Hi ComfyShoes!
What about the "white caviar" -- eggs of snail -- ?
They are considered to be endowed with aphrodisiacal powers.
http://caviarblanco.com/

I don't know if I am in need of any aphrodisiacal powers but I am happy to try anything that tastes good

Bookmarking for my trip to Malaga in the fall. What a wonderful thread - thank you!

Out of Madrid, Sevilla, or Barcelona, which would be the place to get the best deal on some nice ceramic tiles or pottery?

Sevilla is a good place to search for pottery, tiles, and ceramics. Barcelona has the same but more expensive. Same for Madrid.

Blackduff

I agree--lots of tile shops in the Triana area of Seville. Like this one:


http://www.ceramicatriana.com/

Ok, we'll head to Triana. I remember seeing a bunch in Santa Cruz but figured that they'd be more expensive there. Thank you!

Triana is definitely the place to shop for ceramics!

I could not find the thread about Jamon Iberico, even with the new search function!

So I am posting this link here:


http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/dail...o-hams-to.html

UPDATE: La Tienda is having a good sale on Spanish food and kitchen items:


http://club.tienda.com/?DCMP=EMC-CLUB030409

Gracias amiga.

Bookmarking so I can find it when I have time to take some notes!

Thanks, scrunch. Very tempted to buy that whole left leg of the pig (Jamon Serrano)

great thread for making a shopping list!

This is great as I am leaving for Spain on Fri and discusing with friends what to bring back.

??I was under the impression you couldnt bring cheese back to the US. Is this true?

No food. I tried.

SELECTED ITEMS
Loewe is a Spanish luxury brand specialized in high quality leather goods and accessories since 1846 with stores all over the world. At calle Serrano 26, Madrid.
www.loewe.com/#
Farrutx is one of the most well-known names in the world of footwear, Farrutx originates from the Balearic island of Mallorca. Its shoe shop are renowned for producing elegant quality goods. Belts and handbags feature highly among other leather products on sale at calle Serrano 7, Madrid.
www.farrutx.com
Considered the best maker of espadrilles in Spain, this shop was founded in 1927. It has crafted espadrilles for Marc Jacobs, Kate Spade, and Hermès. The small, airy boutique—still the original location, in the central Salamanca district—is lined with shelves full of the canvas shoes in every possible style—platforms, slip-ons, designs with ankle-wrap ribbons (for summer)—in a multitude of colors and patterns. At calle Claudio Coello 51, Madrid.
www.castaner.com/?id=2
Carrera y Carrera makes different handcrafted designs every season from the finest materials and gemstones. Exhibitions all over the world vouch for their artistic value. The White House Museum in Washington, the Hadley Museum in Kentucky, the Yamanashi Museum in Japan and the Kremlin Museum are some of the venues where its works have featured. At calle Serrano 76, Madrid.
www.carreraycarrera.com/
The Spanish Cape symbolizes classical fashion. Styles vary from the Paseo, a woman's simple wrap, to the Clásico, with a capelet over the shoulders and front panels that are embroidered or plain. Seseña's capes for men are popular with the King of Spain and Vogue's André Leon Talley (designer Carolina Herrera bought him one as a gift). At calle de la Cruz 23, Madrid.
www.sesena.com/ing/present.htm
Casa de Diego, Madrid's oldest fanmaker, has occupied a glorious but slightly faded building on the Puerta del Sol since 1853. There are kitschy ones painted with bullfighting scenes, flirtatious fans in black lace and wood, and ebony designs encrusted with mother-of-pearl. The staff will help narrow down the possibilities, and Arturo Llerandi, the fifth-generation owner, is usually on hand to assist with the consultation. At Puerta del Sol 12, Madrid.
www.casadediego.net/eng/home.htm
Lladró has become a household name for their fine porcelain figurines. Each figurine is hand crafted and hand painted continuing the tradition begun in 1953 by the three Lladró Brothers at their studios near Valencia. At calle Serrano 68, Madrid.
www.highporcelain.com/
The Ramírez family entered the guitar business in 1870 when José Ramírez, at age 12, went to apprentice with the renowned guitarmaker Francisco González. At 24, Ramírez struck out on his own, eventually developing the prototype, around 1882, for one of the world's first modern guitars. At calle de la Paz 8, Madrid
www.guitarrasramirez.com/english/inicioEn.html
Perfumería Álvarez Gómez is proud to be Madrid’s oldest, most prestigious perfumery. Out of all of their products, one special preparation launched by this perfumery in 1912 was so loved by consumers that it became a true success story and still enjoys great renown to this day. This cologne --an original combination of Spanish lavender, lemon, geranium, eucalyptus, and essential oils of rosemary, thyme, English lavender and bergamot-- is still prepared in its original, unaltered formula in a facility outfitted with modern installations and the latest cutting-edge technology. At calle Serrano 14, Madrid.
www.alvarezgomez.com
Natura Bissé is synonymous with glamour, which is why it is present at all major film events. During the 66th Golden Globe awards, held in the luxurious Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, the Spanish luxury cosmetics label invited those nominated for awards and celebrities to visit its luxurious Gift Suite. Founded in 1979 by Ricardo Fisas, Natura Bissé products and treatments are recommended by top dermatologists and plastic surgeons, and its customers include renowned makeup artists and celebrities. The company currently has sales outlets in the most prestigious shopping centres and spas worldwide. At Perfumería Julia, calle Ayala 20, Madrid.
http://www.naturabisse.es/en/index.php

I was TOLD by customs years ago( many many) that cured cheese was fine..
have things changed?

http://www.reidsguides.com/t_mo/t_mo_customs.html

official site

http://www.cbp.gov/