The Spanish Home Kitchen: Simple, Seasonal Recipes and Memories from My Home

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I have come late to a proper appreciation of Spanish food. Most of my European eating, since I was in my teens, has been focussed on Italy, and I have never really got to know Spain in any depth first hand. But I have, more recently, been educating myself deliciously through Nieves Barragán Mohacho’s and José Pizarro’s breathtaking food here in London, and find myself Iberically inspired! So I was primed, perhaps, to greet The Spanish Home Kitchen with keen curiosity and enthusiasm. But even without any particular interest, I do believe this is a book that would have wowed me anyway: it’s full of food that I want to eat, have to cook, and makes me happy just to think about. Quite simply, I love it. I can’t see how anyone wouldn’t. Known for their old world charm and architectural details, Spanish style kitchens are beautiful and inviting. Sometimes referred to as Spanish revival kitchens, these spaces are filled with classic interior design elements , warm rich details, dark wood cabinets and painted tile work. Here are some of the most important elements of a Spanish style kitchen.

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Cabinets with ornamentation– this is to present an antique Spanish style with cabinets and furniture constructed mainly from walnut. Its decors include rope as well as beaded trim. There is wood on the hood that connects to the remainder of the cabinetry.

A spacious and open-plan kitchen which uses traditional Spanish elements, combined with more contemporary pieces. The open layout makes for a bright a spacious feel to the kitchen, while it traditional oak-finish paneled cabinets adds that much-needed elegant touch to the space. Adding to the period-style feel of the space are the solid wood beams on the ceiling and the terracotta tiles used on the floors if the whole space. In contrast with the hard-edged wood and stone of the kitchen are soft upholstered seats for barstools, balancing the look and making it blend in with the style of the living area. This very traditional Spanish style kitchen features Pueblo Revival Architecture with beautiful ceramic tile work of a multitude of designs and colors.

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Terracotta floors and the wooden ceiling already gives-away the Spanish influence of this kitchen space. The kitchen cabinets matches the finish of its maple wood ceiling boards and beams to create a cohesive look and avoid too much variety of finishes. The side of the kitchen islands are supported by concrete clad with ceramic tiles with accent of blue Spanish tiles, adding a subtle detail to its surface. A collection of over 80 best-loved recipes from the heart of chef José Pizarro's Spanish family home. Hexagonal terracotta tiles, combined with orange walls and wood solid teak wood slats for the ceiling, gives this large kitchen area a warm ambiance. However, instead of applying a more traditional wood finish/stain on the kitchen cabinets, this one uses emerald green finish on its paneled wood cabinets and tops it with white granite. The cool tole of the green cabinets is a pleasing complement to the warm-colored walls, making it stand-out.

José Pizarro grew up in central-western Spain, in the tiny village of Talaván. His family had been farmers for generations and he spent his childhood on his parent’s farm, helping his father produce vegetables, dairy products and different meats. Life in this small village centred on dinner, with great recipes passed from generation to generation through his grandmother, to his mother, and now him. Wrought-iron work– in any counter or cabinet inserts, this wrought iron is used to have a Spanish influence in the kitchen space. Arched cooking alcove– a big cooking alcove makes a good design. It is important to make it large especially that the stove is the heart of any kitchen. This gallery showcases beautiful Spanish style kitchens for design ideas and inspiration. The Spanish revival style house design offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Its theme can be created in the kitchen wherein the architectural and interior design is made following the inspiration of the Spanish colony details. Below are popular design elements of a Spanish style kitchen. Exposed wood ceiling beams– it is common for wood beams to be seen in Spanish architectural design throughout the entire house.

Jose Pizarro’s ‘The Spanish Home Kitchen’ cookbook review

I’ ve always taken an interest in food, as it was such a big part of my family life – my parents had a farm, and each morning they would go to collect the produce that we would then eat at home. The smell of a fresh tomato...nothing like it! I’m from a small town in rural Spain, so food is a huge part of our culture. I’m not sure I was a great help, but the first dish I remember ‘helping’ with is lentil stew – my mum would let them cook for what seemed like days & I think I was allowed to stir every now & again!" Decorative arches– The Spanish interior design style is known for its dramatic arched windows and doorways that make a big impression. Recipes include: Shoulder of Iberico Pork in Rich Tomato Sauce with Zesty Couscous; Migas with Fried Egg, Chorizo and Bacon; Seared Squid with Caramelised Fennel and Onions and Lemon and Parsley Dressing; Cherries in Aguardiente Syrup with Pistachio Ice Cream. Oil-rubbed bronze finishing– it makes use of a dark brown color to have a vintage oil rubbed bronze appearance. It is utilized in the hardware and faucets to create a Spanish theme kitchen.This kitchen is a contemporary interpretation of Spanish style kitchens. Instead of detailed panelings, this kitchen simple panel designs using teak wood. It also has beams running along its ceiling, but instead of using darker wood, it uses light maple wood, keeping to its bright and orange-tone color scheme. The floors also uses terracotta tiles, but are in a rectangular shape and in a chevron pattern for a more modern appeal. verifyErrors }}{{ message }}{{ /verifyErrors }}{{ From nostalgic childhood favourites that his mother fed the family, to more modern recipes with his Spanish twist, there’s a recipe here for everyone. Natural stone floors and arched ceiling with limestone cladding give this space that authentic period-style appeal. The kitchen cabinets themselves also complete this look. using solid walnut with dark wood stain, emphasizing the grains and knots of the wood. Despite using traditional style cabinets, this kitchen still has a modern touch to it, as all its cabinets and drawers are handle-free, which means all of the use touch-to-open or push-to-open mechanisms.