Rick Stein's Spain - Rick Stein

'I've wanted to make a series in Spain for a long
time. I love Spanish food, I've been going there since I was a young boy
- but until quite recently I don't think people really took the food
seriously. Thanks to a handful of really dedicated Spanish chefs and a
growing enthusiasm for its rugged flavours, that has all begun to
change. To me the underlying point of journeying to Spain
would be to discover the 'duende' in the cooking. By that I mean a sense
of soul, of authenticity. The word is normally used in flamenco but I
think it could be equally applied to the art of Spanish cooking because
to my mind, in really good food, there is a communication between the
cook and diner that amounts to art.'
Rick Stein

In his beautifully designed and illustrated cookbook to accompany a
major BBC2,
4-part series, Rick has selected over 140 recipes that
capture the
authentic taste of Spain today.

Spain
is a country that tantalises every sense with its colourful
sights,
evocative music, vibrant traditions and bold cookery. Spanish
cooking
has a rich history, with flavours reflecting a broad range of
cultural
influences. Rick samples his way through the specialties and
hidden treats
of each region, taking in the changing landscape from the
mountainous
northern regions through the Spanish plains to
Mediterranean beaches.

With over 100
Spanish recipes and location photographs, this is an essential cookbook for
food-lovers as well as
a stunning culinary guide to a diverse country.