Spanish Food Blog

How will you add some Andalusian oomph to your autumn comfort food?
The weather’s turning and it’s time for us to turn our…
September 27, 2019/by Sion Garrett
It’s harvest season in Jerez de la Frontera – time to celebrate and sample delicious sherries
September is harvest time in the vineyards of Jerez de la Frontera.
In…
September 3, 2019/by Sion GarrettIn…

How to have the perfect picnic – take a little tapas in your basket!
There’s nothing better than a summer picnic, whether you spread…
August 6, 2019/by Sion Garrett
Going to Andalusia this summer? Here are 15 foods and drinks to get you in the mood for local cuisine
Are you heading off for a holiday in Andalusia this summer? If…
July 12, 2019/by Sion Garrett
Looking to make your summer salads more exciting? Add a burst of flavour with Andalusian seaweed
The Japanese, Chinese, and Koreans have been eating it for thousands…
June 12, 2019/by Sion Garrett
Why is Jerez the perfect place to make sherry?
May 9, 2019/by Sion Garrett
Here is our menu inspired by amazing Andalusia
April 9, 2019/by Sion Garrett
Want a fresh taste for your cooking this Spring? It’s time you put some Spanish sofrito in your kitchen
If a passata is the base for man Italian dishes, a sofrito is…
March 7, 2019/by Sion Garrett
Which Spanish foods and drinks will you fall in love with this Valentine’s Day?
As we’re gearing up for Valentine’s Day, we’re taking a…
February 4, 2019/by Sion Garrett
Is it time for a new you in the New Year? Discover the Andalusian foods which could help you
It’s the time of year when everyone is determined to live a…
January 4, 2019/by Sion Garrett
How can I bring a touch of Andalusia to my Christmas lunch?
Are you ready for the most important meal of the year?
Christmas…
December 6, 2018/by Sion GarrettChristmas…

Help! I need Christmas gift ideas for family and friends…
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas…and we’re wracking…
November 5, 2018/by Sion Garrett
Which red wines should I serve with my hearty autumn dishes? Here are our top picks…
The nights are drawing in and we’re all enjoying having cosy…
October 4, 2018/by Sion Garrett
I’m missing the wonderful taste of Andalusia after my holiday…what can I do?
Going back to work after you summer holiday can seem like a drag.
So,…
September 4, 2018/by Sion GarrettSo,…

How can I get a taste of Andalusia in my breakfast?
Breakfast like a king, they say…and who are we to disagree?
We…
August 2, 2018/by Sion GarrettWe…

Have you tried the creamy taste of goat’s cheese from Spain? Here’s why you should…
Goat’s cheese isn’t just a tasty delicacy.
It can also…
June 29, 2018/by Sion GarrettIt can also…

What is Retinto beef – and why is it so prized?
Have you discovered one of the unsung gastronomic delights of…
June 6, 2018/by Sion Garrett
How can I stand out from the crowd when I host a barbecue? Give guests the true taste of Spain…
It’s the start of barbecue season, so here are 11 Andalusian…
May 7, 2018/by Sion Garrett
What Spring cocktails can I make with Spanish wines and sherries?
It’s Spring! The blossom is on the trees and the weather’s…
April 9, 2018/by Sion Garrett
How can I use sherry to add an Andalusian flavour to my Easter cooking?
Sherry is a magic ingredient.
It can be added to so many dishes…
March 10, 2018/by Sion GarrettIt can be added to so many dishes…

Want the perfect sweet drink to complement your puddings? Here’s our essential guide to Andalusian dessert wines
Rounding off a meal with a beautiful pudding accompanied by the…
February 10, 2018/by Sion Garrett
Salami v chorizo – what’s the best for your tapas dish?
Making a tapas dish which includes sausages?
It’s time to…
January 22, 2018/by Sion GarrettIt’s time to…

14 Andalusian treats to make your sweetheart fall in love with you this Valentine’s Day
Planning the perfect meal for your love this Valentine’s Day?…
January 22, 2018/by Sion Garrett
Celebrate the 12 days of Christmas with tempting treats from Andalusia
With Christmas fast approaching, our thoughts turn to the food…
November 30, 2017/by Graeme Hooper
Looking for a fine quality sherry? Check the label for VOS or VORS
If you’re searching for a sherry which is of exceptional quality,…
November 7, 2017/by Sion Garrett
12 amazing Andalusian treats to enjoy this autumn
The nights are drawing in and you may feel like curling up in…
November 7, 2017/by Sion Garrett
How is the famous brandy from Jerez made?
Brandy of Jerez is famous all over Spain, and across the world.
It…
September 14, 2017/by Sion GarrettIt…

10 ways you can bring a taste of Jerez to your kitchen
Home from your Spanish holiday? Here are 10 ways you can bring…
September 14, 2017/by Sion Garrett
Stay cool this summer with an Andalusian classic – gazpacho
The refreshing taste of gazpacho is one of the enduring staples…
August 10, 2017/by Sion Garrett
Discover the sweet history of Jerez de la Frontera
When you sample the tempting sweets of Andalusia, you’re tasting…
August 10, 2017/by Sion Garrett
Why you need sherry vinegar from Jerez in your store cupboard
All vinegars are not the same. Some are a gourmet delight.
For…
July 8, 2017/by Sion GarrettFor…

Discover the traditional taste of Andalusian Ibérico ham
It’s one of the true tastes of authentic Spain, meat made from…
July 8, 2017/by Sion Garrett
Why tuna is the king of fish in Andalusia
One of the jewels in the crown of the food produce of Jerez is…
June 9, 2017/by Sion Garrett
6 wines perfect for your summer tapas
There’s nothing better than serving tapas in the summer.
With…
June 9, 2017/by Sion GarrettWith…

A beginner’s guide to sherry from Jerez – how to choose the right taste for you
Would you like to try sherries but just don’t know where to…
May 6, 2017/by Sion Garrett
Why not try 6 of the best artisan cheeses from Andalusia?
When it comes to Spanish cheeses, we’ve all heard of Manchego.
There…
May 6, 2017/by Sion GarrettThere…

Get the true taste of an Andalusian Easter
Easter, or Semana Santa, is a special time in Andalusia.
It…
April 7, 2017/by Sion GarrettIt…

How chorizo went from Roman street food to a smoky slice of heaven
The history of chorizo
The origins of chorizo lie in the Roman…
April 7, 2017/by Sion GarrettThe origins of chorizo lie in the Roman…

10 perfect products for your tapas
If you’re planning to serve tapas, you need the best quality…
March 17, 2017/by Sion Garrett
THE FABULOUS FOODIE MAGAZINE VISITS JEREZ DE LA FRONTERA
Sophie Middleton of the fabulousfoodiemagazine.com recently visited…
March 17, 2017/by Sion Garrett
How sherry from Jerez became Britain’s favourite wine
For centuries, sherry was Britain’s favourite wine.
Its…
March 6, 2017/by Sion GarrettIts…

Iptuci Roman Salt Pans
Made a recent visit to the Iptuci Saltworks in El Prado del Ray…
August 10, 2016/by Graeme Hooper