fall 2008

Potpourri: Inside foods from spain

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SPAIN GOURMETOUR FOR CONSUMERS

Consumers can now enjoy SpainGourmetour magazine 3 times a year, with insights about food, wines, culture and tourism in Spain. For a free subscription, please visit www.spaingourmetour.com/subscriptions/usa.

2008 CULINARY SCHOLARSHIPS IN SPAIN

The Spanish Institute for Foreign Trade (ICEX) announced the winners of its 2008-2009 Culinary Scholarships in Spain Program, which trains foreign culinary professionals in Spanish high cuisine as well as knowledge of the culture, language and history of Spain. In 2008, 20 scholarships have been offered to young professionals, including 10 from the US.

CHEF DAVE LIEBERMAN IN OLIVE OIL CAMPAIGN

The Food Network's Dave Lieberman says that Spain's culture and cuisine embody many ideals Americans have about entertaining, that it should be easy yet impressive, and be centered around superb ingredients such as olive oil from Spain. So it's no wonder that Lieberman is featured in the Olive Oil from Spain campaign. For recipes developed by Lieberman for this campaign, visit www.oliveoilfromspain.com.

72% MARCONA ALMONDS TURRÓN

The Spanish company Turrón 1880 launched the new line "Family Recipe" that contains 72% Marcona almonds. An excellent choice for gourmet and gift baskets. For further information, please visit www.turron1880.com.

CHELSEA'S LITTLE PIECE OF SPAIN

There is a new paella and fideua restaurant in New York City! Socarrat Paella Bar is the city's newest nook dedicated to the simmering Spanish stir-fry in all its forms. The chef is Felipe Camarillo. Socarrat is located at 259 W. 19th St (between 7th and 8th Ave), 212-462-1000.

ON THE ROAD AGAIN

Meet TV's new culinary odd couple: Gwyneth Paltrow and Mario Batali. Longtime friends, the actress and the star chef recently completed filming a documentary series, "Spain . . . On the Road Again," in which they travel through Iberia eating, cooking and taking in the sights, along with food writer Mark Bittman and Spanish star Claudia Bassols. The show airs this fall on PBS. Visit www.spainontheroadagain.com.