In this affectionate and informative account of Spain's food, Nicholas Butcher focuses on the traditional cooking of Spain through its regions and its produce. The book starts with a journey through Spain, region by region. Then there are chapters on tapas, salads, soups, vegetables, eggs, rice, sauces, fish and shellfish, meat, poultry and game and puddings. The author's enthusiasm for Spanish cooking permeates every page. He explores his favourite dishes, the culture and history behind them and how best to recreate them. Their origins lie in the authentic cuisine of the Spanish cities, towns and countryside. From the bustling capital Madrid and Basque seaside towns to rustic Andalucia he highlights the pillars of Spanish cooking, and the culture in which the food is grown, prepared and eaten. With a love of vibrant flavours and uncomplicated ingredients, Spanish cuisine has its roots firmly in home cooking and has developed out of the ingenious use of local raw ingredients - olives, almonds, saffron, garlic, paprika - together with magnificent fish, shellfish and charcuterie. First published in 1990 but out of print for many years this beautifully written travelogue goes beyond the familiar to the heart of the country, its culture and its food. It's a wonderful read and is regarded by many as one of the best books on the subject. Nicholas Butcher was born and brought up in England and ran the family restaurant in Chichester before moving permanently to Spain in the early 1980s.
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'One of the most thorough and thoroughly enjoyable books available on Spanish cookery. Written with knowledge and affection.' --Sam & Sam Clarke, Moro
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This is a fabulous book, perfect for anyone intent on a staycation rather than travelling to the sunny south. The recipes are wonderfully clear, practical for the home cook -- and whizzed me straight back to long, warm summer evenings in Nerja, Granada, Cadiz. Browse or cook? Either way, the Spanish Kitchen is a delight.
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Having coveted my friends' copy of this book for many years I am delighted to find it has been re-published so that I can buy my own copy!! The dishes my friends have cooked from it over the years have, without exception, been delicious, and I am looking forward to being able to read all the wonderful narratives I have just dipped into in the past. Can't wait to get into the kitchen and cook up some much needed sunshine!!
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I've been using this book for years, and it's a delight to see a new version. Great recipes, easy to follow and delicious results. My original copy is a well-thumbed favourite and the new edition is a welcome reissue after all these years. Each section is prefaced with fascinating insights into Spanish food culture - and the recipes really work.
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