If there is one culinary delicacy that sets Spain apart from the rest of the world it is undoubtedly Jamon Serrano. The art form they employ to make this cured and air dried pork, particularly the Iberico de Bellota grade known as Pata Negra (named after the pigs discerning black hoof) is as rare as it is expensive due to the lengthy and costly production process.
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As Thanksgiving approaches some of us get excited to try new side dishes or new ways to cook that old turkey. However, there are many that meet the coming of Thanksgiving with fear and anxiety of what to make and how to cook all that food.
Nothing makes a gift more personal than taking the time to choose something suited specifically for the recipient. What could be more pleasing to show your sentiment than a gift from the kitchen? Anyone can just go and buy something already made.
With the arrival of fall, a whole new set of crops abound and make for many comforting meals we all look forward to during the Thanksgiving holiday. Chestnuts, zucchini, squash, and apples are just to name a few.
People begin cooking for many different reasons. Some want to eat healthier, some want to take on a new skill, some are trying to spend less money at restaurants and eat at home, and some start cooking just because they really love food (that includes me).