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What’s the difference between embutidos (cured sausages and cold cuts)?
If you’ve ever wondered what the difference is between embutidos when you see a charcuterie board of chorizo, salchichón, lomo, fuet or sobrasada, the answer isn’t just in the flavor. It’s in the preparation, in the cut of meat used, in the seasoning, in the curing and, of course, in the origin. In Spanish gastronomy, talking about embutidos is talking about tradition, artisan craftsmanship and a very precise way of understanding quality.
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How to choose artisanal Spanish cheese
Not all good cheeses are the same, and that's precisely the key to how to choose artisanal Spanish cheese with a gourmet sensibility. Between a proper wheel and a truly memorable one there are differences in milk, craftsmanship, aging, origin, and balance that you notice as soon as the knife enters and the aroma rises. When chosen well, cheese stops being an accompaniment and becomes the centerpiece of the table.
How to choose cheese ...