
Fabada: This is a special-occasion bean stew that hinges on hyperlocal ingredients, exacting technique, and the patience of a Tibetan monk.

Cabrales: A sharp and tangy cheese, Cabrales is found on restaurant menus throughout Asturias. Like nearly all Asturian cuisine, it pairs well with cold, crisp cider.

Underground aging: Much of the region's cheese is ripened and matured in mountain caves.

Cider weather: The cool, rainy climate in the northwest region of Spain means lots of apple trees and few grapevines, resulting in plentiful cider.

Bottle art: Tradition dictates that you chug down your glass of cider in one gulp, which may help explain the tree of bottles in this work of art.

Crunchy cookies: Moscovitas are thin cookies suffused with toasted Spanish almonds, crunchy toffee, and bitter chocolate. They're a mainstay in Asturias.


