Product Description

From the famous Boqueria in Barcelona to the tiny village markets of rural Spain, market life and fresh regional products are at the heart of Spanish life and cuisine. "The Real Taste of Spain" focuses on basic ingredients and core principles to offer simple and delicious Spanish recipes. Here are the everyday foods of Spain that are central to good home cooking: plump tomatoes, fresh fish and vegetables, ripe fruits, tasty cheeses and perfectly cured meats. With more and more of us wishing to eat a varied and healthy diet, this illustrated cookbook and reference combines this demand with Spain's ever-increasing popularity. Jenny Chandler has divided the book by the stalls of the local market: Shellfish and Fresh Fish, Poultry and Game, Meat and Offal, Cereals and Legumes, Olives and Spices, Vegetables, Fruit, Dried fruits. Each section includes quick Tapas, smaller dishes and main meals. Jenny brings the vitality of the market to life with introductions to each stall and explanations of the products. She then includes traditional cooking techniques and easy variations. Beautiful reportage shots bring the vitality of the market to life and accessible text ensures that even novice cooks can make mouth-watering dishes.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #68570 in Books
• Published on: 2007-10-25
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 192 pages

About the Author
Jenny Chandler studied Spanish and Catalan at Bristol and Barcelona Universities. After training at Leith's School of Food and Wine she worked as a chef on a luxury yacht based in the Mediterranean and in Barcelona. Jenny currently runs the Plum Cooking school in Bristol and teaches regularly in London. She has made television appearances for BBC, HTV and Carlton Food Network. She is a highly respected Spanish food consultant for restaurants in Barcelona and Madrid. The Food of Northern Spain was published in September 2005 and is short listed for the prestigious Andre Simon Award.

Customer Reviews

Utterly brilliant!
Recipes that manage to be delicious, authentic and simple to prepare! This book is an absolute must have for anyone who enjoys really tasty food made from straightforward ingredients. For meals that are simple but nonetheless that you would happily serve at a dinner party, this book is fantastic. Came across it when staying at a friend's house in Spain (although ingredients would be very accessible in England), and had to buy it immediately!