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After a long wait, we finally bring you chorizo cured in Spain. You will immediately notice the difference between this chorizo and domestic imitations. Palacios, a company based in Logroño, the capital of the La Rioja region, earned permission from the U.S. authorities to export chorizo to the U.S. in 1997, but it wasn't until 2001 that it started entering the country in any significant quantity. Palacios Chorizo does not contain any preservatives or artificial colors; just pork sausage cured with paprika and garlic. They use a traditional process, using a secret 30-year-old family recipe. Its meat and natural ingredients are carefully selected, creating a smoky, earthy, sweet and tangy sausage.
Finally, Americans can enjoy one of the true culinary treasures of Spain! Chorizo is excellent in stews, potages, omelets, paellas, or served as part of a tapas. It makes a statement, with a flavor so powerful that it does not influence a dish subtly. Available in regular or hot. Varieties sold separately. |
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You don't have to be hungry to eat and you don't have to be thirsty to drink. This saying seems to say it all about the passion Spaniards feel toward their food. We are pleased to offer some of Spain's finest:- Mahon: Spain's 2nd most popular cheese. Made on the island of Menorca, this cow's milk cheese is cave aged for at least 60 days. (8 oz.)
- Manchego: This is a sweet, nutty sheep's milk cheese made in La Mancha. (8 oz.)
- Murcia al Vino: This is a pure goat's milk cheese from the stunning region of Murcia. Often referred to as Drunken Goat, this cheese is washed in local red wine. (8 oz.)
- San Simon: A smoked cow's milk cheese from Galicia, San Simon is aged two to four weeks, lightly pressed, and then gently smoked for two weeks after leaving the mold. (8 oz.)
- Malagon with Rosemary: Made in La Mancha from sheep's milk, the rind is encrusted with dried rosemary. (8 oz.)
- Chorizo: This is a spicy cured sausage imported from Spain. (9 oz.)
- El Serpis Olives: Juicy stuffed olives from Andalucia. (1.79 oz.)
- Marcona Almonds: Sweet and delicate almonds roasted over a wood fire and dusted with sea salt. (4 oz.)
- Ines Rosales Tortas De Aceite: Light, delicate, and crisp biscuits with a slightly sweet gentle flavor of olive oil and a hint of anise. (6.34 oz.)
- Canary Island Chocolate Banana Bites: These naturally dried Canary Island bananas are sweet, tasty, delicious and moist. Take that perfect, simple banana and coat it with African dark chocolate and you have an incredible sweet snack. (4.4 oz.)
- Spanish Fig Cake: Also known as Pan de Higo, this flourless cake is made from dried figs pressed with almonds, walnuts and anise. Fabulous served with cheese. (10.7 oz.)
- Quince Paste: Known as Membrillo, this preserve is a classic sweet pairing with the saltiness of Spanish cheeses. (10.7 oz.)
- Serrano Ham: Authentic Serrano, using only fresh ham of the white pig. Salted, cured, aged nine months, and pre-sliced. (3.5 oz.)
Please note that any item temporarily out of stock will be substituted with a similar item of equal value. |
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While the origin of the word is not disputed (literally meaning lid), the origin of tapas as the feast of many small dishes is highly debated. Some claim tapas came to be when a Spanish king was instructed by his physician to eat many small meals a day. Others claim tapas were simply small dishes placed on top of wine glasses to keep flies away. Regardless of exact origin, tapas is a wonderful element of Spanish life, and one equally as enjoyable when recreated at home.
Our assortment features essentials for a tapas feast. Included are 3 superb Spanish cheeses: Malagon with Rosemary, Mahon, and Murcia al Vino. For meat lovers: our wonderful spicy chorizo, and the essential, perfectly cured Serrano Ham. Next, the star of the sea: top quality Spanish tuna packed in olive oil. Also: Piquillo red peppers, Stuffed Manzanilla Olives, Banderillas and quince paste, each one providing an array of tastes and textures. Dessert: Fig Cake and authentic Spanish Turrone. Finally: No tapas would be complete without that Andalusian specialty of oven roasted almonds dusted with sea salt.
Whether it's a sunny late afternoon or a cool evening, tapas is a wonderful way to sit back, enjoy some Spanish wines (or sherry), and feast on a myriad of flavors in the Spanish tradition.
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igourmet has created a basket of some of the culinary delights of Spain. A great gift for the Spanish food lover in your life!
- Mahon: Spain's 2nd most popular cheese. Made on the island of Menorca, this cow's milk cheese is cave aged for at least 60 days. (8 oz.)
- Manchego: This is a sweet, nutty sheep's milk cheese made in La Mancha. (8 oz.)
