Spanish chef, Ferran Adrià, this week assembled some of the best chefs of the world, Joan Roca, Juan Mari Arzak and Pedro Subijana at his restaurant El Bulli in Roses, Spain, for what has become an annual meeting of the great! Read more
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The “Xatonada” is a ritual meal eaten in Spain during Lent, when historically meat would not pass the lips! According to legend the name of this typical Catalan dish comes from the word chateau, a reference to the size of the plate and the shape of this delicious winter salad. Originally cooked by the fishermen and consisting of cod fish, salad and a sauce
Great news for those of you who will be in the UK during Spring and Summer this year, the Spanish Tourist Board is returning again in 2011 with Fiestas celebrating Spanish Food, Wine & Culture in Liverpool, London, Leeds and Edinburgh. Streets will be closed for these colourful fiestas with Flamenco dancing, massive paellas, etc., etc.
Just to keep you up to date with what’s going on in European cuisine trends, we came across this somewhat tongue in cheek article in the UK Guardian newspaper, which you may find of interest. We cannot imagine our great Michelin Starred chefs in Spain, nor for that matter, their numerous and dedicated guests, even contemplating Read more
INGREDIENTS FOR TRADITIONAL SPANISH PORK WITH LEMON : 4 SERVINGS:
– 600g Pork Fillet
– Handful of green olives (de-stone if you prefer)
– Handful of black olives (de-stone if you prefer) Read more
Around about a decade ago, when I first came to live in Catalunia, Spain, I was driving along the main road towards Pals when I saw a banner across the street – slowing down a little I read the letters Calçotada and as a translation of the ongoing words, “fresh Calçots (Catalan Barbecued Onions) on the barbecue. Wondering what it was all about I suggested to my friends we went along and that is just what we did!
We all sat there thinking about what we could do that was “different”, then Jordi, the Catalan neighbour from next door said, “how about Garotes?” – Garotes we all chimed with frowning faces. “Yes, Garotes, Sea Urchins”, said Jordi´s wife Ana – “they´re one of the Spanish specialities at this time of the year – winter is the time to indulge”. And so off we all went to Caella de Palafrugell on the northern Catalan coast – one of the rather special and unspoiled seaside resorts which we who live here try to hide from everyone else! Read more
Originally from Andalucia, but now adopted all over Spain, Las Tapas were designed to be eaten between main meals as food that allows the body to survive until lunch or dinnertime. Read more
Turrón is perhaps the most well known of Spanish sweets and although it can be enjoyed any time of year, it is particularly famous for its traditional appearance at Christmas time. Spanish children are excited when the first turrón of the season is brought home as it is a signal that the Christmas season is fast approaching. Read more
Fuet is Catalan sausage, in other words, from the Catalan region of Spain, a wonderful and versatile a thin, dry cured, sausage of pork meat in a pork gut. It can be added to a variety of dishes, eaten on bread, or often it is served on a cutting board on the dinner table.