Author: Marian Guitian Oliva
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When you could came to Spain to meet bandits
I still fondly remeber those wonderfull afternoons with my grandfather watching Curro Jimenez, little did I know at the time that I was seeing a portrait of a Spain that really existed, and even less did I know that Sancho Gracia (the main character) embodied under the name of Curro Jiménez, a true bandit called…
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Have you heard about Spanish croquettes?
Brief history of Spanish croquettes This iconic dish of Spanish gastronomy is believed to have originated in France arriving in Spain during the war of independence around 1808 (Naponeolic Wars). The English troops tasted our croquettes in 1812 and seem to have been delighted. You know, you have to look after your allies! Although at…
Learning the Cervantes Language 