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Spanish tapas dishes might conjure up tasty plates of paella or chorizo, or bowls of hummus and fresh crusty bread. However, there is one ingredient that you will find used time and again in Spanish cuisine, or even served as a pre-dinner snack. It’s a little fruit that packs a mighty big punch: the olive.  …

The Spanish tapas experience is a culinary journey around the celebrated food-producing region of Andalusia. The unique sharing dishes give you the opportunity to be adventurous in your menu choices, as you can try a variety of wonderful flavours. If you are vegetarian and wondering if there is anything for you, don’t worry! Here are…

Tapas is the perfect way to be adventurous with your food choices, with the opportunity to order multiple small sharing dishes. This allows you to sample a taste of food that is new to you without committing to one dish. But what about your choice of drink? Rather than order your usual glass or wine…

If you are looking for romantic date night ideas, you can’t go wrong with some delicious tapas food. It has that exotic flair to remind you of an idyllic summer holiday, and yet is simple to prepare and perfect for sharing.  Whether you want to enjoy an intimate date night at home, or soak up…

The relationship between music and food is a long and rich one. This is perhaps not surprising as they both bring us sensual pleasure and emotional and physical nourishment. Sharing food and enjoying music together are part of our bonding process as social beings, and there is even science to back up this gut feeling!…

When you’re used to going to a restaurant and ordering a starter, mains and possibly a pudding, it can feel a bit daunting being presented with a tapas menu.  That is until you become familiar with how things are done in a tapas bar, and you are ordering a mix of delicious dishes like a…

If you are organising a social occasion this summer, an eternal dilemma can be what food to serve your guests. A full sit-down dinner can feel too formal and time consuming, but you will still want some snacks and nibbles to keep everyone from getting too hungry and to accompany the drinks.  From weddings to…

The Andalusian regions of southern Spain are celebrated for their delicious food and drink. Here’s a look at the magical blend of culture, climate and geography that has made the cuisine of Andalusia sought after in restaurants around the world.    A cultural melting pot The history and culture of southern Spain has benefited from…

Tapas is an essential part of the Spanish culinary tradition, and one that has gained popularity around the world. Not only is it a chance to sample some of the country’s finest cuisine, but it is also a social experience best enjoyed with a group of friends or family. However solo diners are also very…

Summer is upon us and recent weather has shown us that Britain isn’t always rainy days and miserable weather. With bright sunshine and warming temperatures, many people are resorting to salads and BBQs for dinner, but this can get boring pretty fast. There are so many different foods to eat in the summer that won’t…