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La “Cuna” (Birthplace) of Olive Oil

 

Did you know that Spain is THE #1 olive oil producer in the world?  Not only is it #1 in quantity but also quality.  Andalucia is home to 75% of the olive groves. 

 

Join us as we visit the world’s best olive groves, taste the vast variety of types of olive oils and experience the cuisine, folklore and history of Andalucia.

 

Stay tuned for fall 2003: olive groves tours, olive oil production methods & tasting alongside the famous sherry vinegars.  Traditional meals will also be learned.

 

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Land of Jerez

 

Jerez, the birthplace of Jerez or in Enlgish “sherry”; a complex esoteric fortified Andalucian wine with the versatility to go from aperitif to table wine to after-dinner sipper in its five forms.  Jerez is produced in keeping with the French method of making brandy. 

 

Stay tuned for fall 2003 and visit Jerez to tour the sherry vineyards, learn about the production method, taste the difference in the five classes of Jerez, learn about the food accompaniments and of course cook with the famous authentic sherry vinegar.  

 

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Ruta del Pimenton

 

Delve into the wonders of Spanish pimentón a sophisticated & uniquely Spanish version of paprika with the smokiness of chipotle peppers.

 

Christopher Columbus returned to Spain from the New World with red pimentón peppers.  Peppers and pimentón (a smoky chipotle pepper like seasoning that comes in three forms) alike quickly became a staple to Spanish cuisine and an important means to preserving meats. 

 

A discovery of how pimentón is made (sweet, bittersweet, spicy) and its uses in food will be the focus of this food adventure.  Stay tuned!!  TOP

 
 

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Madrid €3,500

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Castille  €3000

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