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spain: jamón ibérico

Jamón is so important to Spanish cuisine that it can be found lurking in almost everything. But with so much of this tasty product available, what makes ibérico so special? Is it truly worth the price? You bet. Let’s start with that gorgeous animal first…

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25 years ago: june 2000

Call it commitment, call it foolishness, call it exploration. I was about to finish my first two tours as an assistant guide for Rick Steves & had a mega-trip planned with a good friend to visit parts of Spain I’d never seen. Why? To spend all the cash I’d just earned? Because I no longer had an apartment in Seattle? Why not? I was 29 & needed the adventure.

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recipe: papas aliñás

recipe, tapa, papas aliñás, Cádiz

As with most traditional Spanish recipes, technique comes second to ingredients. This gaditano tapa —which literally translates to “dressed potatoes”— involves little prep or special skill to make, but the best quality produce & olive oil make this dish a knockout. My recipe is based on versions I’ve had at both Bar Terraza & Casa Rafael in Cádiz. Let’s get cooking!

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