Master artisan Augustín partners with his daughter Belén to continue the ceramic tradition, which stretches back to the medieval days of Moorish Toledo. They chose to locate their studio in El Puente del Arzobispo, a small town with abundant top quality clay, and a very strong artistic temperament. We find it a joy to work with Belén, a bright woman, who is adapting ancient traditions to the modern world.&nbsp; She is now able to produce hand-painted plates to make them dishwasher proof (not a problem in Moorish times!)<a href="/table/ceramics">See our artisan ceramics ►</a>

Belén de la Cal Hidalgo - Ceramic Artist

We drove into the driveway of Alfonso’s dairy which was guarded by a great old dog with the wisdom of the ages. Alfonso’s children were playing among the furrows of the farm, and in the background we could see the sheepfold full of ewes who produced the milk for the beautifully handcrafted cheese that Alfonso produces. Among the most interesting were cheeses which had been blended with red wine, others with rosemary. When we met his mother at her home, which served as a small cheese store, she proudly showed us a room full of trophies – it seemed that Alfonso was a champion long-distance runner!<a href="/artisan-cheese/all-cheese">See our artisan cheeses ►</a>

Alfonso Alvarez - Cheesemaker

Our friends Bernát and his son of the same name work together in a modest workshop in a village on the island of Mallorca. They are a vanishing breed of craftsmen who create olive wood bowls, plates, mortars and pestles and other utilitarian objects from whole pieces of olive wood – nothing is laminated or glued together. The search for large pieces of fallen olives trees is a daunting task, but once the olive wood enters their workshop, father and son transform it to a thing of beauty.  Standing next to them amidst the sawdust and the lathes is a magical event.

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Bernát Fiol - Olive Wood Carver

In the beautiful Basque fishing village of Ondarroa, the Ortiz family founded Conservas Ortiz in 1891 to produce exceptional canned seafood. Now in its fifth generation, this family owned cannery is famed for its line caught Bonito del Norte tuna. Each tuna is sustainably harvested with hook and pole, and each can is packed by hand, preserving the delicate, tender tuna for you to enjoy. Discover the finest canned tuna in the world.

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The Ortiz Family - Canned Seafood Maker

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Classic Churro Mix

Video describing Peregrino, La Tienda's house brand

Peregrino Brand Foods Video

Gift Box of Three Manchego Cheeses by Dehesa de Los Llanos

Tortilla Española Potato Omelet by Peregrino

Trio of Rabitos Royale Gourmet Fig Bonbons (18 Pieces Total)

Five Flavors of Spain Sampler

Oliorgánic Extra Virgin Olive Oil by Terrall de San Isidre

'Barcelona' Gift Tin of Spanish Cookies by Trias

XL Cola Cao Chocolate Drink Mix Collectors Tin - 100 Servings

Seville Orange Tortas de Aceite Crisps by Ines Rosales

Learn how Ines Rosales tortas de aceite are made.

Ines Rosales Video

Garrotxa Goat's Milk Cheese by Muntanyola - 10.5 Ounces

San Simón Smoked Cow's Milk Cheese - 1.1 Pounds

Mantecados Christmas Cookies by Aromas de Medina

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Spanish Holiday Sweets

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