Category Archives: Drink

Gemignanos

Posted on April 15, 2019 by

On Saturday we had supper at Gemignanos Gastrobar – a small bar restaurant in neighbouring Pineda del Mar. We discovered the place a few months ago while waiting for a table to become free at Domestic. Eduardo, the Argentinian proprietor … Continue reading →

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El Rellotge

Posted on April 2, 2019 by

On Saturday we walked south from Calella, to Sant Pol de Mar, where we had a fantastic lunch at El Rellotge. It was a leisurely 30 minute walk, past Calella lighthouse and round the coast (above right). El Rellotge is … Continue reading →

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Jordi’s Bar

Posted on March 17, 2019 by

On Thursday I had supper with Oli at Jordi’s Bar. This is a local restaurant in Calella which specialises in Asian and Thai Fusion food, though I believe you can have steak and chips if you ask for it and … Continue reading →

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Lapin a la Moutarde

Posted on March 9, 2019 by

I had a lonely rabbit in the fridge, in need of some TLC. I looked at some traditional French Lapin a la Moutarde recipes and wondered if a sprinkle of Coleman’s Mustard Powder might cheer up the bunny, without him … Continue reading →

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Partridge with Caramelised Onion

Posted on March 2, 2019 by

It’s a bit late for partridge, since the season ended on February 1st, but I’m sure some people (like me) will have a few birds in the freezer …and this will also work perfectly with quail, pigeon and poussin! The … Continue reading →

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Lentejas con Chorizo

Posted on February 16, 2019 by

Lentils with chorizo could be Spain’s national dish – often found cooked at home, on the menú del día in restaurants and out in the fields with farm workers and drovers. It’s thought the dish originated in the province of … Continue reading →

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Pheasant with Gammon

Posted on February 9, 2019 by

Last week, as you recall, I cooked a Basque dish called Alubias de Tolosa con Sacramentos – when I’d eaten the beans (alubias) I was left with about 1 1/2 pints stock and most of the meat from a gammon … Continue reading →

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