And for all of my loyal readers, here’s a tidbit I’m passing on to you. Through August 8th, La Tienda has put their well-known and well-loved all natural sliced Jamón Serrano ham on sale.

There are so many scrumptious ideas for appetizers or grilling that you can use this tasty ham for. Jump on it – you’ll be glad you did. Details are below. Enjoy and let me know what you think!

This is what La Tienda says about their serrano ham: Thinly sliced serrano ham has a delicious nutty, salty flavor that makes it a perfect partner for lots of summer favorites. Wrap it around shrimp or scallops for a grilling combination made in heaven. Or serve skewered with honeydew melon or olives for a cool appetizer.

Cured for 15 months high in the mountains of Spain, this jamón is made the most traditional way, with nothing but pork and salt, and then sliced in the US for freshness. Our exclusive all natural jamón serrano is sure to be a hit at your next summer get together!

You can get All Natural Sliced Jamón Serrano, two 4 ounce packages, normally $19.95, now on sale for only $16.95! Click here to buy it before they run out!

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Tapas Small Plates are a wonderful way to entertain guests. Not only does it satisfy the creative chef within, it also is a way to present many small packages of food that represent a wide variety of flavors, plus tapas are easy appetizers to make.

People LOVE appetizers, tapas are Spain’s way of serving them up. I have lots of great ideas and recipes for these Spanish appetizers. Just visit my page at Tapas Small Plates.

Below are a selection of some of my favorite Tapas recipes. And if you don’t have the time or inclination to make your own Tapas small plates, simple visit my favorite site for Spanish food and they will help you out. La Tienda has a wonderful selection for creating a Tapas party.

Bread and Olive Tapas – Delicious and satisfying tapas to make are simply chunks of bread with marinated olives.

Smoked Ham Tapas with Tomato, Garlic and Toasted Bread – (Pan con Tomate, Ajo y Jamon) – Delightfully fragrant and flavorful, this extremely simple smoked ham tapas is made with slices of toasted bread and a few other ingredients.

Figs and Ham Tapas – (Higos con Jamon) – Who would have thought that a combination figs and ham tapas could make such a yummy and simple appetizer?