The Spanish Home Kitchen: Simple, Seasonal Recipes and Memories from My Home

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There is no doubt that in many homes, the kitchen is the most popular spot where you not only cook and dine but also hang out. So it makes sense you want your cooking space to feel incredibly warm and inviting. Enter Spanish style kitchens. From architectural details to colorful tiles, rooms like these combine Old World style with contemporary features to create irresistible spaces that feel both stylish and lived-in. verifyErrors }}{{ message }}{{ /verifyErrors }}{{ Dark terracotta floors combined with natural stone cladding on beams and columns gives this large kitchen a antique and rustic feel with its choice of colors and textures. This is even enhanced with the weathered finish of the wood beams and the paint on the walls. The kitchen cabinets on the other hand, is a combination of natural fruitwood cabinets topped with white granite, and white antique finish topped with light gray granite. This finishes gives the space a natural weathered finish, making it look aged and adding more personality to the space. I’ ve always taken an interest in food, as it was such a big part of my family life – my parents had a farm, and each morning they would go to collect the produce that we would then eat at home. The smell of a fresh tomato...nothing like it! I’m from a small town in rural Spain, so food is a huge part of our culture. I’m not sure I was a great help, but the first dish I remember ‘helping’ with is lentil stew – my mum would let them cook for what seemed like days & I think I was allowed to stir every now & again!"

Jose Pizarro’s ‘The Spanish Home Kitchen’ cookbook review

This very traditional Spanish style kitchen features Pueblo Revival Architecture with beautiful ceramic tile work of a multitude of designs and colors. A spacious and open-plan kitchen which uses traditional Spanish elements, combined with more contemporary pieces. The open layout makes for a bright a spacious feel to the kitchen, while it traditional oak-finish paneled cabinets adds that much-needed elegant touch to the space. Adding to the period-style feel of the space are the solid wood beams on the ceiling and the terracotta tiles used on the floors if the whole space. In contrast with the hard-edged wood and stone of the kitchen are soft upholstered seats for barstools, balancing the look and making it blend in with the style of the living area. Oil-rubbed bronze finishing– it makes use of a dark brown color to have a vintage oil rubbed bronze appearance. It is utilized in the hardware and faucets to create a Spanish theme kitchen. Exposed wood ceiling beams– it is common for wood beams to be seen in Spanish architectural design throughout the entire house. Known for their old world charm and architectural details, Spanish style kitchens are beautiful and inviting. Sometimes referred to as Spanish revival kitchens, these spaces are filled with classic interior design elements , warm rich details, dark wood cabinets and painted tile work. Here are some of the most important elements of a Spanish style kitchen.Arched cooking alcove– a big cooking alcove makes a good design. It is important to make it large especially that the stove is the heart of any kitchen. Natural stone floors and arched ceiling with limestone cladding give this space that authentic period-style appeal. The kitchen cabinets themselves also complete this look. using solid walnut with dark wood stain, emphasizing the grains and knots of the wood. Despite using traditional style cabinets, this kitchen still has a modern touch to it, as all its cabinets and drawers are handle-free, which means all of the use touch-to-open or push-to-open mechanisms.

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Terracotta floors and the wooden ceiling already gives-away the Spanish influence of this kitchen space. The kitchen cabinets matches the finish of its maple wood ceiling boards and beams to create a cohesive look and avoid too much variety of finishes. The side of the kitchen islands are supported by concrete clad with ceramic tiles with accent of blue Spanish tiles, adding a subtle detail to its surface.José Pizarro grew up in central-western Spain, in the tiny village of Talaván. His family had been farmers for generations and he spent his childhood on his parent’s farm, helping his father produce vegetables, dairy products and different meats. Life in this small village centred on dinner, with great recipes passed from generation to generation through his grandmother, to his mother, and now him.

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Hexagonal terracotta tiles, combined with orange walls and wood solid teak wood slats for the ceiling, gives this large kitchen area a warm ambiance. However, instead of applying a more traditional wood finish/stain on the kitchen cabinets, this one uses emerald green finish on its paneled wood cabinets and tops it with white granite. The cool tole of the green cabinets is a pleasing complement to the warm-colored walls, making it stand-out.From nostalgic childhood favourites that his mother fed the family, to more modern recipes with his Spanish twist, there’s a recipe here for everyone.