- Murcia al Vino: This is a pure goat's milk cheese from the stunning region of Murcia. Often referred to as Drunken Goat, this cheese is washed in local red wine. (8 oz.)
- Serrano Ham: Authentic Serrano, made using only fresh ham of the white pig. Salted, cured and aged 9 months. (3.5 oz.)
- Stuffed Manzanilla Olives by Barruz : Juicy stuffed olives from Andalucia. (5 oz.)
- Chorizo by Palacios
: Wonderful authentic Spanish Chorizo, perfect for tapas or paella. Its meat and natural ingredients are carefully selected, creating a smoky, earthy, sweet and tangy sausage.
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- Piedras de Espana (Chocolate Largueta Almonds): Largueta almonds coated in sugar and chocolate from the Canary Islands. (4.4 oz.)
- Tortas de Aceite: Sweet Olive Oil Biscuits from Spain have been made in a small village near Seville since 1915.
Please note that any item temporarily out of stock will be substituted with a similar item of equal value.
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Send this collection of the world's finest cured meats to your favorite carnivore. It includes:
- Authentic Spanish Chorizo (9.5 oz.)
- Molinari Dry Salame (8 oz.)
- Saucisson a l'Ail (Fully cooked pork sausage with garlic and white wine.) (7 oz.)
- Saucisson Sec (French-style salami) (10 oz.)
- New York City's famous Carnegie Deli Dusseldorf Mustard (8 oz.)
- This basket is elegantly finished with a premium ribbon. Hand-tied around the basket, the ribbon's woven edge is just one indication of the quality of its construction.
These components combine to create a unique gift for meat lovers everywhere. Packed in a rustic woven wood tray.
- Please note that any item temporarily out of stock will be substituted with a similar item of equal value.
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Manchego is Spain's most famous cheese. Produced in La Mancha in Central Spain, true Manchego is made from 100% sheep's milk. Cheeses from Spain are commonly made from sheep's milk because most of the territory is rocky and dry; unfriendly to cows but suitable for raising goats and sheep. The abundance of wild herbs on Central Spain's grazing lands gives Manchego a special taste and aroma. Its flavor is zesty and exuberant ,while its texture is firm but not dry. Manchego can be recognized by the zigzag pattern etched into its rind. This is created by the rippled surface of the press used in the manufacture of the cheese. Underneath the inedible rind, the interior is ivory colored with few small holes. Taste Manchego for the first time and you will be surprised at how long the wonderful flavor lingers on your palate. It is an experience you will be drawn back to again and again.
- Made from pasteurized sheep's milk.
- Photo depicts whole 7 lb. form of cheese.
- We cut and wrap this item by the pound.
- Please contact us if you would like to purchase the whole form.
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Bonito is a breed of tuna that swims near the shore off northern Spain. This dolphin-safe white meat tuna fish is the most valued fish in Northern Spain. There, bonito are caught by fishermen lining the shore, using bamboo rods with long lines. Many small, traditional boats also fill the bay, coming back to port to take their catch to the fish markets. At dawn, the best tunas are separated from the catch and prepared the very same day. This product from Serrats is only made from bonito caught from July to September, when the white tuna fishing season becomes a real economic and social event in the riverside villages. A tremendous leap in quality from the regular tuna you get at the supermarket, note that this tuna is packed in olive oil in whole fillets, not mashed up slivers like most others. Once you taste this exquisite product, your opinion of tuna will change forever. |
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A genuine cheese from the La Mancha region, this artisan Manchego originates on small Spanish hillsides where La Mancha sheep flocks graze. The small-scale, artisan production of this Manchego by Dehesa de los Llanos yields an exquisite cheese that is hand-formed, wrapped, and salted over a 24 hour period. Dry cured for one year in an eighteenth century cave, this Manchego has a robust flavor reminiscent of the Mancha countryside. Enjoy it as the locals do - served before the meal, topped with a spot of membrillo (Spanish quince paste). Also lovely when dipped in honey. - Made from unpasteurized sheep's milk.
- Photo depicts whole 7 lb. form of cheese.
- We cut and wrap this item by the 1/2 pound.
- Please contact us if you would like to purchase the whole form.
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After many requests for sliced Jamon Serrano (meaning Mountain Ham), we have finally found it! Pre-packed and pre-sliced, this ham has never been easier to include in your favorite Spanish recipes and snacks. Serrano is a cured Spanish ham from the famed white pig, found only in Spain's mountainous regions. It is salted, hung in cool conditions, then cured for fifteen months, giving it a superior and complex taste. It is an essential ingredient for any tapas. Serrano is especially delightful when served with Manchego cheese and olives. |
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