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Month: April 2026

How to prepare alubias de Tolosa (Tolosa beans).

April 14, 2026
How to prepare alubias de Tolosa (Tolosa beans).

Introduction to Alubias de Tolosa Alubias de Tolosa, commonly referred to as Tolosa beans, are a distinctive variety of dark red to almost black beans cultivated in the Basque Country of northern Spain. They are particularly associated with the town of Tolosa in the province of Gipuzkoa, where they have been grown and appreciated for […]

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The significance of queso de Cabrales (blue cheese).

April 5, 2026
The significance of queso de Cabrales (blue cheese).

The Origins of Queso de Cabrales Queso de Cabrales is one of Spain’s most distinctive blue cheeses, originating in the autonomous community of Asturias in the country’s northernmost coastal region. Its production is centered in the municipality of Cabrales and several nearby villages located within the rugged landscape of the Picos de Europa mountains. The […]

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