Cooking, Travel, and the Traditions of Spain

• Ingredients for Culinary Adventures

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  Take your taste-buds on a journey, and on this trip you’ll be ending up in Spain…

• Turron - The Romantic History of this Sweet Candy

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  Almonds and Honey meet to form the sweetest of all Spanish desserts. Surprisingly, history shows that the origins of this candy go much deeper.

• Pimenton de la Vera - Spain's Famous Smoked Paprika

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  Indulge your creativity in the kitchen with our favorite spice: Pimenton! Read on how to use Pimenton de la Vera in your cooking and where it comes from.

• Saffron - The Ultimate Spice

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  Hand harvested from the crocus sativus flower, this is the absolutely indispensable ingredient in Spanish cooking.

• Masia El Altet

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  Delight your senses when you use this award winning extra virgin olive oil. Its quality, aroma, and taste are nothing short of amazing.

• Care & Use of Terra-Cotta Clay Cookware

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  While cooking in traditional cookware may be an empowering endeavor, one may question the care and use of it. Our article makes this task easier.

• Barcelona - The Best Hot Chocolate Around

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  More than just a beverage, hot chocolate is more of a way of life in Spain, celebrating flavor, history, and the peoples love for great food.

• Alcoy - The Festive Moros y Cristianos Festival

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  The Spanish Countryside is full of local fiestas and passionate traditions. A family favorite is the fiesta of the Moros y Cristianos. It is celebrated along the warm and picturesque Levantine Coast, which spans from Castellon to Murcia.

• Asturias - A Land Rich in Milk & Honey

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  No other region of Spain boasts such a vibrant history, landscape, and culture as does Asturias. Bordered in the south by rugged mountains, and to the north by the Bay of Biscay, the fertile valleys of Asturias truly are the Garden of Eden.

• Barcelona - A History in Chocolate

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  From the birth of chocolate in Barcelona circa 1780, to modern day artists crafting their wares in chocolate, read on where to go and where to taste in Barcelona.

• Alicante - The Sunny Central Coast of Spain

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  Alicante, found at the southernmost part of Valencia, is bursting with vibrant and warm colors and flavors.

• Valencia - The Birthplace of Paella

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  Valencia Spain is a region rich in culture, history, and a mixed gastronomy. It is also the birthplace of Paella, Spain's most loved rice dish.

• Choosing a Paella Pan

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  Choosing your paella pan may involve many factors. To make life a little easier for you, we have put together a few helpful tips to allow you to find the perfect paella pan!

• Paella Pan Care Instructions

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  Instructions for the care of Traditional Polished Steel and Pata Negra (Restaurant Grade) paella pans.

• Cooking Your Paella

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  The heat source that you will use for your paella will make a difference in which paella pan you choose. Read our helpful hints to selecting the right one.

• Ingredients for Paella

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  There are many versions of making paella. No matter which recipe you decide to make, here are a few ingredients that we find are key to getting it right.

• Recipe - Lolita's Paella Valenciana (HotPaella's Own Famous Recipe)

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  When we want the best home cooked meal and 100% authentic Spanish cooking, we turn to Lolita's Paella Valenciana. Its near and dear to our hearts and in our opinion the best you'll taste!