y chocolate, croissant, france, Madrid, Napolitana de Chocolate, Pain au Chocolat, Paris, Spain
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