In El Macho House, offers a story that began more than half a century ago, woven between family recipes, a dance and above all the human warmth of a small Cantabrian town called Selaya.
From our inn, it's approximately 36.4 kilometers away. The drive takes 34 minutes.
It all started in Selaya, around the 1950s, when the post-war period gave way to a Spain that was just beginning to be rebuilt. One family ran a humble tavern-shop, which also served as a bar and a store selling basic goods. That tavern meant a lot to everyone, as it was a meeting place, a place of conversation, and a place of life.
Matilde began making her first homemade quesadas, especially for the town festivals. Soon, their flavor won over more people's palates, as on weekends, visitors from the surrounding area came to shop and also to dance. Next to the tavern A small dance hall was opened, where the barrel organ played music and the quesada gave the sweet touch to every celebration.
The birth of the sobao pasiego
What had begun as a homemade dessert for parties and weddings, was increasingly gaining popularity since in the late 60s, Matilde and Gumersindo began to also make sobaos, first in the village bakery, and then in a small oven of their own, selling them directly from the shop.
Already in the 70s, with the purchase of the first kneading machine, the old wedding hall became a workshopThe space that once held dances and toasts was filled with the aroma of butter and freshly baked dough.
Currently, they are still being developed sobaos and quesadas With the same recipe as always, with the same care and respect for the ingredients. They also make their own cheeses in different styles to suit their tastes, along with jams in different flavors, pastries, and honey.
Location: La Campera 9, Selaya, Cantabria, Spain
Contact: info@casaelmacho.com
Phone: 942 590 219