CNN’s culinary journey with Eva Longoria continues this Sunday, June 22, at 10 PM ET. Eva Longoria: Searching for Spain brings its eighth episode, “Spain’s Big Bang,” a look at how Spanish food made its sudden leap from regional favorite to global sensation. It is a story of tradition meeting innovation, all wrapped up in a country known for its incredible flavors.
Longoria travels the country to find answers. She explores the pintxo bars of San Sebastián, a place where small bites are an art form. In Barcelona, she samples Catalan prawns. Madrid brings the iconic Spanish tortilla, a dish simple in its ingredients but rich in history. The episode also takes her to Andalusia, the birthplace of tapas, where she tastes some of the most costly jamon in the world.
The series is not just about the food. It also covers the wide range of cultures and climates that make up Spain. Longoria even gives us a look inside her new home in Marbella, where she hosts friends for a feast of local treats.
This episode aims to explain a significant cultural shift through the lens of cuisine, making it worth a look for foodies and armchair travelers alike.
