Book excerpt: Culinaria Spain brings the sunny south to your table! If you already had itchy feet after the first few pages of its predecessor then this revised edition will have you yearning to have a flight ticket to beautiful Spain in your hand. For behind the new modern design lies a world of culinary pleasure that will carry you off to the regions of sunny Spain. The scent of ripe oranges, mouthwatering lamb stew, fresh crawfish, or the bouquet of a fruity red wine, are characteristic of the country's diversity, with its unique variety of landscapes and regions that have much more to offer than just paella and sangria. A book that is as diverse and tasteful as a table lavishly laden with delicious tapas. AUTHOR: Marion Trutter has worked as editor responsible for Spanish and Latin American themes with a well-known travel magazine. Today she works in Munich as a freelance journalist writing on the subjects of travel and Spanish-speaking countries for magazines, newspapers, book publications, and radio. Gunter Beer discovered his passion for food photography while working on the Culinaria book European Specialties. It is no wonder that he is especially enthusiastic about Spanish cuisine and culture--for years, he has lived, worked, and enjoyed the pleasures of eating and drinking in Barcelona. SELLING POINTS: * Completely revised and updated edition * New, modern layout * The culinary heartland of France in all its fascinating facets * Entertaining and informative texts, augmented by selected excurses * Authentic and inspiring recipes * Comprehensive background knowledge about products, brands, producers, and production * Beautiful photographs of dishes, products, the country and its people * Glossary * Index 1200 illustrations