Northern Spain Gastronomy

Anchovies are the big hidden treasures we have in Northern Spain, in the Cantabric sea. In this podcast we will be discussing:

The process to preserve anchovies in Northern Spain and its connection with Italy
The importance of the artisanal work of the "sobadoras", the women behind the tinned anchovies
The regulation behind anchovies and how to avoid the "fraud" from imported products
The main pintxos (Basque Tapas) made with anchovies such as La Gilda and El Matrimonio
The health benefits of eating anchovies

Everything you need to know about the Spanish apple cider from Basque Country and Asturias in Northern Spain!

The Spanish cider traditions: How to order and pour the cider in the traditional cider houses
The influence of the Northern Spain maritime climate in apple trees and apple making
The cider making techniques: the type of apples used and the fermentation techniques
The Spanish cider consumption and its health benefits

Join us in this podcast to learn everything about the delicious Spanish Suckling Lamb:

The Churra sheep , the number one breed used for this dish. Its diet, age and place of origin
Important occasions when Spaniards enjoy this type of dish
The importance of this dish for the sustainability of the Spanish country side
The traditional Spanish recipe
The perfect wine pairing, Ribera del Duero (tempranillo grape)

In this very first episode we will share with you the main differences between the Spanish tapas and the Basque pintxos.

A fun way to learn the etiquette of this unique way of eating in Northern Spain:

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