This time we are talking about one of the towns of the Sierra de Tramuntana: Sóller It is known thanks to its landscapes and to the origin of the Mallorcan sobrasada.Sóller is located in the Sierra de Tramuntana. This town has views to the sea and to the mountains. You can walk across its numerous areas surrounded by olive, almond and orange trees, as well as enjoying its mountainous areas.   One of the most traditional ways to visit Sóller is from its railway. It has been making the...
Today we will talk about one of our most popular Gourmet products: anchovies. More precisely, we will talk about anchovies de L'Escala. It receives the name of the town where its factory is located, at the Costa Brava.   L'Escala is one of the Catalan towns known for its long seafaring tradition. In addition, we are talking about a village opened to tourism without forgetting its origins.For centuries, already from the arrival of the Greeks and the Phoenicians in the area, this...
If we talk about the history of Rincon de la Subbética we have to talk about its oil mill, Almazaras de la Subbética. It belongs to a cooperative with more than 60 years of experience.   Since its beginnings, it has opted for specific values: Maximum quality, respect for the farmer, care for the environment and offering a product that achieves a maximum degree of customer satisfaction.   To be faithful to these values ​​has become a benchmark for extra virgin olive oils worldwide, giving...
Preserving an Iberian or Serrano ham that is not yet started, it is best to keep it upright, in a dry, dark and well ventilated place. This is how it is usually placed in the cellars during its drying and maturation process, since this position allows the fat of the piece slipping towards it when the pieces sweat. This is known as “chorrera”.
The cheese is one of the foods that already in the time of the Greeks was considered a delicacy of gods. It has a multitude of varieties that leave no one indifferent. You can taste it alone, with nuts and grapes, with a good wine ... you know for sure how and with whom you would enjoy a good cheese right now. But, would you know what you have to do to keep it in perfect condition longer time? If you have questions, do not worry, we leave you some recommendations.
As you know, when you start slicing a ham leg, the fat has been removed is useful to preserve the piece while you are consuming it, as a natural wrap. Did you know you could give it many more utilities? "Everything but the squeal", and it is definitely right! Today, we give you ideas to include the fat of the Iberian ham in your recipes. You will see the change will surprising.
Today we will talk about the story of the most well-known iberian ham in the world. If you like everything related to this delicacy, you know about the brand and the place we refer to. Jabugo has a magic flavor: that of 100% Iberico ham. This has been achieved thanks to many years of work and dedication of a hundred-year-old house: Cinco Jotas.
The experts confirm the price of Iberian ham is rising and it may double in 5 years. It is undeniable that we, as producers are fascinated by this product, especially at Christmas, a time in which we share it with ours. But we are not the only ones who have seen in the Iberian ham a delicacy, this and other reasons are behind an unstoppable rise. We tell you!
Are you a lover of Iberian products? Do you live in Paris or wherever in France and want to buy ham, sausage, cheese, oil and more Iberian products? Buying your Iberian or Serrano ham or shoulder, Iberian sausages, cheeses and more products is very easy with Jamonarium.
Are you a lover of Iberian products? Do you live in Zurich or wherever in Switzerland and want to buy ham, sausage, cheese, oil and more Iberian products? Buying your Iberian or Serrano ham or shoulder, Iberian sausages, cheeses and more products is very easy with Jamonarium.
Many customers often ask us which ham is better, the Iberico, Duroc or Serrano. Normally we would say that the Iberian is better since it is more expensive, but that is not exactly the case. We are going to try to explain their differences so that you can choose your best ham.
Today, we are going to talk about a canning factory that was born 35 years ago, on the initiative of some brothers who decided to get into the small fish market. We talk about Conservas Herpac.   A canning company whose quality led them to a huge success, and thanks to which they have managed to obtain the PGI “Mojama de Barbate”. They are known because their factory receives thousands of people interested in tuna fishing every year. Otherwise, that has not made them lose their humility and...
This is a question that seemed impossible to resolve until now. Changes in the labeling of Iberian ham were encouraged to make the origin of the piece clear to the consumer and protect the producer, guaranteeing the purity and veracity of its items.   However, there is already a technique that will distinguish between an iberico bellota ham from the rest of its imitators. According to an article recently published in La Vanguardia, researchers from the Institute of Bioengineering of...
Today we will talk about Vic, a town located in the Osona region and it is well known for its longanizas, butifarras, sausages and fuets.The Osona region is located in Catalonia and encompasses a total of 51 municipalities, all of them with an important tradition in terms of sausage production. They are also known producers of truffles, legumes or cheeses, among other gastronomic delicacies.
Idiazabal cheeses is one of the most elite cheeses and it is also considered one of the delicacies of Northern Spain. The fame it has achieved during recent years has made it one of the identifying marks of the Basque Country and Navarra.
We have previously commented here and you may be familiarized with the ways to avoid frauds while buying a good ham. (Good job!) Anyway, we are making a reminder, just in case. Though our job is to offer the best products at fair prices, you should know there are producers and even large surfaces that are not honest about the products they distribute. Today we clear questions up and we give some keys to know how to differentiate a top quality products from the rest.
Christmas is here! Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve and Three Kings Day will be here shortly. Time to see many people in the street, music, and a festive atmosphere. Therefore, whether you are one of those who likes to have gifts ready as soon as possible or if you are one of those who leave everything to the last minute, the option given to you today is going to be great.
As we have commented on previous posts, the classification of ham in Spain is given by the breed of the pig and the food it has had during its breeding. Depending on the breed of the pig, we distinguish between Iberian and Serrano hams: the first comes from Iberian pigs and the second, from white pigs.