Tag Archives: charcuterie

Germans Gracia

Posted on May 5, 2018 by Mad Dog

I’d been asked to buy some Jamón for a friend in London, so on my last day, I went to Germans Gracia, a Xarcuteria located near to the friends I’ve been staying with in Barcelona – they buy all their … Continue reading →

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Saponara

Posted on August 19, 2017 by Mad Dog

I had lunch with Sean this week at Saponara, just a stone’s throw from where I live. In fact it’s so close I can see it from my living room window. I like Saponara so much, I’ve been meaning to take … Continue reading →

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Cabeza de Jabalí

Posted on January 10, 2017 by Mad Dog

I was wandering around the Boqueria looking for something exciting and came across some Cabeza de Jabalí (wild boar head) on the the Cansaladeria Puri (pork charcuterie) stall. The wild boar head in question was actually wild boar brawn – … Continue reading →

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Borough Market

Posted on February 9, 2013 by Mad Dog

February 9th, 2013 A market is said to have existed on or near the current site of Borough Market since 1014.  The current buildings were erected between 1851 and 1860. They have seen a considerable amount of change over the … Continue reading →

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The Bull and Last

Posted on January 6, 2011 by Mad Dog

January 6th, 2011 Today I had lunch in the Bull and Last – we were late in getting there, but they were still happy to serve us lunch at 2.50, as long as we ordered promptly. On top of that, … Continue reading →

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