Feb 11
2
The Catalan TV, El Punt Avuí interviewed me a month ago because they were interested in my blog, isn't that awesome? They have a great section called L'Hora d'Anglès (the English Hour) where Marcela Topor interviews people who live in Catalonia and speaks English such as Artists, Designers, and Food ...
Sep 29
6
Rice & pasta | Traditional Spanish Recipes
My food obsession, my favorite ingredient, my delicious treat… that's rice! Yes, Paella was invented in Valencia, but here in Catalonia we also master our rices!!! Name an ingredient and we make a Casserole Rice for you with it :D. In Catalonia, rice ...
Feb 17
3
Rice & pasta | Traditional Spanish Recipes
Rice is one of my favorite ingredients, that’s why I love exploring all its possibilities. If you want to make me happy, invite me for a paella or anything that includes rice in the menu. If you want to be happy, ask me to do a Rice for you! This recipe I’m ...
Jan 10
3
Fish, seafood & shellfish | Traditional Spanish Recipes
Suquet de Rap means Monkfish soupy dish in Catalan. It has fresh Monkfish, Potatoes, clams and a Picada, this last food preparation is so typical from Catalonia... it's like our mark in terms of Cuisine. This dish has a seaman's origin... and you might be wondering... really? A Fish dish has ...
Sep 13
0
Sometimes my husband still surprises me :D. Guess where we went for lunch? At the W Barcelona Hotel's Restaurant: Bravo 24. An awesome experience... we played the tourist role... admired the City views, tasted the flavours of the sea, had a wonderful lunch! So, I highly ...
Jun 11
9
Cupcakes, cookies & muffins | Traditional Spanish Recipes
I have been wanting to prepare this Carquinyolis recipe for a long time now. I wonder how will it sound on your mouth when you pronounce the word, hahaha, it's not an easy one, I guess :D. This is a super easy recipe to do and very energetic with all ...
May 16
5
Fish, seafood & shellfish | Rice & pasta | Traditional Spanish Recipes
There is nothing more rewarding than cooking for the family on a sunny day with fresh and high quality Mediterranean products. Have a handy glass of Rioja wine while cooking and enjoy the process. Slow cooking is like tantric sex, there's no hurry in getting the sofrito done; patience ...
Apr 30
1
Congratulations to the Roca Family Team! According to Restaurant Magazine, El Celler de Can Roca is the BEST Restaurant in the World. My admiration from this humble blog for the good job and their enthusiastic dedication. They are a wonderful source of inspiration. Catalan Cuisine Forever!!! ...
Feb 28
7
Soups, salads, vegetables & potatoes | Traditional Spanish Recipes
These are our famous sweet early onions called Calçots that we eat dipped in salsa romesco after they are cooked on the grill in special outdoor grills. If the weekend is sunny and you have a piece of land where you can set a grill, then get some ...
Feb 16
7
Cakes, pies & tarts | Traditional Spanish Recipes
Today is Dijous Gras - Shrove Thursday (don't know if I got the good translation) and I nearly run out of time in performing this traditional Catalan sweet recipe. It's very common here in Catalonia to buy this "coca" in bakeries and have it for breakfast, as a dessert after ...