Brindisa Brings “Green Spain” to Your Door

One of my favourite food shops in London just got yummier with the introduction of a new range of gastronomic goodies from Spain’s verdant north.

So, the last time I wrote about Brindisa, I was noshing on an epic brekkie en Español at Brindisa’s London Bridge/Borough Market tapas bar. This time round, I’m still eating exceptionally well but Brindisa has brought the goods to me with a chance to sample their newly launched Green Spain range of “artisanal gems from the northern regions of Spain that previously only the Spanish have been lucky enough to have in their home kitchens.”

Green Spain items available for online purchase include heather honey (from Cantabria, £9.95/500g); raw milk tetilla (from Galicia, £16.75/850g minimum); smoked anchovy fillets (from the Basque Country, £6.75/100g); salt cod (from the Basque Country, £9.25/300g) and more. I’ve had the delectable pleasure of trying much of the range and can affirm that it’s all good. The anchovy fillets in particular are gorgeous and offer an easy way to add umph to any meal or snack. Fans of smoky flavour should enjoy these fishy treats immensely.

The tetilla is gorgeous as well. I was already a fan of this Galician cheese. In fact, it’s one of my favourites. So I was glad to find out about Brindisa now stocking it. I love the milky taste and the cool buttery texture. It melts nice and smooth and is great on its own, or with a variety of dishes. Tetilla keeps well too, and without being too stingy or holding back I’ve been enjoying the heck out of this “litttle tit” for a couple of weeks.

As much hype as the food from Barcelona and Southern Spain seem to receive here in the UK, it’s worth noting that – at least in my humble opinion – much of the best Spanish cuisine comes from the country’s rainy and rugged north. Brindisa’s Green Spain products showcase the climate, landscape and culture of this region with delectable results.

Find out more at brindisa.com/store/green-spain.