When people think of Spanish food, they usually picture paella, tapas and sangría. But Spanish cuisine is far more diverse than most visitors realize.
In this Substack Live, we sat down with award-winning food writer and Spain Explained host Marti Buckley to explore what Spanish people actually eat, why Spain’s regional cuisines are so different, and how food offers one of the best windows into Spanish culture.
From menú del día and salmorejo to jamón ibérico, sherry and vermouth, this conversation is packed with practical tips for anyone living in Spain or planning a trip.
👇 We’d love to hear from you in the comments:
What’s your favorite Spanish dish? Which traditional Spanish food do you think is the most underrated, or the most overrated? And what’s the biggest food culture shock you’ve experienced since moving to Spain?
And who should we invite next? Mention your favorite food writer, chef, or Spain-focused newsletter we’d love to feature in a future Substack Live.
In this Substack Live:
04:25 — Why there is no such thing as “Spanish food”
06:30 — Why Spanish cuisine is still underrated compared to French and Italian food
10:15 — Why the world is finally discovering Spain’s food culture
12:05 — The best places to eat in Spain
13:50 — The biggest misconceptions about Spanish food
15:20 — Exploring Spain’s regional cuisines
17:42 — The biggest food culture shocks after moving to Spain
19:10 — Spain’s most underrated dishes: salmorejo, gazpacho and more
20:25 — Is paella overrated? Plus, the great croquetas debate
22:00 — Rioja, Ribera or Jerez? Understanding Spanish wine
24:00 — The Spanish supermarket essentials every newcomer should buy
Thank you to everyone who tuned into our live video!
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