June 21, 2019
Starting the Day in Gràcia
BarcelonaSometimes we like to indulge ourselves and start the day off with fresh grilled scallops and sparkling cava wine, simple and lovely Catalan delicacies found on our Made in Catalonia tour in the Gràcia neighborhood.
April 21, 2019
Patriotically Colored Bread in Barcelona
Barcelona | By Culinary Backstreets
BarcelonaPa de Sant Jordi, bread striped with the bright yellow and red of the Catalan flag to celebrate La Diada de Sant Jordi, may be the new-kid-on-the-block of culinary traditions in Barcelona, but it’s been accepted by nearly everyone as a genuine part of the holiday. The patriotically colored bread is now a ubiquitous presence in bakeries…
December 12, 2018
A Chewy Little Christmas in Barcelona
BarcelonaSubtle or dazzling, soft or hard, made with almonds or hazelnuts, turrones (nougats) are a staple at every Christmas table in Spain. In the lead up to the holiday, we have spotted dozens of different types of turron around town. Everyone has their favorite; maybe yours is waiting somewhere in Barcelona.