The Spanish Chef - Omar Allibhoy

 There's more to Spanish cuisine than just tapas and paella, even though they're undoubtedly scrumptious. There are numerous interesting facts that you might not be aware of. That's precisely why I've compiled a list of the most fascinating Spanish food facts. So, grab your forks and get ready to relish them! 1. Spain grows 13 percent of the world's vineyard Surprisingly, neither France nor Italy holds the top spot for having the most vineyards in the world, with only around 20% and 15% of the world's vineyard area, respectively. In fact, there are only five countries that account for more than 50% of the world's vineyards, including China, France, Italy, Turkey, and Spain. Spain leads the pack with 13% of the world's vineyard area, but China's vineyard area is expanding rapidly and may surpass Spain in the near future. 2. Several common ingredients were imported to Europe by Spain Many Europeans rely heavily on certain ingredients, using them on a d...