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HAPPY LUNAR NEW YEAR OF THE RABBIT 2023! GONG XI FA CAI
January 2023
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WHAT IS CHINESE NEW YEAR?
In ancient Chinese days, the appearance of the second new moon after the winter solstice and ending on the full moon fi...

Antonio Romero Productos Espanoles, the new brand of ARC Iberico Imports, is Pentawards Finalist 2022.
Antonio Romero Productos Españoles is the new brand of premium Spanish products developed by Antonio Romero Casado, President and Founder of ARC Iberico Imports and Jamoneria by ARC.
The brand's strong personality is not only to be found in the quality of its products but also in the brand's look. Design, modernity, and cultural traditions are the ingredients to create an influential and recognizable look that has placed the Antonio Romero brand as a finalist for the 2022 Pentawards in the ca...

Happy Mother's Day: Meet our team and their best selection for beloved mom
OUR TEAM
Mother's Day is just around the corner. It's the perfect time to emphasize your appreciation for her.
"Men are what their mothers made them." - Ralph Waldo Emerson
Here are some of our gentlemen working in ARC IBERICO IMPORTS and the best item selection from a wide array of Spanish products to surprise their mom....

Semana Santa in Spain
Semana Santa
Easter is one of the most important events of the year in Spain. This is a celebration to honour Jesus' ultimate sacrifice and spend time with your family.
What is Easter in Spain like?
In Spain, Easter is locally well-known...

International Women's Day: Meet our team and their favorite products
OUR TEAM
We'd like to introduce you to some of the women that work at ARC IBERICO IMPORTS on this special day. We are delighted to have such a diverse group of people working with us.
REBECA
Rebeca take care of offering the finest experie...

Tuna & Piquillo Peppers: 3 easy recipes
THE BEST DUO
Red piquillo peppers and premium tuna is an amazing combination! You will no need nothing super fancy to create super tasty tapas with these duo. Here are some ideas
TUNA AND PIQUILLO PEPPER EMPANADA
You can use puff pastry f...

ColaCao: Meet the famous Spanish Chocolate drink
ORIGINAL COLACAO
ColaCao is the most consumed brand of soluble
cocoas in Spain since its creation in 1945.
Cola Cao has been 75 years and has been part of the childhood of many Spaniards.
Its characteristic lumps and its flavor are not comparable to any other brand .
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Croquetas: A Bite-Sized Goodness
WHAT ARE CROQUETAS?
They are are popular as a tapa, but they are the perfect dish for any occasion.
Croquetas are a fantastic combination of bechamel sauce (olive oil, butter, flour, and milk) enriched with other ingredients such as cod, cheese, ham and deep-fried to crispy perfection.
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Pioneering Women and Cinco Jotas celebrate together International Women's Day
For this Women's Day, we want to recognize all those women, that are in one way or another linked to Spain's national treasure Jamon Iberico de Bellota Cinco Jotas.
As Spaniards living in Canada, Cinco Jotas is not just a flavor, it also transports us to our land, our culture, and our family.
Chef Katie Button, Master Cellar Cristina Sanchez and the professional Master Ham Carver Zulima Esteban share with us their stories and personal link to this accla...

Anchovy and white anchovy : Tasty pintxos and tapas
ANCHOVY VS BOQUERON
Anchovies and white anchovies belong to the same species of fish, Engraulis encrasicolus, also known as "bocarte" or "bokarta" on the Cantabrian coast.
However, these two terms are not used in the same way. While "bocarte" is used to refer to the Cantabrian anchovy captured or consumed fresh, the term...

GÜEYUMAR BRAISED PRESERVES
GÜEYUMAR BRAISED PRESERVES
Güeyu Mar’s Canned charcoal grilled products are the result of Abel Alvarez’s fondness for quality cans and his obsession with innovating. After many years of research, he has succeeded in canning the seafood that he cooks on his grill, keeping its impeccable flavour, aroma and texture. He started braising and canning sardines and continued with razor clams, cockles, tuna and mussels. Now, he continues investigating new possibilitie...

Picos & Reganas : The perfect match for your charcuterie
PICOS Y REGANAS
Picos y las regañás are the ideal pairing to many dishes of our gastronomy such as cheese or iberico charcuterie and wine pairing.
In fact, it is more than a simple accompaniment since between slice and slice, the “pico” clears the palate well and prepares it for a new one.
The regañá —or regañada— 1 is...