About the Author

Brindisa is a hugely respected and well known wholesaler of fine, Spanish, artisan foods, importing the most extensive range of high quality Spanish foods to Britain. Admired by all chefs and food writers, Brindisa was founded twenty-one years ago by Monika Linton, and now has a shop in Borough Market and tapas bars throughout London.

Reviews

‘This book is a joy’ Diana Henry ‘Monika has been championing the best Spanish ingredients for 30 years, hugely influencing the way we cook and eat now. This is a fascinating and wonderful book, so obviously written with love’ Samantha Clark, Moro ‘This book, an opus of knowledge, experience and judicious good taste, from one of everyone’s great food heroes, Monika Linton, captures everything wonderful and life affirming about Iberian cuisine’ Jackson Boxer, Brunswick House ‘A superb bringing to the page of Monika’s love and respect for Spain and, most importantly, an elegant, engaging and gentle way with its produce’ Jeremy Lee, Quo Vadis ‘A totally awe-inspiring cookbook, written from a deep knowledge and understanding of Spanish artisan foods, with carefully chosen recipes to celebrate each beautiful ingredient – a gem’ Darina Allen, Ballymaloe Cookery School ‘It is not only a wonderful food book, but also a fascinating journey through Spain’ Nieves Barragán Mohacho, Barrafina ‘Not only does Monika give us delicious recipes, but her understanding of Spanish food culture and history is enthralling. As she rightly says, it’s not all about tapas’ Angela Hartnett, Murano ‘Monika Linton’s Brindisa: The True Food of Spain is a beautiful authority on Spanish gastronomy. Full of both unusual and classic dishes … its proof there’s more to Spanish fare than tapas’ Stylist