What is turron? All you need to know about the Spanish Christmas treat
MANY a Spaniard enjoys tucking into the festive treat of turron which can challenge the strongest teeth – and best dentures! Turrons are a nougat-like
Are you a ‘concebollista’? Spain gives its verdict on how to make the best tortilla in a new national poll – and one ingredient is VERY important
IF there is one topic that Spaniards love to talk – and argue – about above all others, it is food, and in particular just how
Suspected salmonella outbreak declared in Madrid: Two people are hospitalised and 15 others affected after eating contaminated truffle sauce at award-winning burger restaurant
SEVENTEEN people have gone down with food poisoning after eating at two restaurants operated by the ‘gourmet’ Hundred Burgers chain in Madrid. Two people are
Consumers in Spain despair as supermarket Mercadona removes this popular product from its shelves indefinitely: ‘Stop playing with my emotions, I’m devastated’
SPANISH supermarket chain Mercadona has had to respond to concerned customers on social media, after they realised that one of their favourite products had disappeared
These are the eight best restaurants in Spain, according to a prestigious global top 100 list – so how many have YOU tried?
DISFRUTAR, located in the heart of Barcelona’s thriving Eixample district, was recently crowned the World’s Best Restaurant. And with a trio of restaurants in the
How to avoid ants taking over your homes in Spain – as their numbers surge in the spring
THE experience is near-ubiquitous in warm climates – with spring cleaning comes the inevitable discovery of armies of tiny black flecks, marching tirelessly from unidentifiable
This new high-protein chocolate dessert from Carrefour is being praised by health experts in Spain – this is why
GOOD news for chocolate lovers in Spain: a high-protein pudding is now available in popular supermarket Carrefour, and it has been praised by health experts.
This €12 gourmet burger featuring kimchi and Galician cheese has been crowned the best in Spain – but would YOU try it?
A DOUBLE smash burger, made with Galician organic beef and a specially sourced local cheese, as well as Korean kimchi, a pork cheek stew and
Why you should eat a tomato EVERY day, according to a leading scientist in Spain
ONE of the benefits of living in Spain is the availability of home-grown fruits and vegetables, many of which are cultivated all year round in
Julio Iglesias is ‘almost arrested’ at the airport: Spain’s ‘King of Latin’, 80, is quizzed over the bizarre contents of his suitcases
SPANISH superstar Julio Iglesias was ‘almost arrested’ last week after falling foul of the Dominican Republic’s stringent import rules. The ‘King of Latin’, now 80,
Spain could RUN OUT of olive oil for the first time in its history as drought continues to ravage the country
THE ongoing drought and poor harvests have led to a stark warning that Spain could run out of olive oil for the first time towards
Masterchefs of the universe: Why Spain is THE food capital of the world after raking in Michelin stars and dominating restaurant league tables – thanks to THESE legends
IT was exactly a year ago that I sat down with friends for one of the most otherworldly culinary experiences of my life. Seated in
This restaurant in Marbella is among the best decorated in the WORLD after winning prestigious design award
A MARBELLA restaurant has won a prestigious design award after being named the best decorated venue in the WORLD. The eatery received its accolade at
The fascinating history of the humble ‘espeto’ – as skewered sardines typical of Spain’s Costa del Sol become ‘second most googled recipe in the world’
THE most-googled recipes in the world have been revealed and this popular Spanish fish dish comes in second. It was most searched by people in
WATCH: Spanish Embassy in UK reviews Marks & Spencer’s ‘controversial’ chorizo paella croquettes that sparked international backlash dubbed ‘croquetagate’
THE SPANISH Embassy in the UK has got involved in a now week-long debate about Marks & Spencer’s ‘controversial’ chorizo paella croquettes, which not only
These 31 restaurants in Spain have won Michelin stars for the first time – including on the Costa del Sol
TWO Costa del Sol restaurants are among 31 Spanish venues to be awarded Michelin Stars this year. BACK, in Marbella, has been awarded its first
‘What have you done?!’ British ambassador to Spain joins chorus of shock over Marks & Spencer’s Chorizo Paella Croquetas
IN THE long list of British crimes against Spanish cuisine, there is a new addition. Marks & Spencer is selling what it is billing as
Health warning in Spain: Lidl ice cream is found to contain metal fragments
A LIDL ice cream has been taken off the shelves after being found to contain metal fragments. The Spanish Food Safety Agency (AESAN) issued an
These are the 10 best restaurants in Spain – according to Tripadvisor
THE Travellers’ Choice Awards has just revealed Spain’s top ten restaurants, as chosen by visitors. In the latest edition of the awards, Tripadvisor recognises restaurants
Revealed: This bar in Spain has just been voted best in the WORLD
THREE Spanish bars were amongst the 50 best bars in the world, revealed today. Sips, Barcelona, has won first place in the fifteenth edition of
Humble Malaga bakery is shocked after its simple apple tart wins ‘best cake in Spain’ award
A MALAGA bakery has been awarded ‘the best cake’ in Spain for its delicious apple tart. La Pasteleria Daza has been making the same simple
Culinary Triumph: Malaga claims ‘Best Paella in Spain’ title
IN a culinary showdown Malaga has claimed the title for the best paella in Spain. According to the 62nd edition of the International Valencian Paella
Olive oil in Spain soars to new record wholesale price
THE WHOLESALE price of Spanish extra virgin olive oil soared to a new all-time high on Tuesday of above €8,200 per metric ton. This came
Food in Spain is over 10% more expensive than a year ago despite the country’s low inflation compared to other eurozone countries
FOOD and soft drinks in Spain are 10.8% more expensive than a year ago, according to the Spanish National Institute of Statistics (INE). Despite Spain
Food company in Spain pulls Spanish omelettes off the shelves after they were linked to several cases of botulism
FOOD company Grupo Palacios has decided to withdraw its Spanish omelettes from the market after they were connected with several cases of botulism. Spain’s AESAN
Extreme weather brutalises melon and watermelon harvest in Spain’s Costa Blanca and Valencia areas
FARMING UNION, Unio Llaudadora, says extreme weather has forced a 50% fall in this year’s melon and watermelon harvest in the Valencian Community. The union