Gastronomy

The long months between Christmas and Easter seem to drag on and on in Catalonia, with no official holidays to look forward to. Not wanting to spend time merely with family, at work or following other routines, Catalans have come up with a few ways to amuse themselves. First, as is the custom among Catholics, […]

In the old days, Costa Brava fishermen leaving for the open sea were never quite sure how long they would be gone, and so they packed everything necessary for nutritious cooking in the sea. There are countless recipes for high-calorie fish entrees—thankfully, not only were some of them preserved and remembered since the working conditions […]