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While we are focusing on culinary culture and food, it's always great to learn more about Spain, Spanish culture and the regions we are visiting.

Gilda

You may wonder how San Sebastian's most emblematic pintxo come to be named Gilda...

Basque Country
 

Bocadilla

“Bocadilla” is simply translated to sandwich but in Spain is generally a sandwich served on a length of baguette...

Word
 

Alioli

Alioli is a wonderful blend of 3 simple ingredients: garlic, olive oil and salt brought together into a rich,...

Recipe
 

Jamón

“Jamón” is Spanish for "ham", but it is nowhere near that simple. Like matsutake aren’t just mushrooms from Japan,...

Ingredients
 

Don’t Hoard Your Oil

One of the things we heard most often from Olive Oil producers and connoisseurs was how much Olive Oil...

Learn
 

Donostiarras

“Donostairras” is the term used to refer to the residents of San Sebastian, which is also known as Donostia...

Basque Country
 

Carajillo

It had been a very long day and was about to get longer with more tapas sampling and bar...

Sip
 

Acidity of Olive Oil

When we think of acid and olive oil we are usually thinking of adding acid.  But did you know...

Learn
 

The Jaén Seven

Every year the Diputacion de Jaén selects the top olive oils from the region and award them the distinction...

Ingredients
 

Picual

Picual is the name of the most popular olive tree in Andalucia. It is the main tree for the...

Word
 

Tapas

"Tapas" are small savoury bar snacks served traditionally with a drink. "Tapas" comes from the verb Tapar which translates...

Word
 

Tipping In Spain

Tipping is generally not done in Spain, especially by locals. Visitors, especially in cities and more touristy-areas, are expected...

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The Olive Oil 44%

Did you know that Spain is the world’s largest exporter of Olive Oil? With 260 different olive varieties, 6000...

Learn
 

Propina

Propina means Tip.  Not a piece of good advice, but a tip as in gratuity – the money you...

Word
 

Pintxos

“Pintxo” translates literally to “spike” or “thorn” and Pintxos is a bar snack consisting of a small slice of...

Word
 

Far From Ordinary

Far From Ordinary is a culinary travel site focused on experiencing culinary culture both abroad and at home. As both culinary industry insiders and travelers, Journalist Alexa Clark and Chef Matt Kantor along with their team enjoy connecting with people through food and letting the world know about it. We will share the delights of travel through food, culture through cuisine, and bring you recipes, flavours and techniques you can try at home.

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