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Food & Drink in Spain - Tapas, Wine, Common Dishes, Recipes

Food is a national obsession in Spain. But with so few Spanish menus translated into intelligible English, you'll need some help in choosing the best of their culinary delights. Also, an explanation of the Spanish eating and drinking culture and some recipes to whet your appetite.
  1. Spanish Olive Oils
  2. Paella (2)
  3. Sangria (4)
  4. Spanish Drinks (10)
  5. Tapas (5)
  6. Wine (5)
  7. Restaurants (12)
  8. Recipes (11)
  9. Vegetarian Food in Spain (5)

Top 10 Spanish Dishes
The essential ten dishes to try when you're in Spain, starting with suckling pig.

Best Spanish Drinks to Try in Spain
There are some excellent Spanish drinks in Spain. Find out about the best Spanish drinks - from Sangria to horchata.

Guide to Tapas in Spain
Going for tapas is high on most people's list of things to do in Spain, but there is often some confusion about what tapas is and what tapas means. All about tapas - the origin of tapas, what tapas is and where to get tapas.

Guide to 'Traditional' Sangria in Spain
You can always spot a tourist in a Spanish bar - he'll be the one drinking the sangria. All about sangria - how to make the 'perfect' sangria and what the Spanish actually drink in a bar.

Tapas Bars in Spain | Where to Find Good Tapas Bars in Spain
Share your tips on the best tapas in Spain that offer free tapas.

Coffee in Spain
Coffee in Spain - how to order the many types of coffee in Spain.

Best Beer in Spain
What is the best beer in Spain? Here are my favorites.

Beer in Spain
Beer in Spain - how to order and which ones to go for.

Christmas Food in Spain
A list of popular foods in Spain at Christmas time.

Breakfast in Spain
What the Spanish have for breakfast.

Spanish Food - Jamón Español - Spanish Ham
Some background to Spanish ham, or jamon.

Sidra and the Spanish Sideria - Drinking Cider in Spain
Article on Spanish cider, from sister site goeurope.about.com.

Spain and its Cuisine
A description of Spain's cuisine.

Horchata (Orxata) in Valencia
Horchata is a popular soft drink in Valencia and Catalonia and is available throughout Spain. What Horchata is made of and where to get it in Spain.

Chocolate con Churros - the Perfect Spanish Breakfast PICTURES
Spanish early risers (yes there are a few!) and late night revellers traditionally enjoy chocolate con churros for breakfast. Pictures of how churros are made and some photos of the chocolate in all its glory!

Eating in Spain - Spanish Food and Restaurants
James Martin, About's Guide to Spain, on eating in Spain.

What is Chorizo?
Article on Spanish chorizo.

What is Hierbabuena and How is it Different from Menta?
Hierbabuena and menta are different things in Spain, but both are generally translated into 'mint' in English. So what's the difference?

Why is there ham in my vegetarian dish in Spain?
Why is there ham in my vegetarian dish in Spain?

Barcelona Food
As the capital of Catalonia, and wedged between the mountains and the sea, as well as southern and northern Europe, Barcelona is a a gastronomic crossroads. Visitors will often opt for famous dishes from other regions of Spain (Galician octopus, Andalucian gazpacho or Asturian fava bean stew, to name but three). But there are just as many...

Drinks in Spanish
Spanish drink names with English translations.

Michelin Star Restaurants in Spain
When people talk about 'Michelin Star Restaurants in Spain', they are generally speaking talking about three-star restaurants. Michellin gives out a large number of Michelin stars each year, but it is the three-star restaurants that capture the imagination. Spain currently has seven three-star Michelin restaurants, three of which can be found in...

Vegetarian Dishes in Spain
Vegetarian Dishes in Spain. Some traditional Spanish dishes that don't contain meat.

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