The next chapter
Saying goodbye to a blog is like saying farewell to a friend. We’ve been friends for nearly 5 years but this blog is a friend I’ve neglected recently but have … Continue reading
Au Port de la Lune
Here in Barcelona we may only be a relative stone’s throw away from the French border yet, unlike in bygone years, the city is not exactly awash with the cuisine of our Gallic neighbors. However twenty … Continue reading
Project Codols 16
The streets of the Gotíc barrio are very deceptive. As I’d arrived a little early for dinner at Project Codols 16 I contemplated how dark and cramped some of the apartments in this … Continue reading
Paprika Gourmet and Troika Delicatessen
Are you hankering after your cured meats with a touch more smokiness? Or maybe you’re looking for a sharp and sour accompaniment to a ripe cheese? If so, then the … Continue reading
Sindur
Whether it’s restaurant signs or album covers, I often like to look up what’s in a name and Sindur was no exception. This is the name given to an orange/red … Continue reading
Les Truites
There can’t be many restaurants started by an ex-waiter who can barely cook that go on to shine. Yet give a man a pan, some eggs and teach him how … Continue reading
Banitsa
Making phyllo pastry is a fine art. The finest is as thin as tracing paper and is a familiar sight across the Balkan region in their pastries and desserts. One such pastry is the … Continue reading
La Muscle
If you like your food, the thought of what would be your last meal if you were a ‘dead man walking’ can be a tricky one. Not that many of … Continue reading
Delicias Kosher
The history and movement of the Jewish people throughout the world means their cuisine is as rich and diverse as their heritage. This melting pot of culture is available to … Continue reading
Koska Taverna and La Tasqueta de Blai
Summer, for all the wonderous activities and experiences it brings making it my favourite time of year, it can also feel like a season where you are constantly on the … Continue reading
Moonraker Morsels 