Spain On The Road Again

Before my trip to Barcelona, I came across this show on NYC-TV.  Spain on the Road Again is a show that follows Mario Batalli, Mark Bitman, Claudia Bassol, and Gwyneth Paltrow around Spain.  They embark on culinary adventures, wine tastings, and some touristy bits.  I honestly can't stand Mario or Bitman and the two ladies get on my nerves a little bit too, but I am addicted to this show for the beautiful scenery and interesting food knowledge that it brings to the table.  I think it is on NYC-TV on Fridays at 9PM.  But I just download the episodes on xtorrent.  If you want to learn more about Spanish gastronomy, this is definitely a good way to do it.

My favorite "Funky Chef"

When I got back from Spain, I was on a mission to recreate some of the food that I ate there.  I came across this video channel that is full of spanish recipes.  Of course, you have to either watch very closely and interpret your own way or know very good Spanish.  I do a little of both.

So far I have made arroz con pollo, spanish tortilla, empanadas, bocadillos, arroz con costra (sort of), spaghetti bolognesa, meatballs, and more.  All came out really well.  I will start translating the recipes into English in my own interpretation and I will take photos of what I make.  I will leave it to him to take the videos.