An intricately researched and charmingly written cookbook, award-winning cookery writer Claudia Roden introduces the history, culture and food of Spain. Full colour integrated photography throughout. 'Roden's great gift is to conjure up not just a cuisine but the culture from which it springs' Nigella Lawso Helps you to discover Spain's culture and cuisine. This book takes in the different regions and looks at the history, the people and the culture at the heart of this country, and at that which binds it all together - the delicious food and recipes passed down through generations.