Episode 01 - Marti
Join Chef Marti Buckley on her way to Rioja as she explores San Sebastian and Bilbao, highlighting vibrant markets, Basque cuisine, and exceptional Rioja wines at Rekondo wine cellars.
Episode 1: How does a culinary enthusiast from Birmingham, Alabama, find herself immersed in the rich traditions of Spain’s Rioja region? The answer is simple: food and wine.
Discover the unique flavors of Bilbao’s diverse neighborhoods and savor the blend of tradition and innovation in Chef Julen Baz’s farmhouse cuisine at Garena in Dima. Experience exceptional organic produce, see a lively paella contest, and see what insider tips Marti gets at the world-renowned Rekondo wine cellar before venturing into the Rioja wine region. Salud!
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Rioja Paired Recipes: Bilbainitos
SHRIMP & EGG SKEWER: The Bilbainito is a classic pintxo, made from a few simple pantry ingredients, skewered on a toothpick. Its name translates to “the little one from Bilbao,” and in its heyday, you couldn’t walk into a bar in Bilbao without seeing this protein-packed bite on the menu.
READ MORERioja Paired Recipes: Bacalao a la riojana
RIOJA-STYLE SALT COD: You’ll find many dishes with an a la riojana tacked on to the end of their name. That means “Rioja style”, and what that means in the kitchen is often a dish with peppers and tomatoes that is stewed low and slow to tender, flavorful perfection. In this rendition, salt cod is the star.
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