Tag Archives: fish

Albóndigas de Bacalao

Posted on April 7, 2023 by Mad Dog

Albóndigas de Bacalao are codfish “meatballs” often served during Semana Santa (Easter). Traditionally Albóndigas de Bacalao are made with salt cod, but with rising prices, bacalao fresco (fresh cod) has become more popular in Spain. If using salt cod you’ll … Continue reading →

Posted in Drink, Fish, Food, Recipes, Spanish | Tagged Albóndigas de Bacalao, albondigas, bacalao, breadcrumbs, caldo de pescado, cod, cod balls in sauce, codfish, codfish meatballs, codfish skin, Easter, egg, Esqueixada, fish, fish stock, fishballs, FishSnacks, La Marimorena Albariño, mandonguilles, mandonguilles de bacalla, Pascua, piñones, piel de bacalao, pine nuts, roux | 5 Comments

Mercat Municipal de Calella

Posted on January 6, 2019 by Mad Dog

Callella has a small indoor market – Mercado de San Jaime, designed by architect Jeroni Martorell and built in 1927. In contrast with Barcelona’s big city markets (La Boqueria, Mercat Galvany, etc.) this one is quite tiny. Inside the front … Continue reading →

Posted in Barcelona, Calella, Fish, Food, Meat, Shopping, Spanish | Tagged Calçots, Catalan Markets, cheese, fish, Jamón Serrano, mercado de san jaime, Mercat de Calella, oranges, peppers, tomatoes, vegetables, wallnuts | 11 Comments

Mercat de la Llibertat

Posted on August 18, 2018 by Mad Dog

Having come up to Gràcia several times to visit Mercat de l’Abaceria, I discovered that it closed on 21st July and will be renovated – which means demolished and rebuilt. This is a great shame since pretty much all the … Continue reading →

Posted in Barcelona, Barcelona Bars and Restaurants, Eating Out, Fish, Food, Meat, Restaurants, Spanish | Tagged Antolín, Bayo Soler, Bordas, Catalan Markets, fish, Gràcia, Jixiang Sushi, Joan Noi, Lagrana, meat, Mercat de la Llibertat, Pedro Fruits del Mar, sushi, Tino, vegetables, Vicky Victoria | 13 Comments

Piel de Bacalao (cod skin)

Posted on May 26, 2018 by Mad Dog

Some time ago, while preparing a massive barbecue with Oli in Barcelona, I noticed an interesting crisp packet on the table and asked about the contents. Oli mentioned they were unusual and that I should take them home – he … Continue reading →

Posted in Barcelona, Fish, Food, Shopping, Spanish | Tagged bacalao, cod, cod fish, cod skin, fish, FishSnacks, ling, oleic acid, piel de bacalao, Savia Natura, sunflower oil | 11 Comments

Mercat Galvany

Posted on April 6, 2018 by Mad Dog

“Al mercat de Galvany volem compartir amb vosaltres la nostra passió pel menjar de qualitat incomparable. Amb molta cura busquem i oferim els millors productes per cuinar, menjar i gaudir.” “At Galvany Market we want to share our passion for … Continue reading →

Posted in Barcelona, Barcelona Bars and Restaurants, Drink, Eating Out, Fish, Food, Game, Meat, Shopping, Spanish | Tagged Alex, Antic Estanyol, Bar el Rincón, Carnes Selectes Macià, Catalan Markets, chicken, eggs, El Torrador del Galvany, Encarna Mauri, Eulàlia Qualitat, fish, Fruites Josuna, Il Raviolo, Joan i Antonio, market, meat, Mercat Galvany, Murgula, Ous Jordi, pasta, Peix Fresc Feli, preserves, Ridsan Fruits, Sarria, TastaTu, tins, vegetables, Xarcuteria Carles | 13 Comments

Patates amb Allioli

Posted on August 15, 2014 by Mad Dog

August 14th, 2014 A small hake fillet and a couple of haddock fillets landed in my lap (very cheaply) today. Hake always makes me think of allioli – both are very popular in Barcelona and seem to go hand in hand. Allioli … Continue reading →

Posted in Barcelona, Drink, Fish, Food, Recipes, Spanish | Tagged allioli, Catalan, Catalan Cuisine, Colman Andrews, eggs, fish, garlic, mayonnaise, olive oil, potatoes, rosado | 21 Comments

Yoshino – Sushi

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Mad Dog

March 6th, 2012 I had a real craving for sushi today and went to visit my favourite Japanese delicatessen, Yoshino. I’ve been buying takeaway from Yoshino for about 10 years – they beat supermarket sushi by a million miles and … Continue reading →

Posted in Drink, Eating Out, Fish, Food, Meat, Shopping, Spanish | Tagged fish, futomaki, Japanese, nigiri, nori, rice, sake, sushi, umami, wasabi | 22 Comments

Baked Sea Bream

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Mad Dog

January 11th 2012 The gilt-headed bream is very popular in Mediterranean cuisine. It has a slightly sweet flavour and can be roasted, fried, grilled, etc. – it’s quite versatile. I believe it’s commonly farmed and therefore is not endangered. Naturally, … Continue reading →

Posted in Drink, Fish, Food, Recipes, Shopping, Spanish | Tagged Angel Fisheries, courgette, fish, garlic, olive oil, olives, potatoes, sea bream, tomatoes, wine | 16 Comments

Christmas Farmers’ Market

Posted on December 18, 2011 by Mad Dog

December 18th, 2011 I’ve been to Islington Farmers’ Market this morning for some Christmas provisions. I was expecting a very busy day, but it was no more crowded than an ordinary week – I suppose a lot of people were … Continue reading →

Posted in Drink, Fish, Food, Game, Meat, Shopping | Tagged chestnuts, Christmas, fish, Islington Farmers Market, mince pies, mistletoe, Perry Court Farm, suet, Turkey, venison | 18 Comments

La Boqueria

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Mad Dog

October 15th, 2011 After lunch on Saturday we went to Barcelona’s beautiful and historical market, Mercat St. Josep de la Boqueria to buy food for a large Sunday lunch. I must have been to the market every day this week … Continue reading →

Posted in Barcelona, Drink, Eating Out, Fish, Food, Meat, Shopping, Spanish | Tagged bacalao, Barcelona, Catalan Markets, duck, figs, fish, kaki, La Boqueria, scallops, suckling pig, Turkey | 36 Comments

Tag Archives: fish

Mercat Municipal de Calella

Mercat de la Llibertat

Piel de Bacalao (cod skin)

Mercat Galvany

Patates amb Allioli

Yoshino – Sushi

Baked Sea Bream

Christmas Farmers’ Market

La Boqueria

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