You’ve had churros, haven’t you?   You know, those Spanish fried-dough pastry snacks that you eat sprinkled with sugar and/or dipped into that delicious hot chocolate drink (that’s really almost a chocolate custard). They are the nearest thing the Mediterranean diet has to an unhealthy Scottish ‘delicacy’.  In the unlikely event that you have never had [...]

Situated near the French border, the Basque region is influenced by, but distinct from, its surroundings. Like Andalucia, the region's coastal location provides an abundance of seafood. More often than not olive oil will be used for frying, which, of course, imparts a distinctive taste. There are Basque specialities that you won't get anywhere [...]