Spain+food


 * Spain Comida-**

Flan de Hueves
 * Aqua Fresca-This is the most popular non-alcholic drinks that everyone can enjoy on a hot day. Kids especially enjoy this sweetened fruit drink in which you can use any of your favorite fruits.
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Turrón is a very old, traditional sweet of Moorish (Arabic) origin. This Spanish Almond Candy or Nougat is a traditional Christmas in Spain. Made primarily from almonds and honey, it comes in a wide variety of flavors and textures    Mantecados-say "mantecados" to a Spaniard and watch their eyes widen remembering those rich crumbly cookies they eat at Christmas. They are a reafavorite. And, no wonder - they are so soft, they will literally melt in your mouth. Light, with a delicate anise flavor, words do not do them justice. You'll have to make them to see why they are a Spanish favorite and why no Spanish home is without "mantecados" at Christmas!      Polvorones-Rich and crumbly, these traditional "polvorones" are a delicious cookie, especially popular at during the Christmas season. As the name implies, they are "dusty" - very rich and practically melt in your mouth!    Flan-Custard with Caramel- <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #333333; display: block; font-size: 12px; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #333333; display: block; font-family: verdana; font-size: 12px; text-align: left;">The classic Flan vanilla egg custard, topped with caramel sauce. It is one of the most popular desserts, served everywhere in Spain. Although vanilla is the classic or traditional flavor. <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #333333; display: block; font-family: verdana; font-size: 12px; text-align: left;"> <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #333333; display: block; font-family: verdana; font-size: 12px; text-align: left;">Churros- "Churros" are fritters that look like big French fries, but taste nothing like one. The best way to explain them is to say that they are the Spanish equivalent of doughnuts. Instead of a ring like a doughnut, "churros" are long and straight and usually have ridges. They are cut into lengths and topped with sugar or honey. Served with thick hot chocolate, they are definitely a favorite late-night Spanish dessert or even breakfast! <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #333333; display: block; font-family: verdana; font-size: 12px; text-align: left;"> <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #333333; display: block; font-family: verdana; font-size: 12px; text-align: left;"> <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #333333; display: block; font-family: verdana; font-size: 12px; text-align: left;"> <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #333333; display: block; font-family: verdana; font-size: 12px; text-align: left;"> <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #333333; display: block; font-family: verdana; font-size: 12px; text-align: left;"> <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #333333; display: block; font-family: verdana; font-size: 12px; text-align: left;"> <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #333333; display: block; font-family: verdana; font-size: 12px; text-align: left;">Spanish Hazelnut Custard-<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #333333; display: block; font-family: verdana; font-size: 12px; text-align: left;">Spanish custard, called “natillas” is one of the foods that make many Spanish adults recall their childhood fondly. Our “natillas” recipe makes a smooth, rich custard, flavored with brandy and hazelnuts, which is wonderful eaten while still warm.

buñuelos de viento- "bunuelos" are light and fluffy, and melt in your mouth. They are perfect for an afternoon snack or dessert and are a typical Spanish dessert. They are lightly fried, and dusted with powdered sugar and/or filled with pastry cream, egg custard or marmalade.

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