Catalonia and the Catalan Pyrenees in Spain are a perfect place for raising livestock. Cows, sheep and goats are raised here to produce Spanish cheeses that are very much considered to be a delicacy throughout Spain and are now slowly becoming more recognized in the United States, United Kingdom and all over Europe.
One of our most idyllic (and romantic) little lunchtime retreats arrives in the form of a 500 year old Catalan mill. Not only is the mill as pretty as a picture but is steeped in culinary history (which gets us really very excited). A visit here is as much about the passionate and knowledgeable owners, Gloria and Joseph Llavina, as it is about the cheese. Oh, the cheese….
In the heart of the Gothic Quarter of Barcelona our Clients have been tasting local Catalan cheeses with Katherine – a specialist in her field, who is delighted to explain the local cheese and its background to all of our clients when they visit with a private guide. Read more