- New Year's- They eat 12 grapes for the 12 chimes of midnight.
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Fun facts of Spain (:
- Spain takes up most of the Iberian Peninsula.
- Spain has the 9th largest economy in the world.
- Spain remained neutral during both WW1 & 2.
- 76% of the population identify themselves as Roman Catholics.
- 40% of Spanish people aged between 17 & 24 smoke .
- Soccer is the most popular sport in Spain.
- The 1992 Summer Olympics were held in the city of Barcelona.
- Over 60,000 Jewish people live in Spain.
- In Spain you drive on the right hand side of the road.
- Team sports are not played at schools in Spain.
Flavor Principles
- Spices- Cumin, saffron, Spanish paprika, chili pepper, garlic, cayenne, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, vanilla
- Herbs- Oregano, fennel, basil, mint, bay leaves, parsley, rosemary, thyme, sage, tarragon, salt, and pepper
- Sauces-alioli, mayonesa, marinera, picada, romesco, sofrito, verde, vinagreta, mojos
Cooking Methods in Spain
- Cocido- stew or stewed
- A la parilla or a la brasa - charcoal grilled
- -La parilla is a BBQ grate- La brasa is a live or hot coal
- A la plancha- grilled on a metal plate
- A pil pil- a sauce, originating in the Basque country
We love the food
Churros and chocolate
Roast chicken
Spanish flan
Arroz Cubano
Spanish hot chocolate
Roast Lamb
Rabbit Stew
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