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Buying Spanish products in France, done right
If you've ever bought a supposed Spanish chorizo in France and, when you opened it, it didn't smell like a curing room but like a tamed version for all audiences, you know where the problem lies. Buying Spanish products in France isn't just about finding “something Spanish.” It's about finding what deserves that name: clear origin, careful craftsmanship, and authentic flavor.
For anyone who knows the Spanish pantry, the difference is immediate. A ...
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Example of the ideal Spanish gourmet gift basket
Not all gift baskets convey the same thing. A good example of a Spanish gourmet gift basket doesn't just gather expensive products in a pretty box: it should tell a story of origin, of craftsmanship, and of pleasure at the table. When the selection is well chosen, the result doesn't come across as a makeshift assortment, but as a gastronomic experience with a distinctly Spanish character, prestige, and purpose.
The difference is noticeable right away. Some baskets just fill space, and there are baskets ...
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The best extra virgin olive oil: a real guide to choosing well (and not getting it wrong)
Choosing a good extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) isn't as simple as it seems.
I see it every day: labels that say a lot but explain little, prices that don't always reflect quality, and technical terms that confuse rather than help.
And yet, EVOO is probably the most important product in our cuisine.
I'm Israel Romero, and at Made in Spain Gourmet I've spent years ...
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The definitive guide to 100% Iberian ham: how to choose the best (and avoid getting it wrong)
Iberian ham is one of the great treasures of Spanish gastronomy. However, when it comes to buying, it’s also one of the products that raises the most doubts. Complex labels, widely varying prices, and terms that aren’t always understood mean that many consumers don’t really know what they’re choosing.
The key is simple: not all Iberian ham is the same. And knowing how to identify one of ...
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Monsieur Pegó Early Harvest Picual EVOO: when oil becomes art
In the universe of extra virgin olive oil, where excellence already seems a starting point, there are projects that go one step further. They don't just pursue quality. They seek to move, to surprise, and to endure. Monsieur Pegó is one of them.
Talking about this early-harvest EVOO is talking about a new way of understanding gastronomic luxury: a perfect fusion of product, design and ...
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From Spain's dehesas and olive groves to your table
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Ham and olive oil: the best combination
Talking about Spain means talking about a privileged territory. A country where the sea meets the mountains, where rivers irrigate fertile valleys, and where biodiversity is part of everyday life. It is no coincidence that nearly 100 million people visit ...
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Why a Good Vinegar Can Transform a Dish (and Your Kitchen)
A drop of vinegar can make the difference between an ordinary dish… and a memorable one.
Spain is a land of vinegars. Diverse. Complex. Historic. Extraordinary. From the wine vinegars already used by the Romans and Phoenicians to today's barrel-aged treasures, vinegar has been part of our food culture for centuries. Pure tradition… and innovation.
But not all vinegars are the same.
A ...
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Who really believes in Spanish gourmet products?
An honest reflection from Rincón Made in Spain
There are questions you don't ask in the first year. Nor the second. These are questions that come when you've been fighting for something for a long time, when you've invested energy, enthusiasm and conviction.
And today I want to share one that has accompanied me for some time:
Who really believes in Spanish gourmet products?
It's a question with no catch. And my conclusion, after years working in the ...
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Misiones Comerciales Made in Spain Gourmet
Liderar, crear oportunidades y posicionar a España donde merece estar
En Made in Spain Gourmet creemos profundamente en una idea que guía todas nuestras decisiones: España no necesita pedir permiso para jugar en la primera división gourmet mundial.
Necesita liderazgo, criterio, constancia… y personas dispuestas a asumir riesgos reales.
Por eso, una vez más, tomamos la delantera en Estados Unidos.
El contexto: por qué decidimos hacer las ...
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Made in Spain Gourmet Trade Missions
To lead, create opportunities, and position Spain where it deserves to be
At Made in Spain Gourmet we deeply believe in one idea that guides all our decisions: Spain doesn't need to ask for permission to play in the world's top gourmet division.
What it needs is leadership, judgment, consistency... and people willing to take real risks.
That's why, once again, we're taking the lead in the United States.
The context: why we decided to do the ...
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What are polyphenols in extra virgin olive oil and why do they make a difference?
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When we talk about real extra virgin olive oil (EVOO), there's one word that appears more and more and that is worth understanding well: polyphenols. It's not a fad, it's not empty marketing, and it's not a concept reserved only for experts. Polyphenols are, quite simply, one of ...
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“Cured 100% Iberian Presa: The Treasure of the Iberian Pig That Europe Needs to Discover”
When we talk about the Iberian pig, most people think of jamón and paleta. And that's understandable. They are two of our best-known treasures around the world. But today I want to invite you to look beyond, to discover one of the most exquisite, distinctive and surprising cuts of the Iberian universe: the 100% Iberian cured presa, also known as cured lomito ibérico. A piece that, in my ...
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Conservera de Tarifa: more than a century of tradition and excellence in canned seafood
At Made in Spain Gourmet we are proud to collaborate with and support brands that represent the best of our gastronomy, and Conservera de Tarifa is, without a doubt, one of those gems. A century-old brand that has preserved its family and artisanal spirit for more than 100 years, and that captivated us from the very first day we started out in 2020.
Located on the Cádiz coast, bathed by ...
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Christmas is prepared in the kitchen… and remembered on the palate
The holidays are here, and with them the pleasure of preparing those meals that bring together the people we love most. Tradition, emotion, and moments passed down from generation to generation… but also the opportunity to elevate every dish with gourmet products capable of turning a dinner into an unforgettable experience.
Make this Christmas remembered not only for who’s with you, but also for what’s enjoyed on the ...
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The secrets of the Mediterranean at the table: how Spain redefined natural culinary luxury
There is a kind of luxury that is not bought, it is savored. It does not shine in shop windows nor needs gold labels: it is in a piece of bread soaked in oil, in the scent of the sea that arrives with a flake of fleur de sel, in the calm that sits at the table, unhurried. That is Mediterranean luxury. The one Spain has been perfecting for centuries without meaning to.
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Why we don't succeed abroad as the "Spain Gourmet" brand
I read many wonderful things that Spain has done over the centuries. We were a global empire, the most dominant during the 15th and 16th centuries. We spread across the world, bringing our culture, our universities, our religion, and our laws. What is fascinating about that period is not only the territorial conquest, but how we managed to integrate and lead, creating ties that still endure today, centuries ...