Tag Archives: barbecue

King’s Cross Barbecue

Posted on September 4, 2020 by Mad Dog

The end of August normally marks the last days of an English summer, celebrated annually with a Bank Holiday. This year the Sunday coincided with a friend’s birthday so five of us got together for a barbecue. I previously posted … Continue reading →

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Pollo en Adobo

Posted on May 16, 2020 by Mad Dog

This week I came across a cheap chicken and no, not factory farmed – it was free range and corn fed! I thought it might need some preservation in order to keep it “fresh” for Sunday, so my choice was … Continue reading →

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Barbecue Pork Knuckle

Posted on August 4, 2019 by Mad Dog

I came across cheap pork knuckles in the butchers this week. These are the lower part of a pig’s leg joint and can be quite meaty, becoming beautifully tender after a long slow cook. Note here that this is uncured … Continue reading →

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Kangaroo Casserole

Posted on June 30, 2018 by Mad Dog

As I left the Squirrel Barbecue, Oli thrust a bag of leftovers at me and said, “See what you can do with these.” I cycled off into the night and on arriving home, just remembered to put the bag in … Continue reading →

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La Calçotada

Posted on May 3, 2017 by Mad Dog

We were sitting in the fabulous Can Vilaró for a group lunch on Saturday, where there’s always a big joke between Jonas and the owner, Sisco, about the Can Vilaró barbecue. This prompted the suggestion that we should have a … Continue reading →

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Brill and Barbecue Preparation

Posted on October 29, 2013 by Mad Dog

October 5th, 2013 It was Saturday and I wanted lots of quail for a barbecue tomorrow (we’d invited as many as 20 people potentially), so I needed to be at the Boqueria early. I was disappointed when trying to buy … Continue reading →

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Rooftop Barbecue

Posted on August 28, 2013 by Mad Dog

August 16th 2013 Having been suitably restored at La Palmera, Matthew and I met Oli and Salva in the Boqueria to shop for this evening’s supper on the roof terrace. After walking round and round the circular fish section, quite … Continue reading →

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Rabbit Barbecue

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Mad Dog

May 14th, 2013 At the Farmers’ Market on Sunday, I was delighted when the farmer gave me two wild rabbits. With the new season of spring vegetables coming up, rabbits are a real pest – they can have 3 – 12 … Continue reading →

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Rum ‘n’ Ribs Barbecue

Posted on April 23, 2013 by Mad Dog

April 23rd, 2013 On Sunday the sun shone (for a bit) and the temperature rose to about 14ºC. Trusting the forecast, my friend Rabina had a barbecue with a distinct rum theme – somehow we got away with good weather … Continue reading →

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Cumberland Barbecue

Posted on July 24, 2012 by Mad Dog

July 24th, 2012 Finally the monsoons abated and the sun came out. Forgive the dramatics, but it’s half way through summer and it’s rained nearly every day! Having been shopping for summer food, I set light to some lump wood … Continue reading →

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