{"id":106,"date":"2015-12-16T14:00:00","date_gmt":"2015-12-16T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/grapevinelifestyle.wordpress.com\/?p=106"},"modified":"2024-10-08T09:33:17","modified_gmt":"2024-10-08T07:33:17","slug":"an-andalusian-christmas-hamper","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.grapevine-properties.com\/lifestyle\/2015\/12\/16\/an-andalusian-christmas-hamper\/","title":{"rendered":"An Andalusian Christmas Hamper"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Give your family a real taste of Andaluc\u00eda this holiday season with a DIY Andalucian Christmas hamper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By gathering together a few traditional foodie things, you can create a really special gift set for those back at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are some ideas of things to include in your Christmas hamper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tip: This idea is really great for those actually flying back this Christmas. All you have to do is book a suitcase and fill it with your Andalucian Christmas hampers to save on expensive shipping.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aceite de oliva extra virgen<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Andalucian olive oil is famous for being one of the most delicious in the world, so why not get a small bottle of extra virgin olive oil from your local press? In December the shelves will be freshly stocked with new bottles from this September\u2019s harvest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Manchego Curado<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Manchego curado<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Manchego cheese is the Spanish version of cheddar, a hard cheese that melts amazingly and is fantastic just sliced and eaten as tapas with a bit of olive oil drizzled over it. You can buy eighths, quarters, halves or even full cheeses at all supermarkets all vacuum-sealed for freshness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fino<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is nothing more perfect than a glass of sherry accompanied by a tapas of jam\u00f3n serrano<\/em>. Instead of a bottle of wine, fino would make a lovely addition to your Christmas hamper. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chorizo<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 <\/strong>I don\u2019t know ANYONE who doesn\u2019t like Chorizo. The smokey Spanish sausage is a Christmas hamper essential and they are many varieties to chose from that are readily available (sweet, smokey, spicy etc.). You could also include other types of Spanish sausage like salchichon<\/em> or lomo<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Turr\u00f3n<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 <\/strong>Stemming from the Moorish occupation, Turr\u00f3n is a sweet nougat-like bar traditional around the holiday period. There are two mains types, a soft turr\u00f3n or turr\u00f3n blando that\u2019s smooth and peanut butter-like and my personal favourite hard turr\u00f3n or turr\u00f3n duro, which is a thick, crunchy nougat candy, studded traditionally with almonds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jam\u00f3n Serrano<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This one\u2019s a classic and an absolute must-have in a Spanish themed hamper. Your friends and family will love you for introducing them to Jam\u00f3n Iberico<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Other ideas: honey with almonds, olives, a jar of roasted and skinned red peppers, polvorones etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Have I missed anything out? What are you going to include in your Andalucian Christmas hamper?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Give your family a real taste of Andalucía this holiday season with a DIY Andalucian Christmas hamper. By gathering together a few traditional foodie things, you can create a really<\/p>\n

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