Catalan cuisine authority Daniel Olivella serves historical narratives alongside 80 carefully curated Spanish food recipes, like tapas, paella, and seafood, that are simple and fresh.In proud, vibrant Catalonia, food is what brings people together—whether neighbors, family, or visitors. By the sea, over a glass of chilled vermouth and the din of happily shared, homemade Pica Pica (tapas) is where you’ll find the most authentic Catalonia. The region is know...

Spanish food is renowned for its fantastic tastes and textures, wonderful fresh ingredients and regional diversity. This beautifully designed and fully illustrated book is a showcase for over 130 delicious recipes from one of Europes best-loved cuisines. Fresh, bright and contemporary, it features Spanish national classics such as Sopa de Mariscos, Cocido, Paella Valenciana, Chorizo with Chestnuts, Patatas Bravas, Spicy Sausage and Cheese Tortilla, to name but a few. The recipes are easy t...

Single, stressed, and living amid the hustle and hurry of modern Hong Kong, Polly Evans had a vision: of mountains and orange groves, matadors and promenades–and of a glorious, hassle-free journey across Spain by bicycle. But like any decent dream, Polly’s came with its own reality: of thighs screaming with pain and goats trying to derail her, of strange local delicacies and overzealous suitors. In fact, like any great traveler, Polly had bitten off more than she could chew–and would delig...

The Rough Guides Snapshot Portugal: The Algarve is the ultimate travel guide to this popular region of Portugal. It leads you through the region with reliable information and comprehensive coverage of all the sights and attractions, from island beaches and surfing hotspots to bustling markets and pretty inland villages.Detailed maps and up-to-date listings pinpoint the best cafés, restaurants, hotels, shops, bars and nightlife, ensuring you make the most of...

Camino Tips: How to get the most out of "The Way" is a must-read if you're contemplating hiking the Camino de Santiago. This ebook includes seventy incredibly practical tips to help you prepare, enjoy, and get the most out of "The Way. " It is chock-full of references and links to valuable information.Camino Tips will help you determine what to do before, during, and after the Camino. Learn how to:• Select which Camino to walk.• Choose a starting date.• Get yo...

Chefs Alexandra Raij and Eder Montero share more than one hundred recipes from Txikito—all inspired by the home cooking traditions of the Basque Country—that will change the way you cook in this much-anticipated and deeply personal debut.Whether it’s a perfectly ripe summer tomato served with just a few slivers of onion and a drizzle of olive oil, salt cod slowly poached in oil and topped with an emulsion of its own juices, or a handful of braised leeks scattered w...

You’ll never fall into tourist traps when you travel with Frommer's. Doing so is like having a trusted friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best. That’s because our guidebooks, unlike much of the competition, are written by resident experts—like Celia Pedroso and Paul Ames, the authors of Frommer’s Portugal. Both are Portugal-based and highly respected travel journalists. In this proudly opinionated book, they will help you sort through all the options, so ...

Fuerteventura is the second largest of the Canary Islands. Historically a land of goat herders and fishermen, today the island is a tourist attraction while remaining both peaceful and uncrowded. As part of the Canaries, Fuerteventura is part of Spain and its official language is Spanish, but you will also hear English and German as 20,000 people who live here were born outside of Spain.

Winner of the 2017 IACP Award: Literary or Historical Food WritingGourmand World Cookbook Award Winner: Culinary TravelAmazon Best Book of November (2016): Cookbooks, Food and WineFinancial Times Best Books of 2017: Food and Travel"Goulding is pioneering a new type of writing about food. His last book, Rice, Noodle, Fish, took an immersive approach to Japan that combined tr...

Spanish foods can really make a tasty change in the boring routine of what's for dinner. We have hand selected 20 Best of the Best and most inviting Spanish recipes like Canary Island Red Mojo Sauce, Maria's Paella, Beef Tenderloin Asturias, Winter Gazpacho, Basque Cake, Spanish Squash, Slow Cooker Spanish Roast and many more from the Chef's Secret Vault. Your friends and family will think you've been taking lessons in gourmet cooking. So don't miss this chance to add some treasured recipe...

Located along the northeastern border of Spain, the Costa Brava first rose to prominence as a tourist destination during the 1950s. The name means “rugged coast” in Spanish and the craggy rock formations on its distinctive coastline could well have been sketched by one of the artists who call it home. TABLE OF CONTENTS: Introduction to Costa Brava - Overview - Culture - Location & Orientation - Climate & When to Visit - Sightseeing Highlights - Blanes - Botanical Gardens near Blanes - Llor...

The Rock of Gibraltar is a beautiful outcrop close to Spain’s Costa del Sol. For more than two centuries it has been a possession of the United Kingdom. Gibraltar's interesting caves and labyrinthine tunnels fascinate its visitors. TABLE OF CONTENTS: Introduction to Gibraltar - Culture - Orientation & Location - Climate & When to Visit - Sightseeing Highlights - Upper Rock Nature Reserve - The Apes of Gibraltar - The Tunnels - Europa Point - Lighthouse at Europa Point - Our Lady of Europe ...