Seville Beauty Pageant – The April Fair Parade
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Seville Beauty Pageant – The April Fair Parade

It is April and here in Andalusia, the annual Beauty Pageant has started in Seville.  For months now the beauties of Andalusia have been on a special diet and exercising daily.  Days are counted down as each contestant’s hair is brushed and they are told they are the most beau...

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Classic Recipe for Tortilla Espanola
ANDALUSIA CACTUS CANYON CERAMICS EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL GRINGOCOOL HAND PAINTED POTTERY OLIVE OIL POTTERY RECIPE RECIPES SEVILLA SEVILLE SPAIN SPANISH CERAMICS SPANISH POTTERY
Classic Recipe for Tortilla Espanola

There are several tapas that are the bread and butter of Spain.  The Spanish Tortilla is one of them.  Really, who can argue with potatoes, eggs and onions?  The Tortilla Espanola is a fabulous appetizer.  Rebecca Brand was kind enough to feature our Tierra Collection of terra...

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How to Survive in the Jungle of Spanish Wines
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How to Survive in the Jungle of Spanish Wines

Baby Bacchus is alive and well in Spain. While you won’t find many Spaniards worshiping the Roman God of Wine, you will definitely find wine at most meals.  Wine is an important element of the Spanish gastronomical experience.  But, there are so many wines in Spain it can be a...

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The Horses of Sevilla …….(and don’t forget the mules!)
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The Horses of Sevilla …….(and don’t forget the mules!)

Springtime in Sevilla is my favorite time of year. The air is filled with the fragrance of orange blossoms and a cool, moist, stone smell that means the spring sun is baking dry the cobblestone streets and old stone buildings. It is always an exciting time of year because the ...

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The technique used for hand painting Spanish tiles
ANDALUSIA BRUSH TECHNIQUE BUYING SPANISH TILE CACTUS CANYON CERAMICS COLORFUL TILE HAND CRAFTED HAND PAINTED HAND PAINTED TILE PAINTING TECHNIQUE SEVILLA SEVILLE SPANISH POTTERY SPANISH TILE
The technique used for hand painting Spanish tiles

Ever wondered how Spanish artisans hand paint tile? I did. When I first arrived to Spain in 2009, I was in awe each time I entered a restaurant and saw the walls and murals. Spanish tile has an artisan look and feel to it, very different from the States, where most all the til...

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