SPAIN FOOD SHERPAS BLOG
Artisanal Cheese made in Andalusia
To make a handcrafted Andalusian cheese there are needed, along with a pot, two essential tools: the “pleita” and a board. The “pleita” is a wide esparto
Aloreña Olives – The Best Pickled Olives
There are many types of pickled olives, all with their own organoleptic nuances- but the “Aceituna Aloreña” is special. It is the only table olive in Spain
Saffron, the ‘red gold’
Saffron, also called "red gold", is the world's most expensive spice that is obtained from the stigmas of the Crocus flower. To achieve 1kg of this appreciated condiment, it takes thousands of
Coffee in Malaga – How to Order it Properly
One curiosity about Malaga and its gastronomy is that wherever you go, you’ll get a great cup of coffee. For breakfast with churros, after lunch or as a “merienda”, which is a
Higo Chumbo-Prickly pear, an Andalusian Summer Fruit
The Prickly pear fruit, known as “chumbo” in Spain, is the edible fruit of the paddle cactus, which can be found in summer in many food markets. Usually, it is sold by
