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There is something about food that can take us home. Not just metaphorically. Sometimes, one taste, one familiar aroma or the sound of onions slowly cooking in olive oil can transport us across countries and across decades. A dish can bring back a grandmother's kitchen. A long Sunday lunch. The sound of family talking around the table. The smell of something simmering on the stove. A recipe that was never written down because everyone simply knew how to make it. Perhaps this

In a few weeks, I’ll be back where I was born. ❤️🇪🇸 And every time I return, I’m reminded that Northern Spain is not somewhere I discovered. It’s where I come from. I was born and raised in Northern Spain. I grew up surrounded by its food, traditions, landscapes, villages and, most importantly, its people. The rhythm of life there is something I carry with me, even after more than 25 years of living in Australia. It’s the long lunches around a table. The little bar where ev

Gastro Zarautz: Preserving the Soul of Basque Gastronomy By Maria Cabello – Secrets of Northern Spain Every year, thousands of visitors arrive in Zarautz, drawn by its beautiful beach, lively promenade and relaxed coastal atmosphere. Yet beyond its stunning scenery lies something even more meaningful: a rich gastronomic culture that has evolved alongside the town itself. The bars, traditional taverns, restaurants, charcoal grills, local market and gastronomic societies all te

A Unique Experience Awaits There’s a moment that happens on every Secrets of Northern Spain journey. It usually takes place just before dinner. The streets grow quieter. Day-trippers have gone home. Shopkeepers are closing their doors. Suddenly, Northern Spain starts to belong to the locals again. This photograph captures the heart of Vitoria-Gasteiz, my hometown and the capital of the Basque Country. Most visitors to Spain have never heard of it. That’s precisely why I love