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Torrijas de Semana Santa: the flavour that brings us back home
Published : 04/14/2025 | Categories : Your Spanish CornerIf there’s one dessert that tastes like home, like memories, like Easter itself, it’s torrijas. All over Spain, this humble yet delicious treat fills kitchens with the scent of cinnamon and sugar during Holy Week, evoking memories of childhood, afternoons with grandparents, and that simple joy of having a warm torrija after a long procession. At www.yourspanishcorner.com, we know that living away from Spain doesn’t mean letting go of our traditions. Quite the opposite: distance often strengthens the connection we feel to the flavors and customs of our roots. That’s why today we’re cele [...]
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Where to buy Spanish food if you live abroad
Published : 04/13/2025 | Categories : Your Spanish CornerLiving away from Spain has many good things: you get to know other cultures, you learn languages, you make new friends... But let's be honest: what you miss most is the food. That feeling of opening the pantry and not finding a jar of ColaCao, or a tin of pickled mussels, or even a sad packet of pipes. That's when the key question arises: Where can I buy Spanish food if I live abroad?
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Sangría: The Taste of the Spanish Summer
Published : 04/11/2025 | Categories : Your Spanish CornerIf you close your eyes and picture a summer afternoon in Spain, what comes to mind? Probably a sunny terrace, the distant sound of laughter, and in the center of the table, a chilled jug of sangría, with slices of orange floating like little islands of happiness. Because sangría is not just a drink—it’s a liquid postcard from our homeland.
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Complete guide to Spanish rice varieties
Published : 01/12/2025 | Categories : Your Spanish CornerRice is the heart and soul of many emblematic dishes of Spanish gastronomy, from the iconic paella to more homemade recipes such as arroz caldoso (rice pudding) or arroz con leche (rice pudding). In this comprehensive guide, we explore the main varieties of Spanish rice, their characteristics, and the specific uses that make them favourites with chefs and aficionados alike.
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The potato omelette: much more than a dish, a symbol of Spanish culture.
Published : 12/26/2024 | Categories : Your Spanish CornerTortilla de patatas, also known as 'Spanish omelette', is much more than a simple combination of eggs, potatoes, olive oil and sometimes onion. It is a true emblem of traditional gastronomy and a reflection of Spain's cultural identity. From its humble origins to its place on tables and in bars across the country, this dish is a perfect example of how food can transcend its basic function to become a symbol of heritage and tradition.