Spanish Jamon Serrano For Breakfast mmm...

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We have been writing a lot about food lately. Lets just say we are easily inspired by tasty treats. Travelling in Spain you can't help but see the lovely piggy trotters hanging from the windows of many meat shops, bars, restaurants, and they probably keep them in the libraries for good measure.

Having been to my fair share of hotels in the country, it is always a pleasant surprise to find out they have a Spanish Breakfast bar or what they call Desayuno Espanol. 

At the better spreads you will find paper thin lovely sheets of cured Jamon Serrano. This is an uncooked ham that is hanged to air dry after being treated with salt and love. A full discussion on the matter deserves its own book. You will also find a few different types of quesos (cheeses) as well as fruit, bread, and juices. Some of the swankier places may have Spanish style tortillas made with eggs, onions, and potatoes. 

One of the key aspects I did not mention is the lovely smooth Spanish Olive Oil that you will also find to spread on just about whatever you would like. The Olive Oil Times has reported that the olive oil industry organization known has Interprofesional del Aceite de Oliva Espanol is making a push to have the Desayuno Espanol a mainstay at many hotels around the world. It can compliment or replace the continental breakfast option on any menu.

Obviously they have a dog in this fight by pushing Olive Oil sales, which have grown significantly over the years. I for one am all for it. Any chance to get my hand on some yummy Jamon Serrano when not in Spain is reason enough for me. 

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