La Casa del Jamon – Deli-Wine Tasting-Bar-Museum

La Casa del Jamon - Deli-Wine Tasting-Museum-Bar in Ronda, spain

Not only a fantastic shop and “museum of collectables” but a perfect place for breakfast as well, la Casa del Jamon – Deli-Wine Tasting-Bar-Museum is located halfway between the hotel Reina Victoria and the Plaza de Merced.. (uphill from the bullring by about 600 metres)

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Savoring Tradition: The Best Tomato Soup Recipe from Jerez de la Frontera in Spain

Savoring Tradition: The Best Tomato Soup Recipe from Jerez de la Frontera in Spain

Nestled in the heart of Andalusia, the charming town of Jerez de la Frontera boasts a culinary gem that has stood the test of time—its legendary tomato soup. As you wander the streets of this historic Spanish enclave, you’ll quickly discover that tomato soup here is much more than a mere dish; it’s a cherished tradition, as integral to Jerez’s cultural tapestry as its world-famous Feria and the graceful sherry horses. Savoring Tradition: The Best Tomato Soup Recipe from Jerez de la Frontera in Spain

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Spanish Paella Recipe

A traditional Spanish Paella Recipe made in Ronda

Curiously enough, the Spanish Paella Recipe, the most Spanish of all dishes, which is practically a byword for “Spanishness”, is neither Spanish, nor is it known as “paella” here in Ronda! Around the Serranía is just called “Arroz”

The original recipe is lost in the mists of time, but scholars now believe that the dish was brought to Iberia by the Phoenicians, long before the birth of Christ.

Though the most famous version hales from Valencia, paella is regarded as a local specialty in just about every corner of Spain.

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