Arzak: an excellent example of success of Basque cuisine

As Staff Sexenio says in his post “Arzak: el ícono de la nueva cocina vasca”, restaurant “Arzak” is one of the most important and meaningful symbols of Basque gastronomy in the XXI century. From generation to generation, this family has achieved to save traditions of Basque cuisine and to modernize it. Now this restaurant is internationally well-known and it has formed part of the list of “The world`s 50 best restaurants”.

SAGARDOETXEA: the past, present and future of the exciting world of the apple, the “sagardoa” and its cultural significance in Euskal Herria.

Next to the Apple Orchard, as it is stated in the blog Kulturweb, it is found the Sagardoetxea museum space, a closed center equipped with all the resources and the most advanced technologies, which through computer panels, interactive material, photos and games the history, will teach and show the past, the present and the future of the incredible world of the apple, the “sagardoa” and its cultural significance in Euskal Herria.

Getting to know some of the best chefs in the Basque Country

The Basque Country is the Spanish region with the largest number of Michelin Stars in the food sphere. The question that arises here is:  why is food so important for Basque people? As María José Sevilla claims in her book Life and Food in the Basque Country, “it is simply a question of understanding their order of priorities and, as far as the Basques are concerned, the delights of the table head the list”.  However, this is only possible thanks to the work of great chefs who are constantly trying to innovate. Here you can find out a little bit more about some of the best chefs in the Basque Country.

Tasting Basque cuisine in… USA

As Deborah Teramis Christian said in her post dedicated to Basque food in United States and called «Basque Dining in America: Ethnic food of Out West», there are restaurants of Basque food in some areas of United States of America, in which you can find a typical Basque food and discover traditions of Basque culture and an excellent quality of its cuisine.

Talo: an essential pillar of the Basque cuisine

 A talo may seem simple and coarse, but it is actually a key element of the Basque cuisine. Teresa Barrenechea describes them in her book The Basque Table: Passionate Home Cooking from Spain’s Most Celebrated Cuisine as “similar to Mexican tortillas, but they are a little thicker and more forgiving to make”. The fact is that besides this apparent simplicity, talos have an interesting history behind that is worth being studied.

5 food apps that will surprise you!

We currently live surrounded by technology and it facilitates our life in such a way that it can even change our eating habits. And this is exactly what our mobile phones can do for us. And how can a mobile phone help us eat in a different way?, you would be asking. The answer lies in the great variety of apps that can easily be found nowadays. As Matthew Kassel says «with the right apps, you can turn your mobile device into a portable sous-chef». In this post you will find a review of some very good apps related to food and restaurants, so have a look at it. They are the cream of the crop!

The amazing world of cookbooks

Cookbooks are a very useful tool for the amateur chef or for the more experienced one. Whether as a simple recipe or as a cooking guide with all the tricks, techniques and curiosities… cookbooks are a great help in the preparation of different dishes, variations, desserts, and to surprise your guests. As Rachel Frank said,

“I let the food speak for itself and the food always wins…”

Rachel Frank

Today, we are going to mention and analyze some of the most purchased and readed cookbooks recently. In this way, you will know which the best option is if you want to learn more about cuisine or just take a look at one of them.

Do you want to enjoy a good meal? Go to Bilbao!

Bilbao is an excellent place to go to eat. There are a lot of big and small bars and restaurants in Bilbao where you can find a wide variety of typical Basque food. And it does not matter in which part of Bilbao you are, every pub or bar has something to suggest (said by other bloggers as Jesus Elordui 2012). Here, in this post, you can find 5 excellent bars of Bilbao, where you can really enjoy good food.